History

Historic black and white image of volleyball players.

Over 100-Year Legacy

  • Fall 2016 marked a century of collegiate recreation at Oregon State University.  
  • OSU Department of Recreational Sports has the third oldest intramural program in the nation.

  • It started in 1916 when Dr. A.D. Brown formalized the Intramural Athletic Program as part of the Division of Health and Physical Education.

  • Additional programming took shape in that Division, as well as Student Life and Athletics, before coming together under a common campus recreation title and roof.

Overhead exterior view of the front of the McAlexander Fieldhouse

McAlexander Fieldhouse

  • In 1971, McAlexanderFieldhouse was acquired for campus recreation use. 
Historic exterior image of the Dixon Recreation Center prior to more contemporary renovations.

Dixon Recreation Center

  • Dixon Recreation Center was originally constructed in 1974.  
  • A growing student population prompted facility expansions in 1992 and 2004. 
Historic overhead image of Student Legacy Park.

Student Legacy Park

  • Student Legacy Park opened in 2011. 
  • Its name recognizes the vision and support of the student body, which made all construction possible.