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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.

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Palmer Field Temporary Facility

Located just minutes from the Diag, the domed Palmer Field Temporary Facility is your place to keep up with your fitness and well-being goals while the new Hadley Family Recreation and Well-Being Center is under construction. Contact us at 734-763-9957.

Hours

May 5 – 9
Mon, May 5
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tue, May 6
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wed, May 7
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thu, May 8
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri, May 9
9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Facility schedules and open recreation times

Facility Access

Enter from the north end of Palmer Field under the footbridge that goes over Washtenaw Ave. 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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Cardio Exercise

Times Offered

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

Running & Jogging

Times Offered

Small running and walking track is available during all facility hours.

Strength

Times Offered

Available during all facility hours.

Features & Amenities

  • 23,000 sq. ft.
  • Fitness room for Group‑X classes
  • 57 cardio stations
  • 42 free weight stations
  • 30 selectorized strength stations
  • 348 daily use lockers
  • Restrooms and showers
  • Running/walking track
  • Heated and air conditioned