MIT Recreation

MIT Recreation MIT Recreation serves students, alumni, faculty and the surrounding community. Visit www.mitrecsports.com for more info!

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mitrecreation The Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (DAPER) welcomes you. Here, social interaction, regular participation in fitness and recreation and the development of community through programs and services is encouraged through the recognition of the dynamic connection between mind and body. The DAPER Recreational Sports staff embrace the culture of MIT and revel in its uniqueness. DAPER Recreational Sports staff members take pride in ingenuity, and are distinguished by a progressive style of thinking and doing. Like the staff, programs and services are innovative. Diverse opportunities in fitness, aquatics, and recreation round out the athletic and physical education programs championed by DAPER. These opportunities encourage and provide activities for every level and interest within the MIT community. In offering these activities to participants, we are receptive to suggestions, and thoughtful of participant needs. MIT Recreational Sports maintains a viable presence in the MIT community. We want to be a partner in your personal path to wellness; mind, hand and body - Mens et Manus et Corpus.

09/09/2026
08/21/2026

Come along with us as we prepare for the new year while keeping summer vibes rolling ☀️

Taught indoor cycling - now included in your recreation membership! 🚴‍♂️

Got tickets from MITAC to visit . Can you spot campus?! 🏙️

Popped over to Commonwealth to see the 🐘

Did you know you can schedule a massage with MIT Rec?! The room is located on the 3rd floor of the Zesiger Center 🧘 ✨

Back to work prepping for the academic year - stretching mats cleaned, new clock and wall ball target installed 💪

Tabling season has begun! We got to share resources with new and returning Graduate Resident Advisors at the .wellbeing.lab next to our friends at 🏊 ⛳️ 🏋️ ⛸️ 🎾

08/07/2026

This week was packed with moments we live for at MIT Recreation.

We’re 4 weeks into our 12 week Hyrox training course.

We switched gears for some creative vibes at the MIT Hobby Shop

And spent an afternoon hosting the MIT Women's League for lunch at the MIT Sailing Pavilion

Tag yourself in the comments, who’s ready for next week’s adventures?


🔄 System Upgrade Alert!We're leveling up our payment system on July 21-22 to give you a better experience!Here's what yo...
07/15/2026

🔄 System Upgrade Alert!

We're leveling up our payment system on July 21-22 to give you a better experience!

Here's what you need to know:
📱 Credit card processing will be temporarily unavailable from 1-2pm on Tuesday, July 21
💳 You might see a small $0-$1 charge on your card during the migration—don't worry, it'll drop off automatically!

The good news? After the upgrade, you'll be able to pay with:
✨ Apple Pay
✨ Google Pay
✨ And faster, more reliable credit card processing

We know this is a small inconvenience, but we're doing this to serve you better. Thanks for being patient with us! 💪

Questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to our front desk team.

07/03/2026

12 weeks. 9 activities. 1 goal.

Whether you're training for a HYROX race or life in general, improve your strength, endurance, and power with a certified Personal Trainer under an official HYROX training plan. Push a weighted sled and body to the limit. Power through burpee broad jumps. Row your way to the finish line. Leave class feeling sweaty and accomplished!

This class takes place on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30AM in the Sports Performance Center in Dupont.

07/02/2026

Starting tomorrow, we’re observing the Independence Day holiday closing all of our facilities until Monday morning. We’ll be back at it bright and early at both the Z and Alumni starting at 6:00 on the 6th. Have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday weekend!

Thank you so much for all your feedback to our survey which ends today! You still have time to let us know what you thin...
04/30/2026

Thank you so much for all your feedback to our survey which ends today! You still have time to let us know what you think about all things MIT Recreation but today is the very last day!

04/28/2026

In one week, we're opening up Summer Fitness Registration! Here's a sampling of the classes we're offering!

04/25/2026

in just one week, May and Water Safety Month begins! We're celebrating this important time with a time-honored event, our Water Safety Day on 5/16 from 10 AM -2 PM. Registration begins on 5/2.

Join us for a full day of fun and safety in the pool. Hope to see you there.

Just one week left to fill out or annual patron survey! Your feedback in years past have led to beneficial changes for o...
04/23/2026

Just one week left to fill out or annual patron survey! Your feedback in years past have led to beneficial changes for our membership at large. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Z-Center: 120 Vassar Street, BldgW35 And A-Center: 32 Vassar Street, Bldg 57
Cambridge, MA
02139

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 11pm
Tuesday 6am - 11pm
Wednesday 6am - 11pm
Thursday 6am - 11pm
Friday 6am - 11pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 11pm

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