Climbing Wall
The Student Recreation Center features a 35-foot tall climbing wall that provides opportunities for novice, intermediate, and advanced climbers. Climbers must purchase a Climbing Wall Membership at the SRC Welcome Desk. Belayers are required to pass a skills test and be re-approved by Recreation and Wellness staff annually. Rental opportunities are available.
Fall Semester Hours
August 27 - December 16, 2018
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7 - 10 PM
Sunday 2 - 5 PM
Closed: November 4, 20 and 21, December 2, 10 - 12, 16
Closed Winter Break and Winter Session
Spring Semester Hours
January 27 - May 19, 2019
Monday - Thursday: 6 - 9 PM
Closed: February 11 - 14 (District Swim Meet)
Closed Spring Break (March 18 - 21)
Read about the climbing wall on The RecWell Wire
Climbing Wall Memberships
One semester (fall or spring) memberships for the climbing wall can be purchased at the Student Recreation Center or Perry Field House Welcome Desks or online at RecTrac.
- Semester Pass: $40.00
- Day Pass: $5.00
Rent the Climbing Wall
The climbing wall is a great option to kick organizational meetings up a notch, celebrate team accomplishments, or have a birthday party. The helpful and knowledgeable Outdoor Program staff are trained to belay and provide the encouragement and know-how to make any event effective and memorable. Rental includes access to equipment and 2 staff members for up to 15 climbers. An additional staff member is required for every additional 5 climbers.
Rental Costs:
BGSU Student Organization/Office/Department: $58 per hour (2 hour minimum booking required)
Community Groups: $73 per hour (2 hour minimum booking required)
Additional Belay-Trained Staff Member: $15 per additional hour(s)
Rental includes access to equipment and 2 belay-trained staff members for up to 15 climbers. An additional staff member is required for every additional 5 climbers.
David J. Webb Excellence Award
The Outdoor Program received the David J. Webb Program Excellence Award, a national award, from AORE (Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education).
Outdoor Program
Perry Field House
Room 104
801 N. Mercer Road
Bowling Green, OH 43403
419.372.2146
Fax: 419.372.8044
OutdoorPro@bgsu.edu
