Campus Recreation Center

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

Facility Hours     CRC Calendar

The Campus Recreation Center (CRC) is open to all full-time students, faculty and staff at no additional charge. Membership options are also available to alumni and immediate family members of alumni, faculty and staff 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 pieces from major brands such as Cybex, Life Fitness, and Matrix. Our second floor contains over 40+ pieces of cardio equipment including stair climbers, treadmills, exercise bikes, and a variety of elliptical machines.

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. Group Fitness classes are periodically held in this space as well.

Multipurpose Courts

Three multipurpose courts are utilized for basketball, volleyball and badminton. The courts are also used for Intramural Sports competitions and Club Sport practices and games. View current court calendar.

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 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 policies.

Racquetball Courts

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

Two racquetball courts are available for recreational use. Each 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. We have wallyball equipment available for checkout at our welcome desk that can be used inside either of our racquetball courts.

Faculty, staff, students and paid CRC members can reserve a racquetball court online with the appropriate links listed above or they can call the Campus Recreation Center directly at 978-934-5080 to make their reservation.

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

Squash Court

The CRC has one squash court that will be repurposed for additional fitness space starting in the spring semester of 2024. Functional fitness equipment, small weights, and stretch mats will be added to this space to create a more private fitness experience and support the high demand for more student fitness space inside the CRC.

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.