Recreation and Wellness

Recreation and Wellness

Rec Center Hours
Group Exercise Schedule
Rec Center Membership
Well-Being Programs

Wellness Starts Here

Welcome to Recreation and Wellness at Bowling Green State University — where physical, mental and social well-being come together.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are empowered to lead active, healthy, balanced lives through recreation opportunities, wellness services, and a community designed to support every step of the journey.

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Student Recreation Center

Open to all – community members, faculty, staff, and students. The Rec is designed to help you thrive, whether you’re new to fitness or in committed a routine.

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Office of Health and Wellness

Offering students practical support to stay healthy, with services like free online wellness assessments,  HIV testing, and workshops on nutrition, alcohol use, sexual health, and bystander intervention. 

What sets BGSU RecWell apart?

Abigail S., BGSU Senior

"The Rec Center has been a huge part of my BGSU experience. It has given me an outlet to de-stress and stay active when life gets overwhelming. Creating healthy habits at the gym has helped me become a better version of myself."

Dr. Michael Brown., Community Member

"For the past thirty years, the Student Recreation Center has been my home away from home.  It is my go-to place to stay fit, stay focused, and stay connected to an incredible community of faculty, staff, and students.  It is truly the cornerstone of my physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is far more than a gym to me: it is a lifegiving space where I feel more fully alive."

Lily L., BGSU Staff

"Working in the Office of Health and Wellness allowed me to support students through a wide range of wellbeing resources and programs and uncover a deep passion for helping others and promoting wellness, both on campus and beyond."

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Upcoming events

Recreation and Wellness hosts a wide range of events each year that help you stay healthy and connected. Late night events, intramural tournaments, wellness sessions, and organized activities give you built-in ways to move your body, manage stress, and build community.

Recreation and Wellness

419-372-2000
1411 Ridge Street Bowling Green, OH 43403

Updated: 12/11/2025 10:35AM