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Facilities
Eppley Recreation Center
Located on North Campus between Cambridge and Ellicott communities, the Geary F. Eppley Recreation Center is an open and welcoming multipurpose facility that offers a wide variety of free play activities, including cardio and weight training, basketball, racquetball and squash, swimming, badminton (available 5pm- 12am Fridays, 8am - 10pm Saturdays, and 10am - 12am on Sundays), as well as group fitness classes. Since opening in 1998, Eppley Recreation Center has become UMD’s go-to place to be active.
Natatorium
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.
Outdoor Aquatic Center
The Outdoor Aquatic Center, located on the west end of Eppley Recreation Center, is a vibrant and fun space for aquatic activities under the sun. From lap swimming to sand volleyball, or simply relaxing on the pool deck the OAC is a great place to be active during warm months.
Adventure Program
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.
Climbing Wall
The Adventure Program's climbing wall towers 55 feet and offers climbing on 11 different top ropes in addition to our bouldering grotto. It is located outside, on the north side of the Eppley Recreation Center and accessed via the walkway between Lot SS2 and the School of Public Health, or via the stairs on the west side of the ERC between the ERC and the Outdoor Aquatic Center.
Eppley Tennis Courts
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.
Ritchie Coliseum
Located just off Baltimore Avenue, Ritchie Coliseum provides convenient access to recreational opportunities for RecWell members on the south end of campus. In addition to free play activities and club sports programming, Ritchie also hosts many tournaments, competitions, socials, dances, trade shows, commencements, and other special events.
School of Public Health
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.
Reckord Armory
Located off of Route 1 between the Mitchell and Lee Buildings, the Armory is a 4-court, climate controlled open gym space located in the heart of campus. The Armory is home to the intramural sports program and is also used for club sport practices and free play.
Bike Shop
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.
Outdoor basketball courts
There are several locations on campus where outdoor basketball courts are available for Free Play that are maintained by the University Recreation and Wellness department. These spaces offer an informal recreation opportunity for the campus community. Some of the courts are also available to be rented for small events.
LaPlata Beach
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.
Engineering Fields
Located on Baltimore Avenue between Turner Hall and the North Gate entrance, this renovated facility consists of a competition caliber softball field and multi-use fields that accommodate club sports activities such as softball, ultimate frisbee, intramural sports programming, special events, and free play opportunities.
Fraternity Row Fields
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.
Turf Fields
Located on north campus, adjacent to the Xfinity Arena, this lighted multi-purpose field consists of three regulation flag football fields and two regulation field hockey/soccer fields.
The turf surface is a 100% rubber infill artificial turf surface manufactured by Fieldturf. The field is purposed for intramural sports, club sports, special events, rentals, camps, and some intercollegiate athletics practice.
Leonardtown Park
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.
Regents Drive studios
Located on the ground floor level of the Regents Drive parking garage, the Regents Drive cycling and multipurpose studios host daily group fitness classes. These studios can be accessed by entering the stairwell door off Stadium Drive and are only open for scheduled classes.
University of Maryland Golf Course
Located just across University Boulevard from The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, the University of Maryland Golf Course is a full-service, year-round, 18-hole, golf course with a driving range and several practice greens. In addition to regular golf course play, the University of Maryland Golf Course hosts many golf outings, club tournaments, golf camps, and golf clinics throughout the year.
Severn Building Fitness Center
Located in the Severn Building (Room 1309). The Fitness Center is available for use by RecWell members and Limited Access members.
The Fitness Center offers a variety of selectorized weight equipment, a full line of cardio equipment, free weights, a Smith Machine, foam rollers, and a cable-based multifunction piece.