In-person programs and services available
We are currently providing programs and services to UC Berkeley students and UC Berkeley faculty, staff, retirees, emeriti, and graduates with the purchase of a membership.
Recreational Sports Facility
Beginning January 2024, the RSF Lobby is open to members or those seeking our services during the hours of operation of the Customer Service Center. When the Customer Service Center is closed, access to the lobby is open only to UC Berkeley students, RecWell members (faculty/staff/affiliate members), Cal Athletics staff, and uniformed AC Transit drivers. Members using the lobby when the Customer Service Center is closed may be asked to provide proof of membership through a physical ID card, digital image of their ID card, or receipt of membership purchase.
Any member that is disruptive or does not follow this policy will be asked to leave by staff. Failure to comply may result in arrest due to trespassing.
Check the updated hours of operation.
The RecWell team is excited to launch a new feature for our members and patrons starting October 28, 2024 – a virtual line for the weight room. The technology is algorithm based and will allow our patrons the ability to use their mobile device or a computer to get a spot in the line for the weight rooms.
We will start off using this tool on Monday – Friday from 5-7pm through the end of the fall 2024 semester.
Join the line. Read our FAQs for more information.
For the fall semester as we test and adapt, we will have additional staff at the entrance to the weight room to assist with the technology and answering questions. We anticipate moving to using it more frequently, specifically anytime the weight room is at 95% capacity or higher starting in the spring.
The Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) weight room capacities will be reduced and when the temperature exceeds 82 degrees, will be closed.
This determination has been made as per guidance from campus Environmental Health and Safety based on multiple factors that include a lack of mechanical air conditioning in the RSF, humidity levels, square footage, and the strenuous nature of heavy weight exercising. RecWell will continue to monitor the situation guided by a safety mindset.
Racquet Courts are available on a reservation-only basis.
Open Rec Badminton, Basketball, and Volleyball are available; bring your own equipment!
Memorial Stadium Fitness Center
Closed day before home games and all academic and administrative holidays. Closed for Spring Break.
Check the updated hours of operation.
Spieker Pool
Check our Lap Swim schedule for updates.
Lap swim access only.
Golden Bear Recreation Center (GBRC) Pool
Check our Lap Swim schedule for updates.
Lap swim access only.
Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area (SCRA) Pool
Check our Lap Swim schedule for updates.
Day passes can be purchased online only.
UC Aquatics Center at the Berkeley Marina
The UC Aquatic Center and Boating Programs will open for students, faculty/staff and Community members in Fall 2024 on Friday afternoons, Saturday and Sunday, tidal conditions permitting. We are offering classes in Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Sailing and Windsurfing Classes and Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals (sign-up for rentals available 5 days prior to start time.)
Golden Bear Multi-Sport Tennis Courts (located on the Clark Kerr Campus)
Golden Bear Rec Center Multi-Sport Courts are now available for Recreation & Wellbeing members to reserve. Reservations are available online for member use.
Additional Requirements and Policies
- We ask individuals to respect the physical space of others and be respectful of all equipment, patrons, and staff.
- Complimentary day lockers are available and storage lockers are available for purchase. Learn more about locker offerings. No bags/personal items are allowed into the workout spaces. Recreation & Wellbeing is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Towels are not available. Bring your own workout towel.
- Personal water bottles are recommended. Water must be in a spill-proof, unbreakable, re-sealable container.
- No in-and-out privileges for lap swim. No re-entry upon exit.
- Any participant displaying symptoms of illness may be asked to leave the facility.
- Failure to comply with policies and guidelines, facility signage, and staff instruction may result in removal from a facility, a membership suspension, or membership revocation.
Is Recreation & Wellbeing reopening its facilities to non-UC Berkeley affiliated community members?
Beginning June 1, 2022, we are excited to welcome back members of the broader community to purchase the following: day passes at the Golden Bear Rec Center (GBRC) and Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area (SCRA) Pools, personal training sessions, instructional fitness classes, and Adventures equipment rentals. We’ve missed you, and are excited to have you back!
