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Auburn students at The Rec, dressed in Under Armour gear, and standing in the Livingston Courtyard

Recreation and Wellness

Sports, Fitness, Wellness, and Outdoor Adventure Opportunities for Auburn University Students

FACILITY HOURS

Get current facility hours here, or download the Campus Recreation app (Auburn Rec) for all things Campus Recreation.

GROUP FIT

70+ classes each week in multiple formats including cardio, strength, cycling, TRX, mind/body, and more.

IMLEAGUES

Register your team on IMLeagues.com (via RWC Connect) for any Auburn intramural sport, or sign up as a free agent.

EVENTS

Check here for upcoming Campus Recreation programs and events during the semester, including Get Rec'd, Yoga Rave, and more!

Welcome
to The Rec

Auburn University Recreation and Wellness provides fitness, wellness, sports, and outdoor recreation opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.

 

Auburn’s 240,000-square-foot facility is a virtual "backyard" for Auburn students, with quick access from the student center, residence halls, and other key locations on campus. 

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Programs include group fitness, intramural sports, club sports, outdoor adventure experiences, climbing, Olympic/Powerlifting, and personal training.

Auburn Rec basketball courts
Auburn student at The Rec climbing wall
Auburn student playing volleyball at The Rec
students at Auburn Rec
Auburn student lifting weights at The Rec
personal trainer at The Rec with student

Recognized by Men’s Health magazine as one of the “coolest college recreation centers in America,” Campus Recreation is a virtual "backyard" for Auburn students.

Latest News

Upcoming Events

  • Group Fitness Finals Free Week
    Group Fitness Finals Free Week
    Group Fitness Finals Free Week
    Mon, Dec 04
    The Recreation and Wellness Center
    Dec 04, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    The Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Dec 04, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    The Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    All group fitness classes are free December 4 - 6!
  • Crate Stacking
    Crate Stacking
    Crate Stacking
    Wed, Dec 06
    The Recreation and Wellness Center
    Dec 06, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Dec 06, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Meet new friends and reach higher heights at Auburn Outdoors’ Crate Stacking Event!
  • Multiple Dates
    First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Class
    Sun, Jan 07
    Recreation and Wellness Center
    Jan 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Get CPR certified at The Rec!
  • Intramural Registration
    Wed, Jan 10
    Recreation and Wellness Center
    Jan 10, 2024, 5:00 AM – Jan 17, 2024, 11:59 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 10, 2024, 5:00 AM – Jan 17, 2024, 11:59 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Register to play Intramural sports!
  • Group Fitness Demo Days
    Wed, Jan 10
    Recreation and Wellness Center
    Jan 10, 2024, 5:30 AM – 11:59 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 10, 2024, 5:30 AM – 11:59 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    All group fitness classes are free from January 10 - 21!
  • MLK Sale - Auburn Outdoors Rental Center
    MLK Sale - Auburn Outdoors Rental Center
    MLK Sale - Auburn Outdoors Rental Center
    Fri, Jan 12
    Auburn Outdoors Rental Center
    Jan 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – Jan 13, 2024, 10:30 PM
    Auburn Outdoors Rental Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – Jan 13, 2024, 10:30 PM
    Auburn Outdoors Rental Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    January 12 - 16 50% off the total rental price for the extended weekend Promo code "KING"
  • Free Group Fitness Class for January
    Mon, Jan 15
    Recreation and Wellness Center
    Jan 15, 2024, 12:00 AM – 7:10 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 15, 2024, 12:00 AM – 7:10 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Join Group Fitness for a month of free Hip Hop Kickboxing!
  • Polar Plunge
    Wed, Jan 17
    Leisure / Activity Pool
    Jan 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Leisure / Activity Pool, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Leisure / Activity Pool, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jump in the icy waters and then warm up in the hot tub. Sweet treats, coffee, and hot chocolate will also be available. Free shirts to those who jump, while they last!
  • Fundamentals of Climbing
    Fundamentals of Climbing
    Multiple Dates
    Fundamentals of Climbing
    Wed, Jan 17
    Auburn Outdoors Climbing Wall
    Jan 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Auburn Outdoors Climbing Wall, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Auburn Outdoors Climbing Wall, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Learn how to belay and tie knots for top rope climbing as well as proper equipment usage and commands used at Auburn Outdoors' Climbing Wall.
  • Women Rock the Wall
    Women Rock the Wall
    Multiple Dates
    Women Rock the Wall
    Fri, Jan 19
    Auburn Outdoors
    Jan 19, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Auburn Outdoors, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 19, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Auburn Outdoors, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Join Auburn Outdoors at the climbing wall for an all-female climbing night!
  • Strength Competition
    Mon, Jan 22
    Recreation and Wellness Center
    Jan 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Squats, and benches, and deadlifts! Show us what you got in this strength competition down in the OPL space.
  • Intramural Swim and Dive Tournament Registration
    Wed, Jan 24
    The Recreation and Wellness Center
    Jan 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jan 31, 2024, 11:59 PM
    The Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jan 31, 2024, 11:59 PM
    The Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Register to play Intramural sports!
  • Multiple Dates
    OPL Technique Workshop
    Wed, Jan 24
    Recreation and Wellness Center
    Jan 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    The workshop will include teaching and form critique on Clean and Jerk, Snatch, Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift.
  • Backyard Adventures: Chewacla Day Hike
    Thu, Jan 25
    Auburn Outdoors
    Jan 25, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Auburn Outdoors, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Jan 25, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Auburn Outdoors, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    · You don't need to travel too far for adventure, there is so much to do right here in Auburn's backyard. Join Auburn Outdoors at Chewacla State Park for the afternoon.
  • Free Group Fitness Class for February
    Thu, Feb 01
    Recreation and Wellness Center
    Feb 01, 2024, 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Feb 01, 2024, 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Join Group Fitness for a month of free Pumped Up and Power Up classes!
  • Pump Up Your Heart
    Thu, Feb 01
    Recreation and Wellness Center
    Feb 01, 2024, 5:30 AM – 11:59 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Feb 01, 2024, 5:30 AM – 11:59 PM
    Recreation and Wellness Center, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Compete throughout February for a shot at some awesome prizes!
  • Mobile Bike Shop - Cater Lawn
    Mobile Bike Shop - Cater Lawn
    Multiple Dates
    Mobile Bike Shop - Cater Lawn
    Fri, Feb 02
    Cater Lawn
    Feb 02, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Cater Lawn, 277 Thach Concourse, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Feb 02, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Cater Lawn, 277 Thach Concourse, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Don't have time to stop by our bike shop at the rec? Don't worry - trained and experienced Bike Techs are on campus to provide repairs, maintenance, and tune-ups on your way to class.
  • Backyard Adventures: Tour De Coffee
    Sat, Feb 03
    Auburn Outdoors
    Feb 03, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Auburn Outdoors, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    Feb 03, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Auburn Outdoors, 601 Heisman Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
    You don't need to travel too far for adventure, there is so much to do right here in Auburn's backyard. Join Auburn Outdoors for a bike ride that visits three Auburn coffee houses in one ride.