The emphasis of sports programs at Reed lies in encouraging students to become participants rather than spectators. The Watzek Sports Center houses two gyms, an indoor pool, squash and racquetball courts, locker rooms with saunas, a weight room, a martial arts room, and a dance studio. The college owns a ski cabin on Mt. Hood and river kayaks, sea kayaks, canoes, and sailboats, with six vans to transport students to college events.
Students can check out outdoor recreation equipment at the backpack co-op.