Hours
The Rec is open to all
BGSU students, faculty, staff, and community members — the Rec is your place to stay active whenever it works for you.
Fall Hours | August 23 - December 14
See Modified Hours section below for facility closures and reduced hours.
| Monday | 5:30 AM - 10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM - 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM - 10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM - 10 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM - 8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM - 7 PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 8 PM |
| Monday | |
5:30 - 9 AM and 12 - 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 9 AM and 12 - 8 PM | |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 9 AM and 12 - 8 PM | |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 9 AM and 12 - 8 PM | |
| Friday | 5:30 - 9 AM and 12 - 7:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 12 - 4 PM | |
| Sunday | 12 - 4 PM |
Cooper Pool swim lanes will be closed to the public for the following meets:
- October 18 – All day
- November 7 – Starting at 3 PM
- November 14-15 – Starting at 3 PM Friday and all day Saturday
- December 13 – All day
- January 30 – Starting at 3 PM
| Monday | 12 - 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 - 8 PM | |
| Wednesday | 12 - 8 PM | |
| Thursday | 12 - 8 PM | |
| Friday | 12 - 7:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 12 - 4 PM | |
| Sunday | 12 - 4 PM |
| Monday | 6 - 9 PM | |
| Tuesday | 6 - 9 PM | |
| Wednesday | 6 - 9 PM | |
| Thursday | 6 - 9 PM | |
| Friday | CLOSED | |
| Saturday | CLOSED | |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Call 419.372.7485 or email Julia Adams at jthatch@bgsu.edu for more information regarding rentals.
| Monday | 10 AM - 5 PM | |
| Tuesday | 10 AM - 5 PM | |
| Wednesday | 10 AM - 5 PM | |
| Thursday | 10 AM - 5 PM | |
| Friday | 10 AM - 5 PM | |
| Saturday | CLOSED | |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Call 419.372.9355 or email wellness@bgsu.edu for support.
| Monday | ||
| Pickleball | 8 - 10 AM | |
| Tennis | 10 AM - 12 PM | |
| Badminton | 4 - 7 PM | |
| Intramural Sports | 7 - 10 PM | |
| Tuesday | ||
| Pickleball | 8 AM - 1 PM | |
| Badminton | 4 - 7 PM | |
| Intramural Sports | 7 - 10 PM | |
| Wednesday | ||
| Pickleball | 8 - 10 AM | |
| Tennis | 10 AM - 12 PM | |
| Badminton | 4 - 7 PM | |
| Volleyball | 7 - 10 PM* | |
| Intramural Sports | 7 - 10 PM | |
| Thursday | ||
| Pickleball | 8 - 10 AM | |
| Badminton | 4 - 7 PM | |
| Friday | ||
| Pickleball | 8 AM - 1 PM | |
| Volleyball | 4 - 7 PM | |
| Saturday | ||
| Tennis | 10 AM - 12 PM | |
| Volleyball | 12 - 2 PM and 4 - 7 PM | |
| Sunday | ||
| Volleyball | 12 - 2 PM | |
| Badminton | 4 - 8 PM |
*IM Sports may supersede volleyball court time. Reservations can be made for these sports only. Times with no activities listed are designated as priority to soccer, for which reservations are not accepted. The SRC courts are a welcoming and accessible environment for everyone. When using the MAC, it is expected that individuals, groups, and teams enjoy their play for a reasonable time and then yield or share access to the activity space to others who are waiting.
| Veterans Day (November 11) | |
| Student Recreation Facility | Regular Hours |
| Cooper Pool | Regular Hours |
| Andrews Pool | Regular Hours |
| Climbing Wall | CLOSED |
| Office of Health and Wellness | CLOSED |
| Thanksgiving Break (November 26 - 29) | |
| Student Recreation Facility | |
| November 26: 5:30 AM - 5 PM | |
| November 27 - 29: CLOSED | |
| Cooper Pool | |
| November 26: 5:30 - 9 AM & 12 - 4 PM | |
| November 27 - 29: CLOSED | |
| Andrews Pool | |
| November 26: 12 - 4 PM | |
| November 27 - 29: CLOSED | |
| Climbing Wall | |
| CLOSED | |
| Office of Health and Wellness | |
| CLOSED |
| Exam Week (December 8 - 14) | |
| Student Recreation Facility | |
| December 8 - 12: Regular Hours | |
| December 13: 10 AM - 5 PM | |
| December 14: 12 - 5 PM | |
| Cooper Pool | |
| Regular Hours | |
| Andrews Pool | |
| Regular Hours | |
| Climbing Wall | |
| CLOSED | |
| Office of Health and Wellness | |
| CLOSED |
Winter Break Hours | December 15 - January 11
| Monday | 5:30 AM - 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM - 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM - 8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM - 8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM - 8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 5 PM |
CLOSED: DECEMBER 24 - JANUARY 2
See below for Bowling Green Community Center reciprocal agreement information from December 24 - December 31.
| Monday | |
5:30 - 9 AM and 12 - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 9 AM and 12 - 7:30 PM | |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 9 AM and 12 - 7:30 PM | |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 9 AM and 12 - 7:30 PM | |
| Friday | 5:30 - 9 AM and 12 - 7:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 12 - 4 PM | |
| Sunday | 12 - 4 PM |
CLOSED: DECEMBER 24 - JANUARY 2
| Monday | 12 - 7:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 - 7:30 PM | |
| Wednesday | 12 - 7:30 PM | |
| Thursday | 12 - 7:30 PM | |
| Friday | 12 - 7:30 PM | |
| Saturday | 12 - 4 PM | |
| Sunday | 12 - 4 PM |
CLOSED: DECEMBER 24 - JANUARY 2
CLOSED: DECEMBER 15 - JANUARY 11
Call 419.372.7485 or email Julia Adams at jthatch@bgsu.edu for more information regarding rentals.
CLOSED: DECEMBER 15 - JANUARY 11
Call 419.372.9355 or email wellness@bgsu.edu for support.
Student Recreation Center members have no-cost access to the Bowling Green Community Center December 24 - December 31 (excluding the days/times they are closed for holidays). Bring your BGSU Rec Center ID for admission.
Holiday schedule as follows:
- Wednedsday, December 24: 7 AM - 12 PM
- Thursday, December 25: CLOSED
- Friday, December 26: 5:30 AM to 7 PM
- Saturday, December 27: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Sunday, December 28: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Monday, December 29: 5:30 AM to 8 PM
- Tuesday, December 30: 5:30 AM to 8 PM
- Wednesday, December 31: 7 AM - 12 PM
Updated: 11/10/2025 09:21AM