Equipment rentals are available to all members of the »Ê¹Ú¹ÙÍø community regardless of Recreation Center membership.

Don’t see equipment that would be helpful for you to get outside? Send us your recommendations so we can better support our campus community at outdoor@bc.edu and stay tuned for additions to our rental cache.

Request a Reservation

Due to a high volume of requests: For rentals during Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Vacation, and Easter Weekend, please complete the

For the rest of the year,  make a reservation request by emailing outdoor@bc.edu. Making a request does NOT guarantee that equipment will be available and reservations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • While reservations for most items are not required, they are strongly encouraged, especially if you are picking up a large number of items. 
  • Reservations ARE required for:
    • Rentals during Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Vacation, and Easter Weekend
    • All watercraft, including stand-up paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks
    • Reservation periods lasting at least 1 week 
    • Campus organizational rentals
    • Montserrat-supported rentals

Equipment & Pricing

We have a prorated pricing system for all of our equipment. All Rec Center Members and »Ê¹Ú¹ÙÍø students (regardless of membership status) receive a discounted rate.

See all of our currently available equipment and pricing below.

Check Out Process

All equipment pick-ups and returns must be completed during drop-in hours (see bottom of this page). *Outdoor Adventure hours are different from Recreation Center hours! Rental returns made after OA hours, even when the Recreation Center is open, WILL be considered late and incur a late fee. Check our most up-to-date hours here.

  • Pick up and return equipment from the OA desk on the first floor of the Recreation Center.
  • Please arrive at the OA desk at least 30 minutes prior to closing in order to pick up your rental. 
  • You will need to both sign a Rental Agreement and make payment at pick up.
    • Payment must be either in the form of card or Eagle Bucks. 
    • If you represent a campus organization, you must have confirmed your reservation and arranged payment directly with OA Director Frances Steelquist.
    • If you are a member of Montserrat, you may request support for equipment rentals by contacting OA Director Frances Steelquist for approval. All Montserrat-supported rentals require prior reservations.

    

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Return Process

All equipment check-outs and returns must be completed during drop-in hours (see here). *Outdoor Adventure hours are different from Recreation Center hours! Rental returns made after OA hour