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.

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.

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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.

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Ice Skating and Ice Hockey

The Johnson Ice Arena operates seasonally from October – March. Members and are welcome to participate during our General Skate and Recreational Hockey times based on our monthly schedules. Nonmembers are not eligible at this time.

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

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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 Pierce Boathouse grants access for recreational sculling to adults with an MIT Recreation membership. Those without experience or seeking to develop skills are encouraged to register for our Sculling Instructional Program offered during the summer.

Those with rowing or sculling experience may be cleared for unsupervised recreational sculling April 1 through September 30. All sales close on May 31st. 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 add-on Rec Sculling Pass, b) pass the swim, 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 summerrowing@mit.edu for more information.

Day/Time: Weekdays, during boathouse open hours

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

Cost: $200

Location: MIT Pierce Boathouse (W8), Charles River

REGISTER FOR SCULLING

MIT Sculling Policy 2023

SCULLING WAIVER

RULES OF THE RIVER

Charles River Upstream Map

Charles River Basin Map

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.

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Tennis

Serve up a good time on our tennis courts any time of year! Our Outdoor Tennis Courts are available as long as the weather permits while the Indoor Tennis Bubble season runs October through May.

Outdoor tennis reservations can be made on the recreation website up to 48 hours in advance. **2 hour 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.

Current Outdoor Tennis Times

Indoor Tennis Times *October 3, 2022 – May 7, 2023 

Indoor Tennis Drop-In Rates

*NEW THIS YEAR* NO CASH will be accepted

*PT = Prime-Time, Non PT = Non-Prime-Time

Indoor Season Contracts are available – please reach out to Molly at mdufour@mit.edu for more information.

For reservations, choose your location and login:

Outdoor:  Online Reservations

Indoor:
Members/Students:  Online Reservations
Non-Members: Create an account (one-time only) then call 617-253-1451 to make a reservation. 1 week in advance

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

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: