From CITY OF BOWLING GREEN
The Bowling Green Community Center will be closed Aug. 10-16 for annual maintenance. The building will reopen Monday, Aug. 17. The Simpson Building will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., for Parks & Recreation business. Current passholders may use the BGSU Student Recreation Center during shutdown week as part of a reciprocal agreement. The SRC is located at 1411 Ridge Street. BG Community Center members will have general use on a “first come, first served” basis of the facility – excluding the climbing wall and group exercise classes – during normal hours of operation.
SRC facility hours:
- Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Cooper Pool hours:
- Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. and noon – 7 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Andrews Pool, hot tub, courtyard hours:
- Monday – Friday: Noon – 4 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Parking
- Parking lots X and 10 offer parking
- Parking on campus during hours of enforcement requires a parking permit. Hourly permits can be purchased at the parking kiosk in Lot X for $1/hour.
- Permits can be purchased at the parking kiosk in Lot X, indicated by the “$” on the map.
- Hours of parking enforcement:
- Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: No enforcement
Entry procedures/general policies:
- Stay home if not feeling well or experiencing symptoms related to respiratory virus with a fever.
- Minors are required to be accompanied by an adult when using the facility – only patrons 16 years of age and older are permitted to use the weight/cardio equipment.
- Enter the SRC facility only through the main entrance off Ridge Street, indicated by the red circle on the map.
- Accessible entry is available at the secondary entrance off Mercer Road. Patrons requiring additional assistance may call 419-372-2705 upon arrival.
- Validate BGTACC membership with an SRC staff member. Non-members may purchase a $10 day pass.
- Sign a general use waiver on first day of use.
- Patrons are asked to disinfect equipment prior to and after use.
- Recreation and Wellness recommends one parent/guardian for every four children using the facility. Same room supervision is required for children under 16. No day care facilities are available.
- For a complete listing of SRC policies, visit https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/rules.html.
Day lockers:
- A limited number of day lockers are available (day use lock and towel are not provided).
- Day lockers must be emptied by closing each evening.
- Contents left in a day locker overnight will be removed and a $10 service charge will be assessed to retrieve personal belongings.
- To secure personal belongings, patrons using a day locker can:
- Bring their own lock
- Use a cell phone/wallet locker located within the columns of the weight room
- The SRC is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings. It is recommended that patrons do not leave valuable belongings in any lockers.
Equipment check-out:
- BGTACC members are not permitted to rent sports equipment from the Welcome Desk but are encouraged to bring their own sports equipment for participation.
- Locks and towels are not provided.
BGTACC members are encouraged to contact Julia Adams, assistant director, with questions regarding SRC access at jthatch@bgsu.edu or 419-372-7485.
