Student Recreation Center
The Rec Center is your home for fitness, wellness, and balance at BGSU. Open to students, faculty, staff, and community members, the Rec offers a wide range of facilities spaces and programs designed to help you stay healthy, active, and energized.
As an Official Hammer Strength Training Center, the Rec offers everything from strength and cardio equipment to aquatics, sports courts, and group exercise classes. There’s something for every level and interest.
January only, Bring a Friend for FREE!
Stop by the Rec Center Welcome Desk with your friend, and we’ll get them set up.
The Rec Center is your home for fitness, wellness, and balance at BGSU. Open to students, faculty, staff, and community members, the Rec offers a wide range of facilities spaces and programs designed to help you stay healthy, active, and energized.
As an Official Hammer Strength Training Center, the Rec offers everything from strength and cardio equipment to aquatics, sports courts, and group exercise classes. There’s something for every level and interest.
Not sure where to start? We've got you.
Schedule a free facility tour or equipment orientation to get comfortable and confident before your first workout.
Recreation by the Numbers
35+
WEEKLY FITNESS CLASSES
190,000
SQ FOOT FACILITY
97.5
WEEKLY FACILITY HOURS
Here’s what you need to know:
- One guest per visit.
- No more than two visits per guest through January 31.
- Your friend must be with you to enter. Enter through the front door, and we’ll get them signed in at the Welcome Desk.
- Offer does not include Group Exercise classes, except for Group Exercise Free Week – January 12-18, when all classes are free to everyone. Outside of Group Exercise free week, your friend can use promo code GroupXS26 for one free class this semester. Click here for more Group Exercise pass options.
- This offer is valid for all Rec members over the age of 18.
Text your friend now and get a workout date on the books!
Updated: 01/07/2026 08:49AM