The facade of the Outing Rental Center

OUTING RENTAL CENTER

  

Fall 2025: August 15 - December 11
Monday - Thursday CLOSED
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
*Staff Training Closures: August 14 (all day, all Facilities) & August 15 (until 4pm)  
*The ORC & Climbing Wall will be closed Labor Day (September 1) and Reading Day (October 17)  
*Family Swim Hours: All Hours of Operation  
*Family Facility Hours: Saturdays & Sundays only  
*The Thalhimer Tennis Center will be closed for one week in October for Bubble Installation  - Dates TBD (anticipate last week of October)  

Fall Break: November 24-November 30
Friday 11/21 CLOSED
Saturday 11/22 CLOSED
Sunday 11/23 CLOSED
Monday 11/24 CLOSED
Tuesday 11/25 CLOSED
Wednesday 11/26 CLOSED
Thursday 11/27 CLOSED
Friday 11/28 CLOSED
Saturday 11/29 CLOSED
Sunday 11/30 Resume Normal Fall Hours
Winter Break 2025: December 12 - January 11
Monday - Thursday CLOSED
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
*All facilities will be CLOSED December 24-January 1.
*Family Hours: All hours of operation during the Winter Break

 

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.

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