Campus Recreation Center

The Campus Recreation Center (CRC) is located at 322 Aiken St., Lowell, MA 01854
978-934-5080

Facility Hours     CRC Calendar

Full-time UMass Lowell students, faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, part-time staff, and matriculated part-time/continuing studies students have access to the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) at no additional cost.

Membership options are also available to alumni and immediate family members of alumni, faculty,  staff, and students who are 18 years or older.

Activity Spaces

Main Fitness Center

Our two-floor 7,500 square foot fitness center is outfitted with a variety of equipment for all of your fitness needs including 40+ pieces of free weight and selectorized strength pieces from major brands such as  Matrix, Precor, and Cybex. Our second floor contains over 40+ pieces of cardio equipment from Matrix including treadmills, stair climbers, ellipticals, cross trainers, and upright and recumbent bikes. 

The former racquet court adjacent to the CRC fitness center was renovated in 2024 providing a more private fitness space option for small weights, functional exercises, and stretching.

Atrium Fitness Center

Opened in 2019, this 1,250 square foot fitness area is located near the main entrance of the CRC and is equipped with various cardio and strength training equipment. This space allows for members to get a quick workout in a smaller, more private environment. 

Indoor Turf

Our middle racquetball court was renovated in the spring of 2026 to add a new functional fitness turf. Patrons can use the turf for fitness exercises, conditioning, and agility drills. There is some small weight equipment and a fitness sled available to use inside this space. Please follow all posted rules including:

• Shoes required at all times, no bare feet
• No cleats or spikes
• No food or drink inside the turf
• No spitting
• No contact sports

Multipurpose Courts

Three multipurpose courts are utilized for basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and badminton. The courts are also used for Intramural Sports competitions and Club Sport practices and games. View the current court calendar for scheduled programs and open recreation times for pickleball, volleyball, and badminton. The CRC typically keeps one court open for open basketball throughout the day. 

External groups can inquire about renting the courts for a fee during low-use times outside of the semester. Please visit our facility rentals webpage for more information!

Aerobic Studios

Two aerobic studios are located on the second floor of the CRC. Group fitness classes are held year-round and are free to all of our patrons. Class formats include zumba, kickboxing, spin, yoga, insanity, strength, tabata, abs and more! Just show up a few minutes before each class starts, no need to register! View  current GFIT schedule. These studios are also used for instructional programs and club sports team practices. View the current studio calendar.

Indoor Track

The track is 1/10 of a mile with sloped corners to assist runners as they make turns. A large digital clock is visible around the track and lap counters can be checked out for free at our Welcome Desk. The track direction alternates daily. Walkers are asked to stay on the inside lanes and runners should use the outside lanes. Signage is located on track with all track rules and standard operating procedures.

Racquetball Court

The CRC has one racquetball court available for recreational use. The court has glass back walls so action can be viewed from both the first and second floor of the CRC. All racquetball participants must wear eye protection. 

Faculty, staff, students, and paid CRC members can reserve the CRC racquetball court online with the appropriate links listed below:

• Students, Faculty & Staff: Reserve racquetball court online
• Paid CRC Members: Reserve racquetball court online

Please note: Reservations are limited to one hour per day per person, and up to one day in advance.

Locker Rooms

Locker room facilities are available to all patrons of the Campus Recreation Center. There are bathrooms, lockers, showers and a sauna located inside the men's and women's locker rooms. Daily lockers are for day use only. Locks not removed by the end of each day will be removed and any items collected from inside the locker will be placed in our lost and found. Select lockers can be rented for overnight use. Semester terms will run January - April for the spring and September - December for the fall semester. The summer rental term will run May through August.