Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center

Enjoy the extensive facilities, classes, club & IM sports, and activities offered through FitRec.

FitRec features a 18,000 square foot weight training and cardiovascular conditioning area, a 1/7 mile indoor elevated jogging and walking track, and racquetball and squash courts. The Aquatics area includes a Competition Pool, a Recreation Pool and a lazy river. In addition, the building is home to The Barreca Indoor Climbing Wall, a 230-seat dance studio/theater, multiple gymnasium courts and fitness rooms and the Ryan Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! Please be aware that FitRec will operate on limited hours today (8am-10pm).

08/30/2024

The fall semester is almost here! Our fall hours go into effect starting Tuesday! On Monday, the facility will operate on limited hours in observance of Labor Day (8am-10pm). See you soon, Terriers!

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day! Please be aware that FitRec is CLOSED today. We will resume normal hours of operation tomorrow. Have a fun and safe 4th of July, Terriers!

06/19/2024

Please be aware that we will operate on limited hours today in observance of Juneteenth (8am-8pm).

05/24/2024

Congrats, Grads! Just because your journey at BU as a student is ending, doesn’t mean your FitRec membership has to end. Sign up for a young alumni membership starting June 1 to save 35% compared to a regular monthly Alumni membership. http://spr.ly/6188jenJE

05/16/2024

Please be aware that FitRec will be CLOSED Friday, May 17- Sunday, May 19 for commencement weekend festivities!

04/29/2024

Happy last week of classes, Terriers! Please be aware that FitRec will switch to summer hours starting May 2.

04/15/2024

Please be aware that FitRec will operate on limited hours in observance of Patriots’ Day (8 AM–10 PM). Enjoy the marathon, Terriers!

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03/08/2024

Happy Spring Break, Terriers! Please be aware that during the break, FitRec will operate on limited hours.

02/19/2024

Please be aware that FitRec will run on limited hours today in observance of Presidents’ Day. We'll be open 8 am–10 pm.

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02/13/2024

Please be aware that FitRec will operate on limited hours February 13, 2024.

FitRec: 3pm-11pm

Competition and Recreation Pool: 6pm-9pm

Climbing Wall: 5pm-9pm

Track and Tennis Center: CLOSED

Fitness at Fenway: CLOSED

No scheduled programs will be held.

Stay safe and enjoy your snow day, Terriers!

02/12/2024

FitRock, our annual bouldering competition is happening at the climbing wall this Friday! There’s still time to register. Competition starts at 10:30am on Friday February 16.

Register here: https://www.bu.edu/fitrec/whats-new/calendar/?eid=290946&oid=0

02/05/2024

Join us for a FREE Black Light Yoga class in the Dance Theater on Sunday, February 11th, from 3-5 pm.

Participates receive a free mat to decorate with black light tape before class!

Pre-registration is required. Register here: http://spr.ly/6189pM2ah

01/17/2024

Welcome back for the spring semester, Terriers! We hope you have a fantastic semester. Please be aware that our spring hours start tomorrow.

01/15/2024

Please be aware that FitRec will operate on limited hours today (8am - 8pm) in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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12/12/2023

Congratulations on another fantastic semester, Terriers! Please be aware that FitRec will run on limited hours during winter break.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving, Terriers! As a reminder, FitRec is closed November 23-25! We hope you have a safe and restful break.

11/21/2023

Please be aware that FitRec will operate on limited hours this week. Have a great Thanksgiving Break, Terriers!

10/30/2023

The next sessions of our Kids Climb Club and Family Climbing Classes are starting soon! The climbing wall is a great place for your rock star to build strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility in a controlled environment all while having fun. Learn more about our offerings at http://spr.ly/6189uY8BP.

10/09/2023

Please be aware that FitRec will operate on limited hours in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (8am-10pm).

10/04/2023

Bring the whole family to the Barreca Climbing Wall! Our three-week Family Climbing Class prepares guardians to become climbing partners, while children (ages 5-12) will have the opportunity to experience the wall while supervised.

Start climbing together this fall! The next session begins Saturday, October 7.

Register at http://spr.ly/6188uzC7G

09/04/2023

Happy Labor Day, Terriers! Please be aware that FitRec will be operating on limited hours today (8am-10pm).

09/01/2023

The start of the semester is just a few days away! Be sure to check out our updated hours for the fall. Visit http://spr.ly/6189PQYBN to see hour exceptions.

08/22/2023

Full-time students, before you come back for the fall semester don’t forget to sign your student agreement waiver! A completed waiver is REQUIRED to access FitRec. Sign your here: http://spr.ly/6188PWsjs

08/04/2023

Are you interested in becoming a yoga teacher? Join us this fall for 200-hour yoga teacher training. Guided by experienced yoga instructors, you'll learn everything you need to lead your own yoga class. Upon successful completion of the course, you'll be able to register with the Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers!

Visit http://spr.ly/6180PjbVY to learn more.

07/26/2023

Former Women’s Club Hockey President, Club Sports Leadership Award Winner, and Scarlet Key Honor Society Inductee Hanna Gootee (SED ’20) needs our help in her fight against thyroid cancer. For those in the Colorado area a week from today on Wednesday, August 2nd from 5-9PM at the Brush Creek Pavilion in Eagle, CO the fundraising event “Hat Tricks For Hanna” will be taking place (all are invited and ticket information is in the image). For anyone who would like to contribute please click the link below and select “Hanna Gootee Fundraiser” in the donation drop-down menu. Hanna had a lasting impact on her club, our program, and the University so any donations are greatly appreciated in her time of need. Our program wishes Hanna strength and continued resilience as she continues her fight!

https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/vvcf

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Photos from Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center's post 07/21/2023

We are so pleased to announce that we’ve won THREE 2023 Family Favorite awards from Boston Parents Magazine.

Camp Terrier - Family Favorites Sports Summer Camps Winner!

Children’s Tumbling Program - Family Favorites Gymnastics Classes Winner!

Swim School - Family Favorites Swim Lessons Winner!

If you’re interested in joining one of our family-favorite programs, you can learn more here: http://spr.ly/6181Prnwv

07/03/2023

FitRec is CLOSED July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

06/30/2023

Hey, Terriers! Please be aware that FitRec will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy 4th of July! 🎆

06/19/2023

Please be aware that FitRec will operate on limited hours, 8am-8pm in observance of Juneteenth.

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The FitRec features a 18,000 square foot weight training and cardiovascular conditioning area, a 1/7 mile indoor elevated jogging and walking track, and racquetball and squash courts. The Aquatics area includes a Competition Pool, a Recreation Pool and a lazy river. In addition, the building is home to The Barreca Indoor Climbing Wall, a 230-seat dance studio/theater, multiple gymnasium courts and fitness rooms and the Ryan Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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915 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA
02215

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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