Are you trying to find information for Purdue in Indianapolis? Visit our Purdue in Indianapolis webpage for more information.
Are you trying to find information for Purdue in Indianapolis? Visit our Purdue in Indianapolis webpage for more information.
Please use the links below to support Purdue Recreation & Wellness.
If you would like to make a contribution to the completion of the RecWell Outdoor Master Plan please click the link to take you to our donation page.
Donate to the RecWell Outdoor Master Plan to help complete our vision for outdoor spaces. Your contribution supports the creation of engaging, accessible and sustainable recreation areas for the Purdue community.
The Purdue RecWell Outdoor Space Master Plan will provide a framework exploring opportunities regarding outdoor recreation and wellness facilities. The process includes an analysis of programming and potential development sites to develop a strategy that meets current and future recreation, health and wellness needs. The Plan will include a needs assessment and utilization analysis of existing outdoor facilities. Student and user group input will be incorporated through the process to guide the master planning team.
The vision for Gold Fields and Pickett Park is to consider these outdoor venues as a single destination that provide a variety of outdoor spaces and activities to meet a diverse student population with a wide range of recreational needs, while still allowing space for future campus initiatives. The proposed recreation facilities will operate more efficiently and utilize less space.
Future Plans include:
]
RecWell serves as the second largest employer of students on Purdue's campus with over 800 students employed annually. We’re an ambassador for their success inside and outside of RecWell, ensuring our employment positions provide opportunities for students to develop leadership, communication, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills while working in a team.
Our recently renamed Howard & Mary Taylor Endowment for Student Success supports these student employees through professional development opportunities and academic scholarships while honoring the legacy of Howard & Mary Taylor, and their commitment to student success inside and outside of the CoRec. Howard, the director of RecWell from 2005-2019, and his late-wife Mary, were champions for all things recreation and wellness, committing countless hours serving students through campus and national recreation initiatives across the county.
Support Pickett Memorial Park, named for the late Dean Pickett, a student at Purdue. He died in July 1969 in Yosemite National Park when a ledge he was standing on gave way. His parents, Robert and Margaret Pickett, established the park in 1971 to memorialize their son and his great love of the outdoors.
Class of 1979 High Team Challenge Course-A three level team challenge course with six different elements-the highest level at forty feet-two cargo net entry points, and an exhilarating zip-line exit.
Give to the Class of 1979 High Team Challenge Course – a three-level team challenge course featuring six different elements, including the highest level at forty feet, two cargo net entry points and an exhilarating zip-line exit.
Support Club Sports at RecWell! Funds are primarily used to support club travel to various competitions and national tournaments, as well as, equipment needs and capital expenses. If you’d like to donate to a specific Club Sport, please check back in the spring for links to give to a specific club sport!
Support RecWell Now! Your contribution helps Purdue Recreation and Wellness enhance quality of life on campus by promoting engagement in recreation, fostering a healthy lifestyle, and supporting lifelong learning.
Last modified: March 17, 2026