Family Weekend

There are many outdoor family-friendly activities you can do on and nearby campus. Get moving, and get outside with Big Red Rec and take a look at the links below to find the activities that best fit your interests!

DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, ACCESS TO FITNESS CENTERS, POOLS, COURTS AND OTHER INDOOR SPACES IS RESTRICTED TO CORNELL FAC/STAFF/STUDENTS WITH VALID ID CARD. Please call ahead to facilities if you have a question about access.

On-Campus Activities

  • Open Rec - Have your student check out outdoor equipment and play a game of tennis (Risley or Jessup courts), basketball (Jessup or Noyes outdoor courts), soccer, or get sandy on the sand volleyball courts near Dickson Hall. Check out the policies for equipment rentals here: Cornell Rec Services Equipment Rental
  • Open Bowling - Bowling at Helen Newman Hall is open to families on Family Weekend! Check out the policies and operating hours here: Cornell Rec Services Bowling
  • CFC to Go - Get moving and check out digital resources here: CFC to GO: Fitness Anywhere You Are
  • Cornell Outdoor Education - Take a breath of fresh air and get outside with Cornell Outdoor Education gear rental. Check out the rental policies for COE here: COE Gear Rental
  • Lindseth Climbing Wall - Make the climb and try out our state-of-the-art climbing wall at the Lindseth Climbing Center! Get more information here: Lindseth Climbing Center
  • Other Campus Facilties - Check out these other facilities and call ahead for availability:
    • Grumman Squash Courts - 607-255-1318
    • Skating @ Lynah Rink - 607-255-4171
    • Reis Tennis Center - 607-255-2932
    • Robert Trent Jones Golf Course - 257-3661
  • Cornell Botanic Gardens - Take a stroll and receive the beauty of autumnal surroundings! Check out self-guided tours here: Botanic Gardens Self-Guided Tours and check out the on-campus natural areas here: On-Campus Natural Areas. Here are a few of our favorites:
  • Geocaching and Munzee - Try some virtual treasure hunting and scavenger hunting around campus, all from your smart device.
    • Check here for Geocaching information: Geocaching
    • Check here for Munzee information: Munzee

Off-Campus (Nearby) Activities

  • Hiking - Ithaca is Gorges AND trails! Check out the interactive map of Cornell campus and the local area with descriptions, directions, distance, difficulty, parking, and more: Ithaca Trails Map. Some of our favorites include:
  • visitithaca.com - Check out the website for more great recreational opportunities!