Welcome to the RAC!
The Recreation Activity Center is a state-of-the-art recreation center and a central hub for student life on Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro Campus. At 215,000 square feet and thousands of daily visits, it’s one of the largest campus recreation centers in the nation.
The RAC first opened on April 18, 1998 as an 80,000 square foot facility and re-opened with an expansion to its current size on November 6, 2006. It’s also the first building on Georgia Southern’s Statesboro campus to achieve LEED certification, the world’s most widely recognized green building rating system.
Find Your Daily Grind
The RAC is more than a gym. Find your routine or try something new every day with high quality equipment and facilities.
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Work Out
Stay fit at your own pace in our 18,000 square foot Fitness Center, our indoor fitness track or in our multi-purpose rooms for dance, martial arts and more.
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Play On
Check out equipment and hit our professional courts for basketball, volleyball, soccer, pickleball, racquetball, wallyball, badminton and more.
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Dive In
Make waves in our 25 yards by 25 meter indoor lap pool, the outdoor leisure pool and the sauna at the Aquatics Center.
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Find Your Program
The RAC is home to the largest selection of CRI programming. Find new events and activities every week all semester long.
Aquatics
Take a dive, learn first aid and lounge by the pool – the water’s always fine in Statesboro.
Fitness
Raise the bar with training, competitions and other special events in Statesboro.
Group Fitness
Join the Group Fit Fam with fun classes every week for casual and core workouts.
Intramural Sports
Team up and play your favorite sports all semester.
Club Sports
Compete with your fellow Eagles against other schools and build lasting bonds.
Southern Adventures
Chart new courses with trips, clinics and challenges.
Injury Prevention & Care
Stay healthy, stay active. Our team of certified athletic trainers at the RAC provides professional support to help prevent, evaluate, and treat injuries—whether you’re recovering from a strain or looking to avoid one. Services include injury assessments, taping, rehab guidance, and more to keep you moving safely and confidently.
Learn More About Injury Prevention & Care
Member Services
Have questions about memberships, guest passes, or locker rentals? Our Member Services team at the RAC is here to help you make the most of your experience. From equipment checkouts to adaptive services and facility access, we’ll make sure you’re set up for success every time you visit.
Get Details from Member Services
Reserve a Venue
Looking for a space to host your next meeting, event, or student program? Our multi-use gyms and smart meeting spaces at the RAC come equipped with modern audio-visual technology, flexible layouts, and on-site support—perfect for workshops, trainings, or social events.
Reserve Your Venue
Regular Operating Hours
Check our hours to plan your routine at the RAC.
| Day | Fall & Spring Semester Hours | Summer Semester Hours |
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| Monday – Thursday | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Closed |
Special Hours & Breaks
Get ready for when we close for holidays, breaks and maintenance.
| Event | Date(s) | Hours |
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| Summer Break | Saturday, May 10 – Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Closed |
| Summer Hours Begin | Monday, May 12, 2025 | |
| Memorial Day Holiday | Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Closed |
| Memorial Day Holiday | Monday, May 26, 2025 | Closed |
| Juneteenth | Thursday, June 19, 2025 | |
| Independence Day Holiday | Thursday, July 3 & Friday, July 4, 2025 | Closed |
| Summer Break | Saturday, July 19 – Sunday, Aug. 3 | Closed |
Find Your Way to the RAC
Get directions to the Recreation Activity Center located inside M.C. Anderson Park on Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus.
Facility Address for Navigation:
2687 Bunny Akins Blvd
Statesboro, GA 30458
Take I-16 East to exit 116 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit). Take a left onto Highway 301. Drive approximately 9 miles. Make a right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway. Continue until you reach the next light. Turn left onto Akins Blvd. Take first left onto Malecki Drive. This will lead you into the RAC parking lot.
Take I-16 West to exit 127 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit). Take a right onto Highway 67 North. Drive approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway. Turn right onto Akins Blvd. Take first left onto Malecki Drive. This will lead you into the RAC parking lot.
Come into Statesboro to the fourth traffic light. Turn right at this traffic light onto Highway 301 South/Main Street. Continue through Statesboro, past the main entrance to Georgia Southern on your left. Take a left onto Old Register Road. At the traffic circle, take the first exit and stay on Old Register Rd. Continue onto Forest Drive. Turn right onto Akins Blvd, and you will approach the RAC on the right.
Parking at the RAC
Any parking lots at the Recreation Activity Center and M.C. Anderson Park are ticketed. A valid Georgia Southern University parking decal is required to park during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3.pm. Monday through Friday. Free bike and skateboard parking is available at the front of the RAC.
Parking at the RAC can be scarce on days of special events like football games or in the evening when intramural games are played. We encourage our patrons to find alternative means of transportation to and from the RAC such as carpooling, riding a bike, scooter or skateboard, or using Southern Express, Georgia Southern’s free campus transit.
Contact Us
We’re eager to hear from you and help you find your fit.
The Recreation Activity Center
2687 Bunny Akins Blvd.
Statesboro, GA 30458
912-478-5436