Rec Hall, State College

Name: Rec Hall
Address: Rec Hall, State College, 16802, United States
Telephone: +1 814-865-5284

#6 among attractions in State College

Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex

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Facts and practical information

Recreation Building, or Rec Hall as it is more commonly known, is a field house located on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University. It was opened on January 15, 1929, and is still in use. Previously, Penn State's indoor sports teams played in a building known as the Armory, which was razed to allow expansion of the Willard Building. The men's and women's basketball teams moved to the Bryce Jordan Center in 1996 but the gymnastics, volleyball, and wrestling teams continue to compete at Rec Hall. The well-known Nittany Lion Shrine is located nearby this building. The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, commonly known as THON, was held in Rec Hall from 1999 to 2006, but was subsequently moved to the Bryce Jordan Center. ()

Capacity: 6846Coordinates: 40°47'45"N, 77°52'6"W

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Rec HallPenn State CampusState College 16802 United States

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+1 814-865-5284

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Day trips

Rec Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beaver Stadium, Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State Golf Courses, Pegula Ice Arena.

1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Beaver Stadium, State College
35 min walk • Beaver Stadium is an outdoor college football stadium in the eastern United States, located on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania.
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bryce Jordan Center, State College
29 min walk • The Bryce Jordan Center is a 15,261-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University.
0.8 miSW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Penn State Golf Courses, State College
22 min walk • The Penn State Golf Courses are two 18-hole courses located in State College, Pennsylvania, USA, operated by The Pennsylvania State University. The individual 18-hole courses are named after the school colors.
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pegula Ice Arena, State College
26 min walk • The Pegula Ice Arena is a 6,014-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania on the campus of Penn State University. The facility is located on the corner of Curtin Road and University Drive near the Bryce Jordan Center.
1.2 miNE
40°48'40"N • 77°51'20"W
Penn State All-Sports Museum, State College
32 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Eisenhower Auditorium, State College
14 min walk • Eisenhower Auditorium is Pennsylvania State University's largest performing arts venue. Located centrally on the University Park campus, Eisenhower Auditorium hosts more than 200 plays, musicals, concerts, lectures, and commencements annually.
~1700 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Palmer Museum of Art, State College
9 min walk • The Palmer Museum of Art is the art museum of Pennsylvania State University, located on the University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miNE
Museum
Frost Entomological Museum, State College
15 min walk • The Frost Entomological Museum is an active research institution, associated with the Pennsylvania State University's flagship campus in University Park, PA. The museum houses a research collection, estimated at 1.3 million arthropod specimens, and a public exhibition and educational space.
~1870 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
State Theatre, State College
10 min walk • The State Theatre is a 554-seat non-profit community theatre in State College, Pennsylvania. It currently operates as one of the cultural hubs of music, cinema, and live performances for downtown State College and the Centre County region.
~1450 ftE
40°47'41"N • 77°51'48"W
Penn State Alumni Association, State College
7 min walk • Park
~1130 ftNE
Library
Pennsylvania State University Libraries, State College
6 min walk • The Penn State University Libraries consists of 36 libraries at 22 locations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The two main buildings on Penn State's University Park campus are the Pattee and Paterno libraries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rec Hall open?

Rec Hall is open:

Monday 7 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 11 pm
Thursday 7 am - 11 pm
Friday 7 am - 11 pm
Saturday 7 am - 11 pm
Sunday 7 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Rec Hall?

Nearby attractions include Penn State Graduate School, State College (3 min walk), Pennsylvania State University Libraries, State College (6 min walk), Penn State Alumni Association, State College (7 min walk), Palmer Museum of Art, State College (9 min walk).

How to get to Rec Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rec Hall:

Bus

Burrowes Road at Rec Hall • Lines: C, Gl, Hm, Hu, P, Wl, Xb, Xg (1 min walk)
Burrowes Road at Waring Commons • Lines: F, K, S (1 min walk)