Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) at the University of California, Berkeley, offers a wide range of fitness and sports activities. The facility features basketball courts, weight rooms, and various exercise classes. It's popular for its spacious interiors and well-maintained equipment. However, space constraints in the weight rooms and frequent crowding during peak hours can hinder workouts. The facility is known for its cleanliness and friendly staff, though some customer service experiences have been negative.
RSF is generally well-received for its amenities but has room for improvement in customer service and crowd management. The membership pricing is higher for non-students, and the gym's expansive hours cater well to early and late-night exercisers.
Pros:
- Spacious facility with various sports activities.
- Well-maintained and new equipment.
- Ideal for group exercises.
- Clean premises.
- Friendly staff (varies).
- Extended operational hours.
- Good climate control.
- Ample parking.
- Affordable for students.
- Competitive environment.
Cons:
- Frequent crowding and long lines.
- Some customer service issues.
- Expensive for non-students.
Location / Contact
- Address: 2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States
- Phone:+1 510-643-8038
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:recsports.berkeley.edu
Rating Stats
Reviews (20)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.1-star.
This business has 20 reviews.
The address is: 2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States .
The contact number is +1 510-643-8038
This service is listed under Recreation Center .
Add a Review
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
People Also Viewed
Miss G
1 year ago
Almost $40k in tuition and Berkeley can’t expand the gym…. Always crowded from 7AM to 11PM.. almost impossible to get in your squats. Plus does not open at 6am. …
Henrik Schwarz
1 year ago
tbh pretty disgraceful in total. the weight room is way too small and needs more machines. the fact that there‘s need to have a „crowd meter“ is embarrassing. also atleast needs to be open 6-24 everyday.
Jesse Schwartzburg
1 year ago
We went for passports. Their camera had been stolen the night before- thankfully we had pictures ready. The time waiting thing on the app said 300 minutes- it’s a software/ service glitch WE WERE SEEN IMMEDIATELY. Time in and out with an …
Aidan McNabb
1 year ago
The stories of unused cardio machines amounts to a solid chunk of Berkeley’s endowment. However, due to the lack of exercise machines, even when arriving at 730 AM on a weekday, one is guaranteed to wait at least 20-30 minutes for a single …
Ankit Bhawsar
1 year ago
Machines are pretty outdated.Sports facilities are great!The weight rooms need some newer equipment, perhaps new lat pulldown and …
Joshua Moutry
1 year ago
A campus gym not opening at 6am is unacceptable given the tuition students pay. There was a line just to get into the weight room by 745am and then when you get in, every machine has 2-3 people waiting in line for it. I'll update this when …
Cory Myers
2 years ago
For a big university, this gym is pretty dismal in my opinion. It is old and the weight rooms are small, lack enough equipment, and are invariably crowded. It does not have adequate AC, which for a bay area establishment isn't a shock, but …
Michaelle Lubich
3 years ago
Good gym, equipment is new and the climate control is good (no tropical humidity as 24 hour fitness and other facilities have). Has a great weight room with multiple benches, machines, and mirror and dumbbell collections. Great working out …
larry tuna
4 years ago
Good pickup, my first game here a kid tried to fight our team. 10/10, very competitive. Gym is ok.
Rebecca Yue Wu BS
6 years ago
Great place to work out. I love the group exercises. Make sure to avoid the peaks though, as it can get pretty crowded late morning and early evening.