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Adventure Recreation Center

The Adventure Recreation Center, which houses the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC), is a bit off the beaten path in more ways than one.  

Because of its West Campus location and parking lot, it’s a hot spot for faculty, staff and grad students, meaning it’s a bit quieter and a little less crowdedAnd while it has the typical array of strength training and cardio equipment, the ARC also has four basketball/volleyball courts, batting cages and two indoor turf fields for football, soccer and Frisbee clubs. 

Meanwhile, the OAC offers a ton of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors through equipment rental, trips and educational clinics. It also houses the Tom W. Davis Climbing Center, complete with its 4,000-square foot, 35-foot-tall climbing and bouldering walls. 


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