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UPCOMING FACILITY CLOSURES

Annual Facility Shutdown

Beginning Monday, April 14 - Saturday, May 3, the Recreation Center will be closed to accommodate our annual facility shutdown in addition to commencement. The facility will reopen on Sunday, May 4 from noon - 7 p.m. and the Aquatic Center will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Summer semester hours will begin Monday, May 5 and are listed below.

OU Rec Well is committed to providing OU students, staff, and community members with alternative fitness opportunities during the duration of our facility shutdown. We encourage you to make the most of our RAOC drop-in times listed below! The Grizzly Oaks Disc Golf Course and Fitness Court will remain open for your enjoyment. Additionally, we’re excited to provide a variety of outdoor and virtual Group X classes during the closure. You can find the modified schedule here.

SUMMER SEMESTER HOURS (5/5/25 - 9/1/25)

Recreation Center

Monday - Thursday  6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday  6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday  9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday  Noon - 7 p.m.

Aquatic Center

Monday - Friday  8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Monday & Thursday Only 7 - 8:45 p.m.
Saturday  9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday  Noon - 3 p.m.

Please note: The hot tub is closed indefinitely at this time. Lane reservations are no longer required for lap swim.

DROP-IN PICKLEBALL & BADMINTON

Pickleball
Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday 2:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 4:15 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Badminton
Monday - Friday Set up upon request. See Member Services.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 4 p.m.

THE RECREATION AND ATHLETIC OUTDOOR COMPLEX (RAOC)

The RAOC will open for spring/summer use on April 1, 2025. To reserve space in advance, please click here. Questions? Email Dan at [email protected]

OU Rec Well has designated drop-in times exclusively for OU students and employees. All students and employees must swipe in with their GrizzCard at the RAOC building service window to participate. Please note that drop-in space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the drop-in times available from April 1 - June 29 listed below. 

Drop-In RAOC Times

Monday - Friday 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. West Field
Sunday 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. West Field

Please note the following days will have modified drop-in times:

  • June 17 & 18: Drop-In from 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 
  • June 24 & 25: Drop-In from 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

To register for Rec Well programs, visit myrecwell.oakland.edu or download the OU Rec Well app!

Recreation Center

Recreation and Athletics Center
569 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-4REC (4732)
fax: (248) 370-4889