UC Merced Recreation

UC Merced Recreation 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.

Due to Building Maintenance the Gallo Gym will not be opening until 9am tomorrow!
09/01/2026

Due to Building Maintenance the Gallo Gym will not be opening until 9am tomorrow!

FALL 2026 INTRAMURALS SCHEDULE!! ⚽️🏀🏈🥇 Make sure to register with your Intramural Email
08/13/2026

FALL 2026 INTRAMURALS SCHEDULE!! ⚽️🏀🏈🥇 Make sure to register with your Intramural Email

📣Attention incoming UC Merced freshmen and transfer students! Start your UC Merced journey with an unforgettable adventu...
07/01/2026

📣Attention incoming UC Merced freshmen and transfer students!

Start your UC Merced journey with an unforgettable adventure through Yosemite! 🌲

The Week of Wilderness (WOW) is a FREE 5-day backpacking experience designed to help incoming students make friends, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and connect with the UC Merced community before the first day of classes.

✨ No backpacking experience is needed, and outdoor gear will be provided!

📅 Trip Dates: August 17–21, 2026
🏡 Early move-in: August 16
🎒 Space is limited to approximately 15 students.

FREE! A $100 deposit is required upon acceptance and is fully refunded after completing the program.

⏰ Application Deadline: July 31 at 5:00 PM

Know an incoming Bobcat who would love this opportunity? Send them this post! 🐾

Learn more and apply at recreation.ucmerced.edu/OEP/wow

OEP kicked off summer with a day trip to Yosemite’s famous Mist Trail last weekend! 🌈 Thank you to everyone who joined u...
06/15/2026

OEP kicked off summer with a day trip to Yosemite’s famous Mist Trail last weekend! 🌈

Thank you to everyone who joined us ❤️

More adventures coming soon~

Planning a trip this summer? ☀️Rent what you need from the UC Merced Outdoor Center! (SAAC 110) 🐯Summer Rental Hours:* M...
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! 👋

Spend your summer with OEP! ☀️🏖️🎢Our Summer 2026 trips are here, and registration opens Monday, May 25 at 11:00 AM! Tri...
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! 🌊

Congratulations to our Intramural Outdoor Soccer Champions!!! ⚽️🏆Men’s Champions: Troncos FC 🥇🙌🎉Co-Rec Champions: Staff ...
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!

Congratulations to our Intramural 5v5 Basketball Champions!!! 🏀🏆Co-Rec Champions: Redeem Team 🥇🥳Men’s Champions: Redeem ...
04/30/2026

Congratulations to our Intramural 5v5 Basketball Champions!!! 🏀🏆

Co-Rec Champions: Redeem Team 🥇🥳

Men’s Champions: Redeem Team 🥇🙌

Congratulations to our Intramural 5v5 Basketball Champions!!! 🏀🏆Co-Rec Champions: Redeem Team🥇🥳Men’s Champions: Redeem T...
04/30/2026

Congratulations to our Intramural 5v5 Basketball Champions!!! 🏀🏆

Co-Rec Champions: Redeem Team🥇🥳

Men’s Champions: Redeem Team 🥇🙌

Yosemite, captured 📸Enjoy photos from the Hike Wapama Falls × Camp Yosemite trips this season and join OEP again this su...
04/21/2026

Yosemite, captured 📸

Enjoy photos from the Hike Wapama Falls × Camp Yosemite trips this season and join OEP again this summer! ☀️

Address

5200 N Lake Road
Merced, CA
95343

Telephone

+12092287732

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