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Say hello to Michigan Recreation! Beginning fall 2025 we will be changing our name from Recreational Sports to Michigan Recreation. Click here to get the whole story.

Please note student and recent graduate spring/summer facility access dates and membership sales information.

Access Dates
Winter ’25 Access Ends – May 5, 2025
Spring and Spring/Summer ’25 Access Begins – April 23, 2025
Spring ’25 Access Ends – June 22, 2025
Summer ’25 Access Begins – June 23, 2025
Summer ’25 and Spring/Summer ’25 Access Ends – August 24, 2025
Fall ’25 Access Begins – August 15, 2025

Membership Sales
Spring and Spring & Summer Student and Recent Graduate Passes go on sale on May 5, 2025
Summer-only Student and Recent Graduate Passes go on sale on June 22, 2025.

North Campus Recreation Building

Located at the corner of Hubbard and Murfin Avenues near Bursley Hall and Northwood apartments, the NCRB features everything you need in a fitness facility.

Hours

May 24 – 28
NCRB
NCRB POOL
Sat, May 24
NCRB
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
NCRB POOL
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sun, May 25
NCRB
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
NCRB POOL
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mon, May 26
NCRB
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
NCRB POOL
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tue, May 27
NCRB
6:00 am – 9:00 pm
NCRB POOL
6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wed, May 28
NCRB
6:00 am – 9:00 pm
NCRB POOL
6:00 am – 8:00 pm

Facility schedules and open recreation times

Facility Access

Enter through the main entrance at the corner of Hubbard Rd. and Murfin Ave. Limited paid parking is available in front of the entrance. University of Michigan students and Recreational Sports members must present a valid Mcard or Recreational Sports Member Card each visit to gain access to a facility.  Visit our Policies for more information on Facility Access.

Activities

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Badminton

Times Offered

Available during the following hours, however schedules are subject to change due to Michigan Recreation programs, special events and reduced facility hours for designated breaks/holidays.

May 3, 2025 – August 24, 2025

Monday/Wednesday: 6:00pm-8:50pm   (4 courts available)

Thursday:  6:00pm-8:50pm    (8 courts available)

Saturday: 4:00pm-7:50pm   (4 courts available)

 

Details

Racquets can be checked out at the Michigan Recreation Welcome Center, and shuttlecocks can be purchased there as well.

Games are played to 21 points.

Basketball

Times Offered

Available during all facility hours, however previously scheduled activities or rentals have priority for space over open basketball.

May 3, 2025 – August 24, 2025

There will be no basketball available on the following days/times:

Tuesday/Thursday: 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Please consider using the Intramural Sports Building during these times.

 

Details

Basketballs can be checked out at the Michigan Recreation Welcome Center.

Games are played to 11 points by 1’s and 2’s.

Boxing

Times Offered

Heavy bag and speed bag are available at all facility hours.

Cardio Exercise

Times Offered

Drop-in exercise available during all facility hours. Check out our cardio-focused Group‑X classes, too.

Handball, Squash, Racquetball

Times Offered

Available during all facility hours.

Details

Racquets and balls can be checked out or purchased at the Michigan Recreation Welcome Center.

Games are played to 21 points.

Reservations can be made anytime for play later that day.  Next day reservations are also accepted no more than 72 hours in advance. Court reservations can be made online through our webstore/app, in person or by phone at (734) 763-4560 .

Pickleball

Times Offered

Available during the following hours, however schedules are subject to change due to Michigan Recreation programs, special events and reduced facility hours for designated breaks/holidays.

 

May 3, 2025 – August 24, 2025

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 2:00pm – 5:30pm   (4 courts available)

 

Details

Paddles and balls can be checked out at the Michigan Recreation Welcome Center.

Games are played to 11 points.

Running & Jogging

Times Offered

1/10th-mile indoor track available during all facility hours.

Swimming

Times Offered

Lap swim is available during most facility hours.

Details

Aqua joggers, kick boards and pull buoys are available for use. Goggles and swim caps can be purchased at the Michigan Recreation Welcome Center.

Volleyball

Times Offered

Available during the following hours, however schedules are subject to change due to Michigan Recreation programs, special events and reduced facility hours for designated breaks/holidays.

 

May 3, 2025 – August 24, 2025

Tuesday: 6:00pm-8:50pm   (4 courts available)

Friday: 6:00pm-8:50pm   (2 courts available)

Sunday: 4:00pm-7:50pm   (2 courts available)

Details

Volleyballs can be checked out at the Michigan Recreation Welcome Center.

Games are played to 25 points using rally scoring.

Wallyball

Times Offered

Available during all facility hours.

Details

Wallyball and net can be checked out at the Michigan Recreation Welcome Center.

Games are played to 21 points.

Weight Training

Times Offered

Available during all facility hours.

Features & Amenities

  • 2 basketball courts
  • 4 volleyball courts
  • 8 badminton courts
  • 2 racquetball courts
  • 2 squash courts
  • 176-yard elevated running track
  • Free weights
  • 44 weight machines
  • 48 cardio machines
  • Group exercise
  • Personal training
  • Showers and lockers
  • Sauna
  • 25-yard/6 lane lap swim pool
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