Ohio State's recreation and sports complexes are among the finest in the world. The recreation and physical activity center includes locker rooms with private showers and dressing rooms, an aquatic facility with 3 pools, whirlpool and sauna; a climbing center; 4 indoor facilities with cardio and fitness equipment; fitness classes and personal trainers. The three Jesse Owens recreational centers offer indoor tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts. We also have two baseball diamonds, two rugby fields, two 18-hole golf courses, an 18 hole disc golf course, more than a dozen football and softball fields, and areas for soccer, volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse and cricket, and crew and sailing.
If you enjoy film, fine arts, or music, the University has annual film series, art galleries and exhibit space, and several museums. The music, theater, and dance departments offer presentations throughout the year, including a variety of theater productions, student ensemble concerts, and a faculty-recital series. In addition, Ohio State presents an annual great artist series that features world-renowned performers, an early music series, year-round theater productions, and dance productions.
There are also many special events such as concerts, festivals and community service events offered by student organizations located in the Ohio Union.