Eppley Recreation Center

Eppley Recreation Center is at 4128 Valley Dr on the University of Maryland campus in College Park, run by UMD Recreation and Wellness. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating across 547 reviews.

Reviewers describe a facility with a competition-size indoor pool and an outdoor pool, rock climbing, an indoor track, basketball and badminton courts, tennis courts, weight rooms and large locker rooms, plus smaller rooms for working out on your own. The pool and well-maintained equipment get the most praise, and the Sneakers cafe inside sells smoothies, salads and energy drinks. It also hosts swim meets and youth competitions.

It's open 6 AM to midnight on weekdays, 8 AM to 10 PM Saturday and 10 AM to midnight Sunday. One reviewer advises checking whether you need a parking permit, especially on weekdays. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot.