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RECREATE - RE•CRE•ATE

To give new life or freshness; refresh; to take recreation

To create again, especially: to form anew in the imagination

There are many ways to stay connected, active, mindful and recreate during hybrid learning and working:

CFC Fitness Classes Summer Virtual and In-Person Group Fitness Classes are now available..
Fitness Centers are open! Students with a CFC Summer Membership as well as Faculty, Staff, Retirees & Emeritus Faculty who have a Recreation Membership through the Cornell Wellness Program can use the Fitness Centers!
Lap Swimming is available 5 days a week at HNH and Teagle pools. Student access to the pools is FREE! Faculty, Staff, Retirees & Emeritus Faculty who have a Recreation Membership through the Cornell Wellness Program can also use the pools.
Open bowling Wednesday-Friday
Get moving and check out the resources in CFC to Go: Fitness Anywhere You Are
Stay connected with Cornell Wellness
Take a breath of fresh air and get outside with Cornell Outdoor Education gear rental.
Be mindful with Cornell Health's Let's Meditate
Big Red Rec Virtual Events

Cornell Recreational Services offers a wide variety of fitness, wellness, sports and open recreation activities for Cornell students, staff, faculty, retirees and their spouses/partners. Through our broad-based programs, we try to promote a healthy and holistic lifestyle throughout the campus community.

Recreational Services encompasses the Cornell Fitness Centers, Helen Newman Bowling Center, Helen Newman Hall Recreation Center, Intramural Sports, Noyes Community Recreation Center, and the Cornell University Wellness Program. Visit our Hours & Facilities page for more specific information on what we offer inside each facility and when we're open.

Be sure to check out all of the other possibilities available to get out, get moving and have fun!

Hike on the Cornell Botanic Gardens Nature Trails
Join a sports club—from archery to underwater hockey—there's something for everyone
Skate at Lynah Rink during public skating hours
Go backpacking or kayaking with Cornell Outdoor Education
Choose from over 100 Physical Education classes open to students for Spring 2021. PE enrollment for faculty and staff has temporarily been suspended.