Ralph S. O’Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being
Ralph S. O’Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being
Updates
O’Connor Closures:
Saturday, April 27th – EARLY CLOSURE @ 5:00 PM: Spring Fair Concert
Wednesday, May 1st – FULL CLOSURE: WSE Design Day
Bill Harrington Climbing Wall CLOSED Sunday 3/31 – 4/7 to ensure proper set-up and route setting before the Climbing Competition on April 7th.
Court Closures:
Court 3
- Saturday, April 13th @ 3 PM: LEED Greek Week Volleyball Event
Court 2
- Saturday, April 13th @ 2:30 PM: Varsity Men’s Basketball Recruiting Event
All Courts
- Friday, April 12th @ 2:00 PM – Saturday, April 13th @ 4:00 PM: Out of the Darkness Walk
All Courts
- Sunday, April 21st @ 4:00 PM: The HOP Blacklight Bash – Skate Night
All Courts
- Friday, April 26th @ 2 PM – Thursday, May 2nd @ 10 AM: Spring Powerlifting Showdown, Spring Fair Concert, & WSE Design Day
Pool Closures:
Our Commitment to Hopkins Well-being
Health, wellness, fitness, and community — are the guiding principles of the programs offered through the Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center. Our staff is here to engage you in experiences to improve your well-being, ranging from yoga classes to help build inner strength and reduce stress to exciting outdoor trips and courses that encourage and develop leadership, teamwork, environmental stewardship, character development, and transferable life skills.
Whether it’s quenching your thirst for competition or providing an opportunity to build friendships with others who love the game, we offer extensive club and intramural programs year-round. Looking to improve your fitness level or struggling to navigate your personal workout routine? Consider our fitness programs, including our personal training or group fitness classes as a fun and social change of pace.
Explore our website or visit us on the Homewood campus to learn about the myriad offerings available. We look forward to becoming a vital part of your Johns Hopkins experience!
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