Facilities

Located in the Eppley Recreation Center, the Natatorium serves as one of the premier indoor swimming complexes in the region. The Natatorium serves as the primary lap swimming venue for UMD students and RecWell members. This facility also has the ability to host large-scale swim meets and dive competitions along with other aquatic activities such as log rolling tournaments, water based obstacle courses, and water polo.

The Adventure Program is the basecamp for all of your adventure needs. Located in the lower level of the Eppley Recreation Center, this adventure hub is home to outdoor gear rental and retail, a resource library, and is the location of pre-trip meetings for adventure trips hosted by the Adventure Program. 

Located on North Campus to the west of the Eppley Recreation Center, the Eppley Tennis Courts consist of 8 lighted outdoor tennis courts which are available for free play to all University of Maryland affiliates. Individual court reservations can be made online in advance and the space is also available to be rented for events such as tournaments.

Located adjacent to the Eppley Recreation Center, University Recreation & Wellness manages four recreation spaces in the School of Public Health (SPH) - a fitness center, weight room, matted room, and gymnasium. The SPH fitness center and weight room are available for use by RecWell members, including UMD faculty/staff with a free limited access membership, while the matted room and gymnasium are available for rental only.

Located in Cole Fieldhouse (room #0249), The RecWell Bike Shop is a student-powered bike shop providing free bike repair and education for all UMD students, faculty, staff, and RecWell members. The shop also rents commuter and mountain bikes, hosts bike maintenance classes and group rides, and has a limited inventory of bike parts and safety equipment for sale.

LaPlata Beach is located directly across from the front entrance of the Eppley Recreation Center, situated between several high-rise undergraduate residence hall communities. This space, commonly referred to as “The Beach," is used for free play activities, like pick up soccer and volleyball games, as well as special events. One of the few outdoor spaces on the north side of campus, LaPlata Beach allows for both active and passive recreation and socialization opportunities.

Located on Baltimore Avenue beside Ritchie Coliseum, this 6-acre field facilitates club sport practices such as rugby and soccer and hosts activities like Homecoming and Greek Week events.

Located by the Leonardtown community residence halls, Leonardtown park provides the campus community with the opportunity to be active outdoors in a relaxed and casual environment. The facility is used for free play activities, socialization, and occasional programmed activities such as intramural sports wiffleball tournaments.