Explore the Recreation Center
Features
The Recreation Center is located next to the University Center at 401 Mill Street and has three levels that are home to:
- Three multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball, futsal, soccer, tennis, badminton, and pickleball
- Cardio room with ellipticals, treadmills, lifecycles, stairmaster, free climbers, stair mill, arm ergometer, and rowers
- Strength training area with selectorized machines, free weights, benches, and an Olympic lifting platform
- 1/10th mile suspended indoor track
- Four racquetball/wallyball courts
- 25-yard, four-lane lap pool, hot tub, and dry saunas
- Four group fitness studios
- Two multi-purpose rooms
- Men’s & women’s locker rooms
- Inclusive locker room with day-use lockers with a private changing area/shower
Patrons may also check out various equipment at the front counter, free of charge, for use in the Rec Center. This includes items such as basketballs and volleyballs, as well as equipment for badminton, wallyball, pickleball, and table tennis. Please ask a staff member upon your arrival for available equipment.
Facility Access
The Rec Center is free to all UM-Flint students. For new students, access typically begins the week before your first semester begins. We also offer free summer access to all students, even if you’re not taking classes, as long as you’ll return in the fall.
Our facility is also open to faculty, staff and the community through memberships.
All Rec Center patrons must present a valid Mcard or Member Card each visit to gain access to the facility. Students and members may also sponsor a friend or family member by purchasing a guest pass. Visit our policies for more information on Facility Access.
Additional Spaces on Campus
Esports Lab
Riverfront Building – 2401
The esports lab is home to 26 Alienware & Lenovo desktops and a Nintendo Switch connected to a 75″ Samsung display. The space is exclusively open to varsity team members with Mcard swipe access, and esports club members at designated times. Any student may use the lab during free drop-in lab events, and the space is reservable for events (student orgs, departments, and outside groups) for a fee. Lab tour or reservation inquiries can be submitted here.
Reflection Rooms
Frances Willson Thompson Library – 314
Private, non-reservable room with bean bags chairs, shelves for non-personal storage, prayer rugs and sensory materials. It is located on the library’s third floor, directly across from the main entrance, and available anytime the building is open. Capacity: 3-4 people
William S. White Building – 1209
Private, non-reservable room stocked with bean bag chairs, prayer rugs, fidget toys and other sensory materials. It is located on the first floor, just inside the main entrance near the lobby, anytime the building is open. Capacity: 1-2 people
Reservations
Student Organizations
Registered student organizations (VSOs & SSOs) can reserve space in the Rec Center during regular business hours, free of charge. There are two categories for reservations:
- Special Events/Large Scale Activities: varies based on activity; see deadlines listed on the reservation inquiry form.
- Meetings/Small Scale Activities: Club officers may request space for meetings or small group activities in the Activities Room, Aerobics Dance Room & Room 11 at least 24 hours in advance but no more than two weeks in advance.
Note: Long-term, recurring reservations are not available for VSOs.
University Departments
University departments are also able to reserve space in the Rec Center, simply submit a reservation inquiry form. Fees may apply depending on the nature of your event.
General Public
The University has special stipulations for event insurance and supervision when a non-affiliate hosts an event on campus. These requirements vary depending on the scope and specifics of your event. Specific requirements for events with minors can be found here, which require a reservation inquiry form to be submitted at least 8 weeks in advance. Reservation and staffing fees apply.
Parking
Parking info for UM-Flint Students and Faculty/Staff can be found on the DPS webpage. Rec Center members must display a parking permit and use the lots designated below.
- Mill Street Parking Deck: anytime, except in otherwise designated spaces.
- Lot A: before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m., Monday-Thursday; anytime Friday-Sunday.
- Handicap Parking is available in both Mill Street and Lot A.
Guests present for special events in the Rec Center may use the Mill Street Parking Deck or Lot A.