In-person programs and services available
We are currently providing programs and services to UC Berkeley students and UC Berkeley faculty, staff, retirees, emeriti, and graduates with the purchase of a membership.
Recreational Sports Facility
The RSF Lobby is open to members or those seeking our services during the hours of operation of the Customer Service Center. When the Customer Service Center is closed, access to the lobby is open only to UC Berkeley students, RecWell members (faculty/staff/affiliate members), Cal Athletics staff, and uniformed AC Transit drivers. Members using the lobby when the Customer Service Center is closed may be asked to provide proof of membership through a physical ID card, digital image of their ID card, or receipt of membership purchase.
Any member that is disruptive or does not follow this policy will be asked to leave by staff. Failure to comply may result in arrest due to trespassing.
Check the updated hours of operation. The RSF is CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day, and for New Years Day.
A virtual line is in use anytime the weight room is at 95% capacity or higher. The technology is algorithm based and will allow our patrons the ability to use their mobile device or a computer to get a spot in the line for the weight rooms. Join the line. Read our FAQs for more information.
The Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) weight room capacities will be reduced and when the temperature exceeds 82 degrees, will be closed. This determination has been made as per guidance from campus Environmental Health and Safety based on multiple factors that include a lack of mechanical air conditioning in the RSF, humidity levels, square footage, and the strenuous nature of heavy weight exercising. RecWell will continue to monitor the situation guided by a safety mindset.
Racquet Courts are available on a reservation-only basis.
Open Rec Badminton, Basketball, and Volleyball are available; bring your own equipment!
Memorial Stadium Fitness Center
Closed on weekends, the day before and day of home football games, and on all academic and administrative holidays. Closed for Spring Break.
Check the updated hours of operation.
Spieker Pool
Check our Lap Swim schedule for updates.
Lap swim access only.
Golden Bear Recreation Center (GBRC) Pool
Check our Lap Swim schedule for updates.
Lap swim access only.
Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area (SCRA) Pool
Strawberry Canyon Pool closed for the season on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Thank you for a great summer! Strawberry Canyon Pool is open seasonally—please check back for future updates closer to May 2026. During the seasonal opening period, visit our Lap Swim Schedule page has for more information about hours and operations.
Day passes can be purchased online only when the pool is available for use. We encourage buying the pass upon your arrival on your mobile device, as refunds are not permitted.
UC Aquatics Center at the Berkeley Marina
We look forward to welcoming you back on the water this Spring, with our season anticipated to begin in late-March to early April. Please check back for updates on our confirmed reopening date for Spring 2026.
Kayak and paddleboard rentals are paused until we reopen. Once the season begins, rentals will be available on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All visitors must make a reservation through the Recreation & Wellbeing online store. Reservations open five days in advance at the rental start time. For Saturday rentals, reservations open on Monday of the same week. Additional details are available on our equipment rentals page.
Learn more about our kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and windsurfing programs offered this upcoming Spring.
Golden Bear Multi-Sport Tennis Courts (located on the Clark Kerr Campus)
Golden Bear Rec Center Multi-Sport Courts are now available for Recreation & Wellbeing members to reserve. Court reservations are available online for member use.
Additional Requirements and Policies
- We ask individuals to respect the physical space of others and be respectful of all equipment, patrons, and staff.
- Complimentary day lockers are available and storage lockers are available for purchase. Learn more about locker offerings.
Backpacks, duffle bags, and large personal bags are not allowed beyond the front desk turnstiles or in workout areas. However, sport-specific bags (such as yoga mat bags, racquet bags, sparring equipment, or volleyball bags) are permitted if they are clearly identifiable by staff – either labeled with sport-specific branding or shaped to fit the equipment they carry. These bags must remain with you at all times during your designated reservation or practice time only and do not obstruct walkways or equipment.
Recreation & Wellbeing is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Towels are not available. Bring your own workout towel.
- Personal water bottles are recommended. Water must be in a spill-proof, unbreakable, re-sealable container.
- No in-and-out privileges for lap swim. No re-entry upon exit.
- Any participant displaying symptoms of illness may be asked to leave the facility.
- Failure to comply with policies and guidelines, facility signage, and staff instruction may result in removal from a facility, a membership suspension, or membership revocation.
Is Recreation & Wellbeing reopening its facilities to non-UC Berkeley affiliated community members?
Beginning June 1, 2022, we are excited to welcome back members of the broader community to purchase the following: day passes at the Golden Bear Rec Center (GBRC) and Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area (SCRA) Pools, personal training sessions, instructional fitness classes, Martial Arts classes, and Adventures equipment rentals (seasonal). We’ve missed you, and are excited to have you back!
