Facilities

Opened in 2002, the 65,000-square-foot Campus Recreation Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a state-of-the-art recreational facility designed to meet the needs of the UMass Lowell campus community.

Fitness Center

The 6,500-square-foot fitness center is filled with state-of-the-art fitness equipment that will satisfy both the inexperienced and experienced user.  LifeFitness, Precor, Cybex, and Concept II cardiovascular equipment is complemented by Bodymasters and LifeFitness strength-training equipment.

Three multipurpose courts are for basketball, volleyball and badminton.  The courts are also used for intramural sports competitions and club sport practices and games. 

Two multipurpose studios are located on the second floor of the facility.  Both studios have state-of-the-art Bose sound systems with wireless microphones for instructors.  Muscualr conditioning, mind-body, and aerobic-based group fitness classes utilize these studios including classes such as Zumba, kickboxing, yoga, abs, and pilates. The studios are also utilized for instructional programs, club sports teams including martial arts, fencing, dance, and a host of other pursuits.

Surrounding the multipurpose courts is a 1/10-mile running track.  The facility can be used for walking, as well as running.  The seamless track surface also boasts banked turns to assist runners through the corners.

Racquet Sports

Two racquetball courts and one squash court are available for those interested in this type of activity.  All courts have glass back walls so action can be viewed from both the first and second floor of the building.

Locker Rooms

Locker-room facilities are available to all patrons of the facility.  Lockers can be used on a daily basis with locks and towels that can be checked out from the Welcome Desk.  Other equipment that can be checked out from the Welcome Desk includes baskteballs, racquetball, squash, ping pong, pool, and other personal fitness equipment.  Locker rooms include both showers and saunas.