UMass Lowell (Recreation Center)
UMass Lowell Athletics
One University Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854
NOTE: some other websites have incorrect directions because the University Bridge is out. Use those printed below or the link just below.
But, those below are for Costello Gym, which is near the Recreation Center. use this link (click here) for a map showing where The Recreation Center is in relation to Costello Gym)
From the Newton area:
Take Route 128 North to Route 3 North (in the Burlington area)
Exit Route 3 at the Lowell Connector
Richard, rte 95/128North to rte 3 North to the Lowell Connector. SEE BELOW.
Take Exit 5-Thorndike Street off the Lowell Connector
You must go right at the bottom of the ramp.Thorndike St. will become Dutton St. after three sets of lights, just keep going straight.
Three more sets of lights and you are facing Cobblestones restaurant with a Hess' gas station on your left. BEAR LEFT slightly do not take a left.
At the next set of lights Tsongas Arena is directly in front of you and Lowell High is on your right, take a left.
At the next set of lights take a right - Cabot St. Go the the end, 2 blocks. Take a left onto Perkins St.
At the stop sign, 1 block, take a right and go over the Aiken St. bridge. At the lights at the end of the bridge go left.
You will see the UML fields on your right. Take a right at the next lights - University Ave.
At the next lights take a right, Riverside St.
After the first building take a right. It looks like an alley but it leads to the best parking for Costello gym.