The Adena Recreation Center includes a cardiovascular area, free weights, a multipurpose room for group classes and a gymnasium. The state-of-the-art recreation and fitness facility is free to students, faculty and staff. Alumni memberships are available for purchase. Participants must present their COTC ID for entry to the facility. One guest without a school ID is permitted per person; the guest must show state-issued identification.

Hours

Hours of operation vary depending on the time of the year and special events taking place in the gymnasium. If you have questions about specific daily hours of operation, please contact the center directly.

Spring semester hours

Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Noon–5 p.m.

Fitness Class Calendar

Download the January 2026 calendar

Open Gym Schedule

The gym is open for the following events from 5–8 p.m.:*

• Monday: Soccer
• Tuesday: Tournament Tuesday (see below for details)
• Wednesday: Basketball
• Thursday: Volleyball

Tournament Tuesdays

A new tournament each month:

• February — tennis
• March — pickleball
• April — kickball

The last Tuesday of each month will feature a tournament for a selected sport. Practice for the tournament will be held on Tuesdays during open gym leading up to the final Tuesday. Attending practice/open gym is not required to participate in the tournament, and you do not have to play in the tournament to attend open gyms.​

*Open gyms may be cancelled due to events in the gymnasium. 

Facilities

Fitness center

• Cardiovascular area with treadmills, elliptical machines, upright bikes, recumbent bikes, StairMill and an arm cycle
• Strength area with free weights, functional trainers and selectorized machines

Multipurpose room

• Wood floors and mirrored walls
• Spin bikes

Gymnasium

• 14,000 square feet of space
• Two full-size basketball courts or two full volleyball courts

Outdoor spaces

• Outdoor basketball court – located behind the residence halls
• Two flag football fields – located between Warner Center and the First Baptist Church
• Soccer field w/two full-size goals – located along the bike path, across from Warner Center

Lockers

Day-use lockers are available with locks that can be checked out at the Adena Recreation front desk with your COTC ID. All lockers are first come, first serve. All lockers are subject to staff access for maintenance or cleaning.