Things To Do On & Off-Campus At Fresno State

On-campus, Fresno State students head to the University Student Union (USU) basement to shoot some pool, play some games in the arcade, and compete against each other in a few frames of Bulldog Bowl. The vast majority of students get involved in one of the hundreds of on-campus clubs from rugby to bachata dance, there’s something to interest everyone. Fresno students also enjoy attending the many events on campus like open-mic night, movie nights theater performances, and suiting up in their red and blue gear, and cheering on the Bulldogs at a sporting event!

Head off-campus and explore the great city of Fresno! If you’re an outdoors lover, you’re in luck because Fresno has immaculate weather all year round and plenty of things to do to enjoy it. Spend a day at the Chaffee Zoo or stroll throughout the Shinzen Friendship Garden. Visit the Forestiere Underground Gardens, which is just what it sounds like - a collection of gardens that were built underground that attracts tourists from all over. And although the ocean isn’t super close (just under a three-hour drive) students do have Island Waterpark where they can go and cool off on a hot day.

Highlights include:

Play Bulldog Bowl
Cheer on the Bulldogs at a sporting event
Spend a day at Chaffee Zoo
Visit the Forestiere Underground Gardens

Outdoors/Recreation at Cal State Fresno

Cal State Freno students have many ways to stay active all year long! Right on campus, all students have access to the Student Recreation Center. Here, students can take advantage of the workout facility and weight room, aquatics center, fitness studios and instructed classes, multiple sports courts, and so much more! If you’re looking for an adventure with fellow classmates then get involved in the Leadertrips program. This program arranges activities and some include outdoor hiking trips and ropes courses.

Fresno is filled with many parks and trails to take advantage of! Grab your friends toss a football around or hike the trails Shinzen Friendship Garden, the Fresno County Blossom Trail, or Roeding Park, just to name a few. If you have a weekend to spare, try and make the trek to famous Yosemite National Park for a weekend of camping and wilderness fun. It’s only about an hour and a half of a drive!