Author: Lauren Shutt

2026 Spring Break Hours

Attention Members and Guests,

George Mason University’s Spring Break is right around the corner! From Saturday, March 7 – Saturday, March 14, we will be adjusting our hours as follows:

AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER (AFC)

Monday – Thursday	6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday	6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Please check our lane charts for pool hours.

ACTIVITIES BUILDING (AB)

Mondays – Fridays	9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturdays	Closed
Sundays	9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

RECREATION & ATHLETIC COMPLEX (RAC)

Mondays – Fridays	3pm-8pm
Saturdays – Sundays	1pm-5pm

SKYLINE FITNESS CENTER

Skyline will close early at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and remain closed until reopening at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 16.

OUTDOOR VENUES

Our outdoor venue hours will NOT change during Spring Break. Starting March 16, these spaces will have the following hours:

Pickleball Courts

Mondays – Sundays: 8am-11pm

Tennis Courts

Mondays – Fridays	8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturdays – Sundays	8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Outdoor Basketball Courts

Mondays – Sundays: 8am-8pm

Field 3, 4, 5

Mondays – Fridays	12 – 9 p.m.
Saturdays – Sundays	1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

RAC Field

Mondays – Thursdays	7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Fridays	7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays	1 – 8 p.m.
Sundays	10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Questions? Please email us at [email protected].

In recognition of the delay to get students back in person to schools across Fairfax County, we will be extending our minor hours to all operating hours of the facilities from today, February 2 – Sunday, February 15.

The parent/guardian accompanying a minor must have a valid Mason Recreation membership and must purchase a day pass ($5/day) or annual membership ($200/year) for the minor. Groups must also abide by all minor policies while utilizing the facilities.

Questions?

Please email us at [email protected].

Delayed Opening – January 29, 2026

Attention members & guests,

Due to the university’s delayed open, our facilities will have the following altered hours on Thursday, January 29:

Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC): 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Activities Building (AB): 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC): 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Skyline Fitness Center: 3 p.m. – Midnight

Due to the ongoing response to this extraordinary storm, some areas on campus or in the region might still have snow and ice that has not been removed or treated. Please avoid these areas and utilize paths or roads that have been cleared. Facilities is continuing to address areas on campus. Keep your personal safety in mind and use good judgement while getting to campus and moving around campus. If you have concerns about travel to campus or on campus please speak to your instructor or supervisor about additional flexibility.

Information will be posted on our website and emailed out if there are any additional changes in our operating schedules.

Questions?

Email us at [email protected]

Activities Building Delayed Open – January 28, 2026

Attention members & guests,

The area surrounding our Activites Building (AB) is not as cleared as expected, and this facility will now open from 2 – 11 p.m. We will post any further changes in our operating schedules on our website and send an email update.

Please note that, due to the ongoing response to this extraordinary storm, some areas on campus or in the region might still have snow and ice that has not been removed or treated. Please avoid these areas and utilize paths or roads that have been cleared. Facilities is continuing to address areas on campus. Keep your personal safety in mind and use good judgement while getting to campus and moving around campus. If you have concerns about travel to campus or on campus, please speak to your instructor or supervisor about additional flexibility.

Questions?

Email us at [email protected]