Campus Feature Boiler Challenge Course Boiler Challenge offers a unique learning environment that provides an engaging and fun experience for participants and groups. These experiences enhance group skills such as communication, trust, problem solving and decision making through mental and physical challenges. Each Boiler Challenge option can meet any group's needs and goals. Recreation & Wellness is proud to offer an adaptive program that meets all physical abilities. Visit the Boiler Challenge Program Website for more information.
Campus Feature Horticulture Park History : Home to more than 300 types of trees and plants, Horticulture Park provides a nearby escape from Purdue’s campus, as well as academic experiences for horticulture and forestry classes. The 24-acre park officially opened May 10, 1967. C.W. Beese, professor of engineering and a plant enthusiast, donated the park’s central parcel of land. Beese originally started the park’s plant collection in the 1940s. Other portions of the park come from the estate of…
Campus Feature Lynn Hall Courtyard Inside Purdue’s Lynn Hall, the Continuum Café overlooks the Lynn Hall Courtyard, a common gathering space for Purdue’s Veterinary Medicine students and faculty.
Campus Feature McCormick Woods Property Information: 38 acres 2.95 miles of trails for walkers, runners, and bikers No horses or motorized vehicles on trails Carry out trash No painting or defacing of trees Dogs must be on a leash at all times Open all year to foot traffic Bikers rules and conditions: Helmets required No riding Nov.1 to Mar.31 No riding when trails are wet No constructing jumps Stay on established trails McCormick Woods, located on the edge of…
Campus Feature Pickett Memorial Park A park is the perfect home for an interesting collection of sculptures. This area is used for outdoor classes, family picnics, club outings and contemplation.
Campus Feature Reflection Park / Sinninger Pond Refection Park/Sinninger Pond, located at the base of the Bell Tower, is dedicated to James C. Sinninger, who served as Purdue's Superintendent of Grounds from October 1942 to September 1983. During his 40 plus years, Sinninger planted 10,000 trees on Purdue's campus. Plaque Reads: By resolution of the Board of Trustees of Purdue University, James D. Sinninger, Superintendent of Grounds (October 1, 1943 – September 30, 1982) is hereby honored for his dedicated service and…
Campus Feature Stewart Woods Property Information: 31 acres 1.45 miles of trail No bikes, horses, or motorized vehicles on trails Carry out any trash No painting or defacing of trees Dogs must be on a leash at all times Dr. R.B. Stewart provided use of his 22 acre property in 1951 for “giving training and practice to students and other”. FNR utilized this property heavily for instruction since it was one of the last remaining woods, along with McCormick…
Campus Feature The Dolores McCall Pet Tribute Garden The Dolores McCall Pet Tribute Garden provides the opportunity for caregivers and animal owners to pay tribute to a beloved pet with a permanent legacy. The inspiration for the garden came from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 1972, which wanted to honor all who have been touched by the human-animal bond. Clients may make a gift that is recognized with a personalized bronze plaque in remembrance of a pet, for display…
