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Summer 2026 Hours (May 2 - August 29)

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

Fall 2026 Hours (August 30 - December 11)

  • 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.

Fall 2026 Holiday Hours and Closures

  • Labor Day - Monday, September 7: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day Weekend
    • Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • Monday, October 12: Noon - 11 p.m.
  • Veterans Day - Wednesday, November 11: Noon - 11 p.m. 
  • Thanksgiving
    • Wednesday, November 25: 6:30 a.m. - Noon
    • Thursday - Saturday, November 26-28: Closed
    • Sunday, November 29: Regular Hours
  • Finals Week
    • Friday, December 11: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Monday - Friday, December 14-18: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, December 19: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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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.

Summer 2026 Hours (May 7 - August 31)

  • Closed

Fall 2026 Hours (September 1 - December 10)

  • Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

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

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5-2 Lawrence Drive
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-934-6797

2026 Summer Hours

June 12 through August 30

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

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.

Location

UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse and Kayak Center

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

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.