Your Home for Recreation
Our state-of-the-art recreational facilities include the 125,470-square-foot RecPlex with an eight-lane aquatic center, rock wall, 5.6 acre Stuart Field, Old River Park and the Outdoor Engagement Center.
RecPlex Features
- Four-court gymnasium (North Gym)
- Two multi-activity courts (MAC Gym)
- Three racquetball courts
- Rock wall
- Two meeting rooms
- Juice Bar “The Chill”
- Equipment checkout
- Locker rooms
- Family changing area
- Three fitness studios
- Eight-lane lap pool
- Vortex leisure pool and diving well
- 10-person whirlpool or spa
- Outdoor sundeck
- Outdoor sand volleyball & basketball courts
- 10,000-square-foot fitness center
- 1/8-mile running track
- Assessment office
About the Rock Wall
The UD rock wall is a custom A.R.T. Wall by Nicros that is designed to look and feel like a real rock face. It features six lanes for top-rope climbing, reaching heights of 35 feet, and a cave in which climbers may boulder. Crash pads cover the floor beneath the rock wall for added protection to bouldering climbers. New routes are set periodically to provide varied climbing experiences for patrons of all ability levels.
New to Climbing?
Never climbed at our rock wall before? Our friendly staff will help you. After signing a waiver to climb, our staff will point you to the equipment rental center, where you can borrow climbing shoes and a harness for free. Next, our staff will help you understand the gear and the types of climbing you can do at the rock wall. All rock wall staff are trained in belaying and are more than happy to "give you a catch" if you want to rope up and give rock climbing a go.
Personal Equipment
We allow our climbers to use their personal climbing shoes, harnesses and chalk bags. However, if our staff deems any personal gear too dangerous/damaged to climb, the gear in question will be prohibited. Personal belay devices and carabiners are prohibited.
Children and Climbing
We welcome families, groups and children to the rock wall. Full-body child and youth harnesses are available.
Climbing Clinics
If you're interested in elevating your climbing skills, we offer belay and route-setting climbing clinics. After completing a clinic and skills test, you will be permitted to put these skills to use under the supervision of trained rock wall staff.
Register on Active Flyers, or register at the RecPlex welcome desk if you are interested in participating in these clinics.
Old River Park
Old River Park is a 48-acre Dayton landmark featuring a scenic lagoon, fishing and walking trails. It hosts Paddle in the Park programs, team-building events, and celebrations like Fall Fest and Earthfest — offering students, employees and guests a place to relax, connect with nature, and build community.
