Ohio University Well-Being & Recreation

04/04/2026

Take Mom for a ride this weekend 💚
Experience Outdoor Pursuits’ zip-lines and glide 1,000 ft side-by-side.

📅 April 10–12
📍 The Ridges
💲 $20 per person

Spots are limited so sign up for your time slot through the QR code

03/23/2026

Join us for the No Man’s Land Film Festival at Ohio University! 🎬🏔️

This inspiring film festival celebrates women and non-binary athletes in the outdoors, showcasing stories of adventure, courage, and community where art meets action.

📍 Baker University Center Theater
📅 March 25, 2026
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM | Show starts at 6:30 PM

Admission is free for students and $5 for community members. Come experience an evening of powerful storytelling and outdoor adventure!

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

Game, set, match… your new favorite midweek activity 🎾💚

Join our instructors for Adult Tennis Clinics this spring and sharpen your skills on the court.

Registration is LIVE on DSE - spots are limited!

📅 March 5 | March 19 | April 2 | April 16 | April 30
⏰ 7–9 PM

See you on the court 🐾

02/16/2026

Athens' own Gwyn Phillips is TWO WINS away from Olympic gold! 🥇
The U.S. women's hockey goalie honed her skills right here at Bird Ice Arena - Athens' first-ever Olympian got her start on OUR ice!
Catch her in action MONDAY at 10:40 AM as Team USA takes on Sweden in the playoff semifinals. Let's show Gwyn some Athens love! 💚🤍

A local athlete is two wins away from bringing home a gold medal from the Winter Olympics and is the first Olympian ever from the city, according to Athens Mayor Steve Patterson.

02/07/2026

Good news - Athens County has moved to Level 1 snow conditions.

All Well-Being & Recreation facilities continue normal operations.

See you soon, Bobcats! Stay safe out there.

02/06/2026

Level 2 Snow Emergency Update

All Well-Being & Recreation facilities are operating on normal schedules today:
✅ Aquatic Center - No change to operation
✅ Bird Arena - No change to operation (D1 game is on!)
✅ Ping Recreation Center - No change to operation
✅ Walter Fieldhouse - No change to operation

Private rentals and reservations: If your rental needs to be adjusted due to weather conditions, we'll contact you directly.
Stay active, stay warm, and stay safe out there, Bobcats. We're here for you.

If conditions change, we'll keep you updated. As always, please use caution when traveling to and from our facilities.

01/26/2026

🚨 Update: Ping hours Tuesday 1/27 are 12 PM - 9 PM. Stay safe!

01/26/2026

🚨 Ping hours today: 12 PM - 9 PM. Be careful out there!

01/26/2026

🚨 Weather Update: Ping will open Monday 1/26 at 12 PM. Level 3 Snow Emergency remains in effect. Stay safe, Bobcats!

01/25/2026

⚠️ NOTICE
Ping Center will close at 9 PM tonight due to inclement weather.

Please travel home safely ❄️

01/25/2026

Level 3 Snow Emergency
All Rec programming is canceled today. Ping Center will be open at noon.
Stay safe! ❄️