Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland

Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland Building inclusive communities through recreation, nurturing environmental stewardship and enhancing wellbeing for all. and abroad.

Join us in creating healthier, happier, connected lives! When you major in one of our recreation programs, you follow in the footsteps of a long line of leaders in the field. Our faculty are highly respected teachers and scholars who will give you the personal attention you need to succeed. You’ll have the opportunity to do internships and fieldwork in parks, hospitals, recreation departments and

other settings in the U.S. Our definition of “classroom” is extremely broad — you can get academic credit for kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing and other outdoor adventures. Cortland has the longest-running and most comprehensive recreation program in New York and is one of only three U.S. colleges with national accreditation in all four of its recreation majors. Our alumni network of accomplished professionals, combined with your Cortland degree, will put you on the path to a rewarding career.

Recreation is more than fun and games, it's about protecting and preserving the spaces we use to recreate. A key part of...
06/10/2026

Recreation is more than fun and games, it's about protecting and preserving the spaces we use to recreate. A key part of our OEP experience is getting out and seeing those spaces first hand, standing in awe of our surroundings, and sharing the sights that make places worth protecting for future generations.

Parting is such sweet sorrow. A great view to wake up to before paddling back to Antlers 😞
06/04/2026

Parting is such sweet sorrow. A great view to wake up to before paddling back to Antlers 😞

She's a big girl, but she's our girl. Raquette River portage complete and headed across Forked Lake.
06/04/2026

She's a big girl, but she's our girl. Raquette River portage complete and headed across Forked Lake.

Adirondack chair in the actual Adirondacks. We found our seat!
06/02/2026

Adirondack chair in the actual Adirondacks. We found our seat!

Our cafeterias have had slightly better views than usual this week.
06/02/2026

Our cafeterias have had slightly better views than usual this week.

In Recreation, time to burn is time to earn! So, while waiting for a transport to the start of their trip,  one of our O...
05/30/2026

In Recreation, time to burn is time to earn! So, while waiting for a transport to the start of their trip, one of our OEP groups took some time to do a family photo shoot!
Safe travels to all our groups over the next five days.

We're eating in the back Country. What's your Jam?
05/30/2026

We're eating in the back Country. What's your Jam?

In case you've wondered what it's like without phones. Arts & crafts, board games and polar plunge in the morning!!
05/28/2026

In case you've wondered what it's like without phones. Arts & crafts, board games and polar plunge in the morning!!

A glimpse into the educational aspects of OEP. We are learning about canoe safety, inclusive recreation and leave no tra...
05/27/2026

A glimpse into the educational aspects of OEP. We are learning about canoe safety, inclusive recreation and leave no trace principles.

Welcome to OEP 2026!
05/25/2026

Welcome to OEP 2026!

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PO Box 2000
Cortland, NY
13045

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