The facade of the Outing Rental Center

OUTING RENTAL CENTER

  

May 9 - August 15

Day

Time

Monday and Friday 12pm-6pm
Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday CLOSED
* May 12- 16 closed for Summer reset
*Juneteenth (Thurs: June 19)
* May 26 closed Memorial Day
* July 4th closed Independence Day
*Staff Training Day: All Facilities Closed on 8/14, All Facilities Closed until 4pm on 8/15  
*The Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center will be closed 5/5/25-5/10/25 for maintenance  
*Family Hours: All Hours of Operation  
*Family Facility Hours: Saturdays & Sundays only  

 

Location

130 South Linden Street
Richmond, VA 23284
804.828.6004

Accessibility

There is an accessible ramp to the Outing Rental Center by the entrance on South Linden Street. 

RecWell's Outdoor Adventure Program  offers low rental rates on items such as canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, and more. We also have books and maps covering a variety of areas and activities. Rentals are available to any VCU student and current RecWell members.

The Outing Rental Center is located at 130 South Linden Street. It is across a driveway from the Mary and Frances Youth Center, and across from the Cary Street Gym. Call 804.828.6004 to reach the ORC directly.

The Outing Rental Center is located at 130 South Linden Street. It is across a driveway from the Mary and Frances Youth Center, and across from the Cary Street Gym. Call 804.828.6004 to reach the ORC directly.

Students floating in rafts

Rental Rates

  • A current photo ID is required to rent equipment
  • The ORC accepts credit card (including tap to pay) - this is a cashless facility.
  • Reservations as NOT available for individual patrons. All equipment is first come, first-serve. VCU or community groups may inquire about larger rentals at outdoors@vcu.edu.
  • Rental hours are 12pm - 6pm Mondays and Fridays. All rentals are billed at a 4-day rate (Monday - Friday or Friday - Monday) for students or RecWell members.
  • Non-members can purchase a day pass to be able to rent.

ORC Summer 2025 Rental Rates