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RPAC| One of the nation’s largest stadiums

The 2019 freshman draft  – 2019723

By. Li. Xinyi

If you want to see this article in more detail, you can download the word document below

introduce RPAC

 

(the photo of RPAC)

 

 Introduction

PRAC:The Recreation and Physical Activity Center

1. WHAT IS RPAC?

As one of the largest stadiums in the United States, RPAC is equipped with the best sports facilities and the most intimate fitness service.

Built-in 2005, RPAC is located in the center of the school, not only an OSU landmark, but also a treasure trove of Buckeye’s perfect body.

RPAC is located between Morrill Tower and Thompson Library and has a total area of 600,000 square feet. Panoramic glass window design of the atmosphere and bright, modern facilities layout comfortable and elegant. So that RPAC can serve as OSU landmark as well as full-service Buckeye.

There are four levels of RPAC, each with its own set of gym equipment. Let’s take a look at RPAC in its entirety

 

2.WELCOME CENTER

Purchase fitness passes, guest passes, register for towel service and find any information you need. (Lost and Found:located at the Welcome Center. For additional information regarding lost items, please view the document on this page.)

 

3.GROUND FLOOR

Aerobic / Weight Training Area / Ball Court / Storage Bath

The ground floor has a treadmill, stair-climbing machine, elliptical instrument, basketball, squash, badminton, golf, and other ball venues.

The Locker room is also located on the ground floor and interconnects with the school’s swimming pool. Not only can you check in here for free, but you can take a shower after your workout.

 

4.FIRST FLOOR

food court/equipment area/fitness consulting room

RPAC’s stalls have two simple meals, one on each side of the main desk, serving healthy snacks casual dining

Fitness Space: The RPAC offers approximately 27,500 square feet of fitness space featuring state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment. 

Fitness consulting room can help students to carry out professional and thorough physical examination for free. And have a staff of certified personal trainers ready to help meet member fitness goals. 

 

5.SECOND FLOOR

Scarlet Walkway/Scarlet Walkway

There are table tennis, equipment on the field and sandbag area

Scarlet Skyway connects the RPAC with the Department of Human Sciences academic building. There is a swipe access point from the Department of Human Sciences building into the RPAC.  

 

6.THIRD FLOOR

Indoor track/course/rowing machine

RPAC’s third-floor airstrip has panoramic glass Windows overlooking the OSU campus, as well as equipment such as golf courses and rowing machines, and locker, which can store personal belongings.

 

7.THE NATATORIUM

The Bill and McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion

Water center connected to RPAC’s Ground Floor locker room

 

2019 Opening hours

 

(Main Fitness Floor)

 

The photo of RPAC, opening hours and main fitness floor are from:

https://recsports.osu.edu/facilities/recreation-and-physical-activity-center-rpac