Mason Recreation

Author: Lauren Shutt

Activities Building Soft Opening

 

Mason Recreation is excited to announce the soft opening of the new Activities Building. The Activities Building will open today, Tuesday, January 20. We’re still learning and developing our usage policies and procedures for this building – so we encourage groups to begin to make reservation requests to allow us to continue our growth and learning. This new facility is geared towards our students and offers two (2) gymnasiums with the ability to play basketball, pickleball and futsal.  Students will also find various activity spaces that can offer space for studying, recharging, group activities, and more. The lobby area provides a small hangout space with a refrigerator and microwave.

There are still items to complete, and this soft opening phase will allow us to finalize these items while opening our doors.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Spring 2026 Hours

Happy New Year, Patriots! All Mason Recreation facilities will return to normal semester hours on Monday, January 19.
Spring 2026 Facility Hours
AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER
Monday – Thursday 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
*Please check our lane charts for all pool hours.
RECREATION ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 1 – 8 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 11 p.m.
SKYLINE FITNESS CENTER
Monday – Friday 3 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday – Sunday 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.

*Skyline will reopen on Tuesday, January 20

OUTDOOR VENUES
*Fields 4 and 5 will be closed until after the University’s Spring Break. They will reopen on Monday, March 16.
RAC Field
Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m – 8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Field 3
Monday – Friday 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Pickleball Courts
Monday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Tennis Courts
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Monday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Staff Appreciation Event Closure Notice

 

Dear Patrons and Guests,

All facilities will be CLOSED on Tuesday, December 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to honor our student employees’ hard work this semester. Facilities will return to normal hours upon open at 1:30 p.m.

Questions?

Email [email protected].

Finals Week & Winter Break Hours

Attention Members and Guests,

Our facilities will have altered hours for George Mason University’s Finals Week and Winter Break. The pickleball, tennis, and outdoor basketball courts will not have altered hours during this time period. Read below for each facilities schedule.

AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER
**CLOSED December 23 – December 26, 2025 AND December 31, 2025-January 1, 2026**
Finals Week Hours (Saturday 12/13 – Wednesday 12/17)
Winter Break Hours (Thursday, December 18 – Sunday, January 18)
Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Please check our lane charts for all pool hours.*
RECREATION ATHLETIC COMPLEX
**CLOSED December 22, 2025-January 4, 2026**
Finals Week Hours (Saturday 12/13 – Wednesday 12/17)
Saturday, December 13 1 – 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 1 – 10 p.m.
Monday, December 15 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Tuesday, December 16 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Winter Break Hours (Thursday, December 18 – Sunday, January 18)
Monday – Friday 3 – 8 p.m.
Saturday 1 – 5 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED
SKYLINE FITNESS CENTER
Finals Week Hours (Saturday 12/13 – Monday 12/15)
Saturday, December 13 5 – 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 5 – 9 p.m.
Monday, December 15 3 – 7 p.m.
Winter Break Hours (Tuesday, December 16 – Sunday, January 18)
CLOSED
OUTDOOR VENUES
*All fields (3, 4, 5 and RAC) will be CLOSED during winter break. They will reopen after GMU’s Spring Break on Monday, March 16, 2026.*
Pickleball Courts
Monday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Tennis Courts
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Monday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Questions?
Please email us at [email protected].

Thanksgiving Break Hours

Attention Members and Guests,
George Mason University’s Thanksgiving Break is right around the corner! We will be adjusting our facility hours as follows:
November 26 – November 30 Facility Hours
Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC)
Wednesday, 11/26 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday, 11/27 CLOSED
Friday, 11/28 CLOSED
Saturday, 11/29 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday, 11/30 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Check our lane charts for the competition and recreation pool hours!
Recreation & Athletic Complex (RAC)
Wednesday, 11/26 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday, 11/27 CLOSED
Friday, 11/28 CLOSED
Saturday, 11/29 CLOSED
Sunday, 11/30 1 – 11 p.m.
Skyline Fitness Center
Wednesday, 11/26 3 – 7 p.m.
Thursday, 11/27 CLOSED
Friday, 11/28 CLOSED
Saturday, 11/29 CLOSED
Sunday, 11/30 CLOSED
Outdoor Venues
*All of our outdoor venues will be CLOSED from Wednesday, 11/26, through Sunday, 11/30. Following Thanksgiving Break, our outdoor venues will have the following hours*
Fields 4 & 5
CLOSED
Field 3
Monday, 11/24 5 – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, 11/25 5 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/26 5 – 9 p.m.
Thursday, 11/27 5 – 9 p.m.
Friday, 11/28 5 – 9 p.m.
RAC Field
Monday – Sunday: Open and close with the RAC Facility
Tennis Courts
Monday, 11/24 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, 11/25 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/26 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday, 11/27 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, 11/28 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, 11/29 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, 11/30 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Pickleball Courts
Monday, 11/24 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Tuesday, 11/25 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/26 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Thursday, 11/27 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday, 11/28 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, 11/29 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, 11/30 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Monday, 11/24 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, 11/25 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/26 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, 11/27 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, 11/28 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 11/29 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, 11/30 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Questions? Please email us at [email protected].

Nominations for the 2026 Mason Recreation Hall of Fame Open

 

Do you know an individual who has made exceptional contributions to Mason Recreation, setting a lasting example of leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication?

Nominate them today for the 2026 Mason Recreation Hall of Fame by November 19, 2025. Learn more and fill out the nomination form here.

Recreation Pool Reopening October 10

Attention Members and Guests,

We are on track to reopen the recreation pool and sauna tomorrow, Friday, October 10. The pool hours can be found on our lane charts.

Due to piping problems while restarting our whirlpool pumps in preparation for reopening, we will not be able to reopen it at this time. We anticipate reopening our whirlpool on Tuesday, October 14, and will keep you updated on any changes.

Questions?

Please email us at [email protected].