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Recreation Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 279 Google reviews · College track in Allendale, Michigan

Indoor Grass / turf

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Recreation center with a weight room, three-court main gym, and courts for basketball, volleyball, and racquetball.

Plan your run

Access Members / paid access
Surface Grass / turf — gentle on the joints but uneven; slower times
Indoor runs year-round in any weather — a winter and rainy-day option
Amenities restrooms, parking, bleachers (from runner reviews)
Today see hours ·
Phone +1 616-331-3313
Website gvsu.edu

Hours

Monday	6 am–12 am
Tuesday	6 am–12 am
Wednesday	6 am–12 am
Thursday	6 am–12 am
Friday	6 am–9 pm
Saturday	8 am–8 pm
Sunday	11 am–10 pm

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Recreation Center open to the public?

Recreation Center is a private or paid-access facility — expect a membership, day pass, or admission rather than open public access. Check their site or call for current rates and public hours before you plan a visit.

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What's at this track

Features at Recreation Center, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

 🏟️ Indoor Running Tracks 2 mentions 
“The top floor is the indoor track for those of you that hate the thought of running on a stationary treadmill.”
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 💺 Tracks with Bleachers 3 mentions 
“If you are sitting for an event, bring a seat back chair for the bleachers.”
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 🚻 Tracks with Restrooms 2 mentions 
“The equipment is nice and the lockerooms are large with bathrooms and showers.”
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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 279 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

 ⏱️ great for intervals 3 mentions 
“This rec center is a great place to do any workout or play most indoor sports.”
 👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 4 mentions 
 💚 free to use 4 mentions 
“Basketball courts, indoor running track, free weights, weight machines, and cardio equipment.”
 😊 friendly regulars 2 mentions 
“The staff is always welcoming and friendly”

From the reviews

…The top floor is the indoor track for those of you that hate the thought of running on a stationary treadmill. The staff is always welcoming and friendly

★★★★★ — Colin, Apr 2019

…Basketball courts, indoor running track, free weights, weight machines, and cardio equipment. If you can think it, they have it. The equipment is in good shape and taken care of. I do recommend going during off hours as the gym can be packed during peak hours.

★★★★☆ — Austin, Dec 2021

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Where to find Recreation Center

10915 N Campus Dr, Allendale, MI49401

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.