Handley Recreation Center

The Handley Center is your stop for hands-on activities for all ages!

Discover the not-so-mysterious forces behind the phases of the moon. Detect invisible particles in real time using a cloud chamber and explore how researchers shield their experiments from radiation. Learn how to program robots with the basics of block coding. Experiment with a model of SURF’s underground dewatering system to see how our engineers keep the underground dry. Take a look inward with Monument Health’s giant inflatable heart and lungs. Learn about biofilms—sticky substances that can be found all around us—and how they impact our daily lives.