• Singles in Athens, Ohio can meet other adults in arts classes and in recreational sports activities.people group on meadow image by Pavel Losevsky from Fotolia.com
  
  The small city of Athens is in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio. It is a regional multicultural hub due to the presence of Ohio University within its city limits. The university's resources and academic community coupled with local arts and entertainment offerings give adult singles in Athens many options for socializing and meeting potential friends and dates in low-key, stimulating environments.
  
  

Parks and Recreation

• Singles can get in shape, learn a sport and join competitive athletic teams through a myriad of programs sponsored by the city's Community Arts, Parks and Recreation Department. Throughout the year, there are classes and leagues where adults can mingle and meet new acquaintances. Sports teams include volleyball, softball and more. The city's community center has many fitness classes include tae kwon do, fencing, pilates and yoga. For singles with children, the community center also offers a child watch program for parents while they are taking classes or competing in a sport. Senior singles can meet others in their age range in nutrition, exercise, walking and bridge groups.
  
  Athens Community Arts, Parks & Recreation
  
  701 East State Street
  
  Athens, Ohio 45701
  
  740-592-3325
  
  ci.athens.oh.us
  
  

Dance Classes

• Taking a dance class gives singles the opportunity learn a new art form and practice their skills among other adults. Factory Street Dance Studio offers ballet, modern, pilates, stretching and cardio classes where singles can meet others and create a rapport in a comfortable environment. Classes are offered during the evening, taught by current and former professional dancers and certified fitness instructors.
  
  Factory Street Studio
  
  37 Ohio Avenue
  
  Athens, Ohio 45701
  
  740-594-2302
  
  factorystreetstudio.org
  
  

ARTS/West

• ARTS/West is a multi-purpose arts space in Athens offering art programs that include music, writing and art classes. Artistically inclined singles who want to meet like-minded adults can enroll in poetry, guitar and drawing classes. Adults can also sign up to participate in community performances hosted at the center. Belly dancing and yoga classes are also available at ARTS/West. The center's mailing list online allows participants to stay abreast of their classes and programming.
  
  ARTS/West
  
  132 West State Street
  
  Athens, OH 45701
  
  740-592-4315
  
  artswest.blogspot.com
  
  

Ohio University Groups

• Ohio University is a large, public research university with more than 19,000 students including approximately 3,400 graduate students at the Athens campus. Single university employees and graduate students meet new colleagues and classmates by participating in non-credit arts and life skills classes. The university's recreation program has more than 36 campus clubs and sports groups. Gay, lesbian and transgender university community members and alumni can meet and build friendships by participating in social and political events, such as National Coming Out Day festivities sponsored by the university's LGBT Center.
  
  Ohio University
  
  Athens, OH 45701
  
  740-593-1000
  
  ohio.edu