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Summer Hours (May 2 - August 29, 2025)

  • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

CRC Summer Closures & Holidays

  • July 4 - July 6: Closed

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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.

RFC Finals Week Hours

  • Monday - Wednesday, May 5-7: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Summer Break (May 8 - August 29)

  • RFC Closed

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

Bike Shop Semester Hours*

  • Tuesday - Friday: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday - Monday: Closed

Fall 2025 Semester Dates: September 2 - November 14
Spring 2026 Semester Dates: March 17 - May 1


*Please note: The Bike Shop will now operate only during academic semesters and will serve UMass Lowell students, faculty, and staff. While repair services are no longer available to the general public, community members may still purchase new and used bicycles. For inquiries, please email: bikeshop@uml.edu.


Bike Shop Closed for Winter and Summer

  • Used and new bikes are available year-round to the public and university community. Email: bikeshop@uml.edu for details.
  • Free Wheelers daily rental bikes and summer semester rental bike options ($75) are available to UMass Lowell students, faculty, and staff at the Campus Recreation Center for the summer of 2025. Email: bikeshop@uml.edu for details on summer semester rental bike options.

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.

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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.