UMass Boston

Informal Recreation opportunities occur in the Clark Athletic Center and the Beacon Fitness Center.

Our staff is dedicated to maintaining open recreation space for all registered members of Recreation to engage in various recreational activities without prior reservations. To learn how to register please go to our membership page.

Informal Recreation Schedule in Clark Athletic Center

Players are encouraged to be inclusive of others during open recreation hours. Unreserved open recreation activities such as Basketball, Table Tennis, and Skating are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. UMass Boston recognized groups and/or clubs are not allowed to utilize open recreation spaces or times for their activities (these groups must reserve in advance only). Times are subject to change due to special events and facility maintenance.

OUTDOOR LAWN GAMES: You are able to check out lawn games and outdoor recreation equipment like Spikeball, Corntoss boards, outdoor basketballs for the quad court, and more!  All equipment can be checked out at the Beacon Fitness Center.  Reservations must be picked up in the Fitness Center, unfortunately we cannot deliver equipment to you.  Equipment can be reserved through the UMB Recreation portal in advance.  

BASKETBALL: Located on the lower level of the Clark Athletic Center (Clark Gym) during open gym hours.  
Equipment may be checked out through the staff in the gym.

VOLLEYBALL: Located on the lower level of the Clark Athletic Center (Clark Gym). We set up one net on court 3 during open gym hours in the evening.  
Equipment may be checked out through the staff in the gym.

BADMINTON/TABLE TENNIS: The Clark gym has 3 official lined badminton courts. Instructions on how to reserve a court go here or stop the Clark gym as see the Informal Rec attendant. We also offer Table Tennis during open gym hours.  Equipment may be checked out through the staff in the gym. 

ICE SKATING: Located on the lower level of the Clark Athletic Center in the ice rink. We usually offer open ice skating up to four times per week around the ice rink schedule.  Rental skates are available to check out for free for UMB Recreation members!  This is not a year round offering as the ice is available from September-March. 
New to Ice Skating or want to improve your skills?  We offer ice skating lessons during the school year!  More information can be found on our instructional offerings page.

OPEN FUTSAL: We offer open futsal hours (modified indoor soccer) in the Clark Athletic Center during the second half of the spring semester.  We are calling all soccer enthusiasts to come out and get a game going, fitting in nicely with our Intramural Soccer season.  Additionally, we offer a futsal league as part of our Intramural calendar in the spring!  We set up the goals and have futsal balls available for check out on site.

RACQUETBALL & SQUASH: We have one racquetball court located in the Beacon Fitness Center.  The court can be converted to play racquetball or squash. Equipment can be checked out at the desk.  The court can be booked in advanced on hourly time blocks by UMB Recreation members by visiting the UMB Recreation portal.  Reservations made ahead of time will have priority in the court but the court may be used by walk in members if there are no reservations.