Otto Recreation Center

Otto Recreation Center The main home of The signature purple "M" on the east end of Otto serves as an air return for the ventilation system in the facility.

Completed in September of 2005, this $8.4 million renovation includes a new wood gym floor housing three basketball/volleyball courts, a new three-lane walking/jogging track and cardio area, a new weight room, a central check in point and equipment checkout desk, remodeled locker rooms and a student lounge.

08/24/2026
Are you registered for fall semester? Your access to Otto Recreation Center begins on Monday!
08/11/2026

Are you registered for fall semester? Your access to Otto Recreation Center begins on Monday!

REMINDER:We'll be CLOSED on Friday, June 19th to observe the Juneteenth holiday.
06/17/2026

REMINDER:
We'll be CLOSED on Friday, June 19th to observe the Juneteenth holiday.

We are closed all next week, but Summer Hours begin Monday, May 18th! Students taking summer classes (through MSU) will ...
05/08/2026

We are closed all next week, but Summer Hours begin Monday, May 18th! Students taking summer classes (through MSU) will have a membership through their student fees. Students not taking summer classes will need to purchase a summer membership for $30, which will cover you from May 18 through August 23rd.

FACILITY HOURS CHANGE: We're heading down the final stretch! The switch to finals week hours begin on Monday. Be sure...
04/30/2026

FACILITY HOURS CHANGE: We're heading down the final stretch! The switch to finals week hours begin on Monday. Be sure to check the MNSU CREC app for finals week hours for Otto Recreation Center, Highland Pool, Myers Field House, group exercise classes and Rock Wall hours.

Due to inclement weather, all campus recreation facilities will be CLOSED Sunday, March 15th and will remain closed unti...
03/15/2026

Due to inclement weather, all campus recreation facilities will be CLOSED Sunday, March 15th and will remain closed until 2pm on March 16th. Stay safe out there Mavericks!

Throwback to when Otto Recreation Center was Otto Arena, home to Athletics. A 2005 remodel modernized the facility into ...
01/29/2026

Throwback to when Otto Recreation Center was Otto Arena, home to Athletics. A 2005 remodel modernized the facility into the general student focused rec center it is today.

Welcome Back Mavericks!Otto Recreation Center is open 11am-7pm today through Sunday. Regular semester hours begin on Mo...
01/09/2026

Welcome Back Mavericks!
Otto Recreation Center is open 11am-7pm today through Sunday. Regular semester hours begin on Monday!

Get your workout in early today! To better serve you throughout the semester, campus recreation will be closing all fac...
08/25/2025

Get your workout in early today! To better serve you throughout the semester, campus recreation will be closing all facilities (except Myers rock wall) for staff training at 6pm tonight.
Have a great semester Mavericks!

Address

Ellis Avenue
Mankato, MN
56001

Opening Hours

8am - 6pm

Telephone

(507) 389-2796

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