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Spring Semester Hours (Through April 30)

  • Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

CRC Holiday and Break Hours


Patriot's Day Weekend

  • Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Monday, April 21: Noon - 11 p.m.

Finals Week (May 1-9)

  • Reading Day, Thursday, May 1: 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Friday, May 2: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Monday - Friday, May 5-9: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Visit Us

Campus Recreation Center (CRC)
322 Aiken Street
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-934-5080

University Snow Closures

  • The CRC will close when the university is closed for snow over winter break.
  • When the university is closed for snow during the semester, closures or adjustments to CRC or Riverview Fitness Center (RFC) operating hours will be posted on the UML Campus Recreation Instagram page.

Spring Semester Hours (Through April 30)

  • Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

Holiday Hours

Patriot's Day Weekend

  • Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20: Closed
  • Monday, April 21: Noon - 10 p.m.

RFC Finals Week Hours

  • Reading Day, Thursday, May 1: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Friday, May 2: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 3: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 4: Closed
  • Monday - Wednesday, May 5-7: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Summer Break (May 8 - August 29)

  • RFC Closed.

Visit Us

Riverview Fitness Center (RFC)
1291 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
Phone: 978-934-6476

The Bike Shop will be closed starting May 2, 2025.

  • Free Wheelers rental bikes will be available for checkout at the Campus Recreation Center this summer.
  • Spring Semester Shop Hours (through May 1)
    • Tuesday - Friday: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
    • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    • Sunday and Monday: Closed

Visit Us

5-2 Lawrence Drive
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-934-6797
email: bikeshop@uml.edu

Summer Hours

June 13 through August 31

  • Monday: 3-8 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 3-8 p.m.
  • Friday: 3-8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 1-8 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1-8 p.m.

Holidays

  • June 19 (Juneteenth): normal hours
  • July 4 (Independence Day): normal hours

Fall Hours

All of September:

  • Saturdays: 1-6 p.m.
  • Sundays and Weekdays: Closed

Closed in October and beyond.

Visit Us

UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse and Kayak Center
500 Pawtucket Boulevard
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-934-5690
Email: kayakcenter@uml.edu

Campus Recreation Facilities

Inclement Weather Policy

If the university is closed or delayed due to bad weather follow us on Instagram for changes in operating hours and facility updates.