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Recreation and Physical Activity Center

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4.8 1,101 Google Maps reviews

337 Annie and John Glenn Ave, Columbus, OH 43210

(614) 292-7671 Website Directions

About

Recreation and Physical Activity Center is a large, multi-level fitness facility with an open floor plan. The center offers various group fitness classes, including cycling and yoga, and provides access to certified personal trainers for exercise program design and advice. Equipment includes machines, free weights, dumbbells, weight lifting equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and specialized equipment for calisthenics and plyometrics. The facility features dedicated cardio areas, an indoor track, basketball courts, racquetball, squash, tennis, volleyball, and climbing walls. Aquatic amenities include a large lap pool, a leisure pool, and a hot tub. Additional features include saunas, lounge areas, ping pong tables, playrooms for children, and a wellness center with InBody assessments. The facility includes an accessibility ramp, locker rooms with free locker rentals, and shower facilities. Food options and a restaurant are located within the building. The center is open from 5:30 am to midnight on weekdays, and closes at 10 pm during the summer. Nearby parking lots and a CABS bus station are available.

Ohio State’s largest recreation facility, the RPAC, is a multi-purpose facility complex that combines innovative fitness spaces, versatile event areas and an active atmosphere, located in the heart of campus, southeast of Ohio Stadium.
From its website recsports.osu.edu

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on the Google Maps reviews

The facility is generally described as clean and pristine, though some reports mention issues with cleanliness in specific areas like the locker rooms or regarding staff maintenance of equipment.

There is a wide variety of group fitness classes available, including cycling and yoga.

The equipment is described as elite-level, state-of-the-art, and in good condition.

There are dedicated cardio areas, including a 'cardio canyon' and rows of treadmills, ellipticals, and bikes spread across multiple floors.

The facility features saunas.

Amenities include an aquatics center with multiple pools and a hot tub, saunas, lounge areas, ping pong tables, an indoor track, climbing walls, and playrooms for children.

Close-by parking lots are available.

The gym is massive with an open floor plan and multiple levels, though it can feel crowded during peak hours.

There is a large area for free weights, including dumbbells and weight lifting equipment.

Shower facilities are available, though one reviewer noted concerns regarding flies in the showers.

Certified personal trainers are available to provide exercise program design and advice.

The facility offers passes for guests and families.

The gym offers a vast variety of equipment, including machines, free weights, treadmills, bikes, and specialized equipment for calisthenics and plyometrics.

The facility is open from 5:30 am to midnight on weekdays, and closes at 10 pm during the summer.

The gym is often very busy and crowded, especially during the late afternoon and evening hours.

There are multiple basketball courts available.

The facility is generally well-maintained and described as state-of-the-art.

The facility includes an accessibility ramp, though it has been described as steep and narrow.

Recovery amenities include saunas and a hot tub.

There are food options and a restaurant located within the facility.

The facility features extensive aquatics centers, including a large lap pool and a leisure pool.

The gym has a welcoming atmosphere that serves a diverse community ranging from students to alumni and the elderly.

Locker rooms offer free locker rentals to protect belongings.

The gym is conveniently located near a CABS bus station.
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