Informal Recreation
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- Clark Gym and Ice Rink Spaces
Players are encouraged to be inclusive of others during open recreation hours. Unreserved open recreation activities such as Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Ice 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 specifically for their activities (these groups must reserve in advance only). Times are subject to change due to Athletics and Special Events, facility maintenance, and school closures/holidays.
Recreation: Informal Recreation Rules 2024
Racquet Court: Racquet Court Rules
ICE SKATING: Located on the lower level of the Clark Athletic Center. 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!
Outdoor Lawn Games: You are now able to check out lawn games like Kickball, Wiffleball, Spikeball, Corntoss boards, Ladder ball, and more! All equipment can be checked out at the Beacon Fitness Center. Equipment can be reserved through the UMB Recreation portal in advance.
BASKETBALL: Located on the lower level of the Clark Athletic Center (Clark Gym)
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 specific open gym hours. Please note there may be rotating activities on this court on a nightly basis, make sure you check the schedule on the UMB Recreation Portal calendar ahead of time.
Equipment may be checked out through the staff in the gym.
BADMINTON & TABLE TENNIS: The Clark gym has 3 official lined badminton courts and a table tennis table set up. Courts may not be reserved in advance for open play but students should be cognizant of others and try to rotate to give everybody a chance to play. Equipment may be checked out through the staff in the gym.
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.