Jesse Owens South Recreation Center

This is a quieter, smaller campus gym option (as compared to the RPAC).
Pretty much one huge space split into three sections: part basketball court, part weight room and part cardio area.
Very easy parking. There are meters on the adjacent street (I can’t remember if coin or credit card based) and a small lot behind the building.
Worth your time if you’re not into the large RPAC crowds.

OSU you are making me very jealous of your campus’ recreation centers!
Not only do you have the amazing and gorgeous RPAC, but you have satellite gyms on the north and south ends of campus? And they still rock HARD?!
USC Lyon Center, please take notes. My one gym back in California can’t even compare to JOS, our local, smaller gym that is big enough to get everything you need down.
There are plenty of cardio machines, weights and even a newly finished basketball court in the back. All sporting equipment can easily be rented from the front desk. The hours here are also not too shabby, as I can just wake up early at 7 to go do my thing (not that I have yet, but soon enough!)
I love this place, and although it’s smaller than the RPAC, it still holds up very well on its own. Plus it’s air conditioned! I don’t think the one on north side can really compare. Work hard!

Very small facility especially when compared to the RPAC but it is generally open 2 hours later (midnight in the summer, 2AM during the school year) which is a big plus! It has all the standard equipment, basketball courts, table tennis, and a small climbing wall. It can get very busy during the school year to the point where there is a 30 min max on the cardio equipment. However, it is a great place to work out during the summer!