In 1986, Muskingum proudly opened the doors of its new Recreation Center, which was named the Anne C. Steele Center in the spring of 2016 in honor of Muskingum’s 20th president.

Since then, students, faculty, staff, athletes and the New Concord community have utilized this 117,000 square-foot facility.

Furthermore, Phase I of the renovation of the Rec Center was completed in August, 2007, and features:

the multi-million dollar Cooper Wing
a football locker complex
the Kalnow Center
a state-of-the-art athletic training center
a state-of-the-art basketball locker rooms.

The beautiful center features:

a 2,500-seat varsity gymnasium
a 6,000 square-foot weight room that includes 15 half racks (each with 450 lbs.)
50 pairs of dumbbells
three ham-glute machines
two back stations
13 jump/stretch/flex band stations
a 1,100 square-foot cardiovascular fitness area that features treadmills
elliptical cross trainers
bikes and circuit training machines

This elevator-equipped facility features:

racquetball court
indoor golf training facility
batting cages
a lap pool
locker rooms for athletic and visiting teams, officials, faculty and students
seminar rooms
staff offices
a laundry room
an athletic training room

Additionally, the center houses the John Glenn Gym Area.

This portion of the facility encompasses one full-size basketball court, used extensively for varsity practices, intramurals and other recreation.

The Performance Court is home for the Muskingum basketball teams.

This varsity gymnasium features a press box equipped with utility lines, dual LED scoreboards, a state-of-the-art sound system and the Muskie Skybox, which overlooks the court.