The Department of Recreational Services offers membership options for everyone. Memberships are offered at a discounted rate for students (non-assessed) and family of students, Faculty/staff of Kent State and University affiliates. See details on each of these membership categories by visiting the links on the right column of this page. If you are uncertain of your membership status, please call us at 330-672-4REC for assistance.



The Student Recreation and Wellness Center is 153,000 square feet of space dedicated to fitness, wellness and recreation pursuits. You are sure to find something of interest to you here. Our facilities and services include:

Free weight and cardiovascular fitness areas featuring more than 100 pieces of equipment from the finest manufacturers such as Precor, Cybex, Woodway, Sci-fit and Stairmaster.

Four basketball courts for open play, intramurals sports and more. The hoop closest to the indoor climbing wall can be lowered to eight feet for youth.


Four racquetball courts available by reservation during all open hours.


40-foot indoor climbing wall for climbing and bouldering.

1/6 mile indoor running track featuring four lanes.


Three group instruction studios for fitness, dance and other instructional classes.
 

Multi-purpose gym used for indoor soccer, floor hockey and also features high challenge course elements (suspended from ceiling) for use in the department’s TLC programs.

Meeting rooms to accommodate up to 140 people.
 

Summit Street Café with tasty snacks and refreshments after a hard workout.


Natatorium featuring a 25-yard lap pool, a 4-foot-deep leisure pool, a vortex for water exercise, and a 16-person hot water spa. The natatorium also features a “wet classroom” for pool party rentals and instructional programs.


Hundreds of programs to choose from including fitness classes, sports, adventure and more. Check out all of our programming links on the right side bar for details on our programs.



For details on fees for students who were not assessed the fee, and spouse/dependents of students, visit our student membership page.  Read more
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For details on eligibility based on your employment status, visit our faculty/staff membership page.
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Affiliates include active Kent State Alumni Association members, NEOUCOM faculty and staff members of Twin Lakes Country Club. For details about these membership rates, visit our affiliate membership page.
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If you don't fit in to any of the above categories, you can purchase a membership at our community member. For details on these rates, visit our community membership page.  Read more à