Fitness, Intramurals & Recreation

Physical fitness can improve overall wellness and academic success. Some services may look different during the Spring 2021 semester due to COVID but Cornell is providing a wide vareity of safe recreation opportunities to Cornellians.

Recreational Services

Recreational Services offers fitness, wellness, sports and open recreation activities for the Cornell community. This includes dozens of intramural sports (from soccer and flag-football to basketball and inner tube water polo), recreation centers, and an on-campus bowling alley. Recreational services is a wonderful resource if you are looking for fun, social, and low-cost ways to stay active as a Cornellian.

• Hours and Facilities
• Cornell Fitness Centers
• Intramural Sports
• Bowling
• Climbing Walls
• Ice Rink
• Swimming Pools

Cornell Outdoor Education (COE)

Cornell Outdoor Education is the largest and most comprehensive collegiate outdoor education program in the country. Programs, classes, and leadership opportunities abound.

Club Sports

There are dozens of club sports from ice hockey to martial arts. Some groups compete and some don't. 

Physical Education

Anyone can enroll in a physical education class to improve fitness and learn new skills. Dozens of courses from water skiing and fly fishing to soccer and tennis are offered throughout the year. 

Tips & Topics

• Get Outside

  The Cornell Botanic Gardens offer miles of trails and beautiful gardens and green space for walking, running, hiking, or just relaxing.

• Safe Swimming

  Cornell’s gorges are beautiful and safe for hiking–when on designated trails–but not for swimming. There are numerous safe and scenic swimming options on or near campus.