Rec Swim

Our 50 meter pool at the Z Center and our 25 yard pool at Alumni/Wang are both great places to swim a few laps. While the Z Center Pool also accommodates MIT Varsity Athletics, Club Teams and special events, during Rec Swim hours you have the freedom to follow your personal routine without additional instruction. View the Pool Schedule.

Women's Only Swim

Women Only Rec Swimming is time reserved exclusively for women who wish to swim in adherence with their religious customs and personal choice.

– Pool staffed only by female lifeguards

– Privacy curtains cover all windows

Women’s Only Swim happens each month on the following Tuesdays: 8/25, 9/29, 10/27, 11/17, and 12/8 at Alumni Pool. Each session occurs from 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM.

Please refer to the online pool schedule for confirmed dates

Indoor Golf

Improve your game year-round at The MIT Recreation Indoor Golf Driving Range. Open to members and guests, our golf range options include Private Lessons for adults and youth, or Golf Range Reservations.

Badminton

Play Badminton at your own pace on one of our 3 courts in Rockwell Cage. Just find a partner, set-up the nets and get moving! We have racquets and shuttlecocks that you can purchase from our Pro Shop, but you’re always welcome to bring your own.

VIEW OPEN REC SCHEDULE

Basketball

Shoot around, play a game of horse or go full-court! Basketball can be played in Rockwell Cage or DuPont Gym when our courts are available. At our equipment checkout, you are welcome to swap your I.D and borrow a men’s or women’s basketball.

VIEW OPEN REC SCHEDULE

Ice Skating and Ice Hockey * CLOSED*

The Johnson Ice Arena operates seasonally from October – March. Members and temporary pass holders and are welcome to participate during our General Skate and Recreational Hockey times based on our monthly schedules.

For ice skate rentals or ice skate sharpening, stop by our main member service desk at the Z Center.

VIEW ICE RINK SCHEDULE

Ice Skate Rental Rates:

• MIT Student Single $7.50
• MIT Student 3 Pack $19.50
• MIT Student 5 Pack $27.50
• Non-Student Single $12

Sailing

The Wood Sailing Pavilion grants access to MIT Students and our members who hold an active 6-month or annual membership. The facility is open from April 1st through November 15th and offers a Learn to Sail Program for beginners. Those with experience can obtain a Sailing Card  and rent boats for recreational sailing. Open sailing hours are 12:00pm to sunset Tuesday – Sunday and 3:00pm to sunset on Mondays.

For more information visit sailing.mit.edu

Sculling

The Resch Boathouse grants access for recreational sculling to adults with an MIT Recreation membership. Those without experience or seeking to develop skills are encouraged to contact [email protected] to arrange for a lesson. Click here to read the MIT Sculling Policy 2026.

Those with rowing or sculling experience may be cleared for unsupervised recreational sculling April 1 through September 30. In order to use our sculling shells an individual must: a) have at minimum a six month MIT Recreation membership that is active for the duration of the sculling pass, b) pass the swim/boat test, c) pass both a written and practical exam of sculling knowledge, and d) pay the annual fee.

If you are interested in rec sculling, but unable to complete any part of the requirements, you may consider a private lesson to help establish competency. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Day/Time: Weekdays, during boathouse open hours

Dates: April 1 (or when the river becomes safely accessible) – September 30

Cost: $200 (purchase at the Zesiger Center Member Services Desk)

Location: MIT Resch Boathouse (W8), Charles River

MIT Sculling Policy 2026

SCULLING WAIVER

RIVER RULES TEST

Rules of the River

Charles River Traffic Pattern

Charles River Basin Map

Questions about sculling? Click here to email. 

Running

Roberts Field and Morrison Track:

When running outdoors, few spaces are better than Henry G. Steinbrenner Stadium and Roberts Field. With a Beynon BSS 2000 surface and a Hobart finish, this Olympic caliber system features a force reduction layer of butyl rubber and full-depth color Polyurethane that is finished with a customized surface texture engineered to meet the intense demands of competition. All of the facilities field competition areas were also fully resurfaced, along with upgrades of the wiring for the timing systems. Within Steinbrenner Stadium is Bob and Eveline Roberts P’10 Field which was dedicated in October 2008. The venue features a new Field Turf artificial playing surface and lights. Roberts Field serves as the home for MIT’s football, men’s lacrosse, and both the men’s and women’s soccer teams.

Johnson Indoor Track:

In inclement weather, you can always use our indoor Track on the second floor of Johnson. This space can be accessed by climbing the stairs behind the Main Desk, and can be used for running and jogging on this 200m track space. Additionally, the infield does have open recreation space including for tennis and other activities.

Squash

Find an open court and get moving! It’s that easy for our members and guests to play or practice squash at our facilities. The Z Center has 6 squash courts available for open recreation where you can drop-in and play or reserve space for matches with friends.

MAKE A RESERVATION

Tennis

Outdoor tennis reservations can be made on the recreation website up to 48 hours in advance. **2 1-hour reservation limit per day**.

A Recreation Membership or Temporary Pass is required to book. There is no additional fee for booking outdoor courts. Walk-ups are permitted but please note reservations take precedent.

J.B. Carr Indoor Tennis Bubble – **NOW CLOSED**

2026-2027 Indoor Season Dates: TBD

Indoor Tennis Drop-In Rates

NO CASH will be accepted, Credit Cards only 

Indoor Season Contracts – please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

For reservations, choose your location and login:

Outdoor:  Online Reservations

Indoor:
Members: Can book up to 1 week in advance

Online Reservations

Non-Members: Create an account (one-time only) then call 617-253-1451 to make a reservation. 5 days in advance

INDOOR CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations occurring within 24 hours of scheduled court time will still incur court fee.

MIT STUDENTS Can book for free between 2-7pm (Mon-Fri) 10pm-11pm (Sun-Thurs) 2pm-6pm (Sat-Sun) up to 48 hours in advance. Limit 1 hour per day. Any reservations that are found to violate student booking rules will be canceled and account restricted.

View our Seasonal Brochure

Questions? e-mail [email protected]

Adaptive Recreation

Creating a welcoming environment for everyone and every-body is important to MIT Recreation. We aim to provide modifications and adaptive equipment to ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy our facilities.

Adaptive Equipment

Join us at adapted aquatics! Come and see everything we have to offer, increase your range of motion and flexibility, have fun and meet new people. Adaptive swimming lessons are available to those in need. There are a variety of accessible and adapted equipment provided by the aquatic department for individuals with disabilities. Most equipment is readily available, and conveniently located on the pool deck.

These options include:

Other adaptive aquatic equipment available with instructor assistance includes:

Adapted and Accessible Gym Equipment

The Adaptive Recreation Program provides an inclusive opportunity for competitive and recreational participation for everyone at MIT. The equipment was designed specifically for the purpose of accessibility, it allows for an enjoyable experience for individuals with disabilities. Much of the adaptive equipment is designed for wheelchair access as well.

This equipment provided by MIT DAPER includes: