Rec Sports Facilities

Welcome to Texas A&M University’s Department of Rec Sports! We are proud to be one of the finest collegiate recreation programs in the country. At Rec Sports, our programming unfolds across a total of six recreational facilities, including the flagship Student Rec Center, the Polo Road Rec Center, and the brand-new Southside Rec Center, located near the Commons residence halls. Our auxiliary facilities include the Penberthy Rec Sports Complex, the Physical Education Activity Program (PEAP) building, and the Omar Smith Tennis Center. With this campuswide presence, recreation is always within reach, no matter where you are on campus.

An aerial view of the student rec center.

Student Rec Center

First opened in 1995, the Student Rec Center is the flagship Rec Sports facility at Texas A&M University. About 500,000 square feet of recreational space is available to students, including a 44-foot-tall climbing wall, indoor track, and pools for competitive and recreational swimming.

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Southside Rec Center

The Southside Rec Center is the newest addition to the Rec Sports family! Opened in August 2022, this facility is conveniently located across from the Commons residence halls and features 63,000 square feet of recreation space, an outdoor turf area, and a new, modern design.

Outside view of the Polo Road Rec Center. The building is tan.

Polo Road Rec Center

Located near the intersection of University and Polo, this facility hosts group fitness classes, a large strength and conditioning area, and personal training services. The 28,000-square-foot facility is also conveniently located near the Zachry Engineering Education Complex!

A gate to a baseball field with a sign that says penberthy. A gate to the outdoor turf and grass fields with a sign that says Penberthy Rec Sports Complex.

Penberthy Rec Sports Complex

Nearly 50 acres of play space make up the Penberthy fields. This facility hosts playing areas for sport clubs, intramural sports, and special events. Both grass and turf fields are available, and all fields are lit after sundown.

Outside view of the main entrance of the PEAP Building with a sign that says the Physical Education Activity Program.

Physical Education Academic Building (PEAP)

In partnership with the Department of Health and Kinesiology, the PEAP (Physical Education Activity Program) building offers a multitude of fitness classes and areas for gymnastics, fencing, yoga, self-defense, and Pilates.

A tennis court with a net and benches.

Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Center

Rec Sports has partnered with PEAP to give students access to the Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Center! This facility is home to 15 state-of-the-art tennis courts and 10 pickleball courts, including 12 that are lit. This facility is used for Health & Kinesiology classes as well as recreational use by Rec members.