UC Merced Recreation is housed in the Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation Center and the Student Activities and Athletics Center on the UC Merced campus.
We offer several different ways for students and staff to stay active and healthy. Check our recreation website for fitness classes and other activities. We also offer outdoor adventures for those who love to keep in touch with their wild side, Sport Clubs for those who are athletically competitive and Intramurals for those who just want to have fun with their fellow students.
06/03/2026
Planning a trip this summer? ☀️
Rent what you need from the UC Merced Outdoor Center! (SAAC 110) 🐯
Summer Rental Hours:
* Mondays, 11 AM - 2 PM
* Fridays, 11 AM - 2 PM
Member rates apply to:
* Currently enrolled UC Merced undergraduate and graduate students
* Faculty and Staff with an active membership to the Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation Center
Email [email protected] for more information! See you out there! 👋
05/20/2026
Spend your summer with OEP! ☀️🏖️🎢
Our Summer 2026 trips are here, and registration opens Monday, May 25 at 11:00 AM!
Trip details and descriptions can be found at the link in our bio or by visiting rad.recreation.merced.edu.
See you out there! 🌊
05/04/2026
Congratulations to our Intramural Outdoor Soccer Champions!!! ⚽️🏆
Men’s Champions: Troncos FC 🥇🙌🎉
Co-Rec Champions: Staff & Co.™️ 🥇🥳
Thank you to everyone for participating in this year’s Intramurals!
04/30/2026
Congratulations to our Intramural 5v5 Basketball Champions!!! 🏀🏆
Co-Rec Champions: Redeem Team 🥇🥳
Men’s Champions: Redeem Team 🥇🙌
04/30/2026
Congratulations to our Intramural 5v5 Basketball Champions!!! 🏀🏆
Co-Rec Champions: Redeem Team🥇🥳
Men’s Champions: Redeem Team 🥇🙌
04/21/2026
Yosemite, captured 📸
Enjoy photos from the Hike Wapama Falls × Camp Yosemite trips this season and join OEP again this summer! ☀️
04/17/2026
Congratulations to our Intramural Co-Rec Kickball Champions, Staff & Co. 🏆🥇🎉
04/17/2026
Congratulations to our Intramural Soccer Tennis Champions, Kickflix & Chill!🥇🏆⚽️
Thank you all for participating in our one day tournament! 🙌🥳
04/06/2026
Congratulations to our Intramural Grass Volleyball Champions!!!🏐🎉
Co-Rec Champions: Remy 🏆🎉
Men’s Champions: Remy 🥇🙌
04/06/2026
Congratulations to our Intramural Co****le Champions, plus ultra!!! 🏆🌽
Thank you to everyone for participating! 🥳