Paterson Recreation's mission is to enrich the experience of students at BCC through
safe and always-improving facilities and programs. Serving and engaging students,
faculty, staff, and the greater Berkshire community, Paterson Recreation provides
opportunities to learn and reinforce healthy behaviors, build relationships, develop
leadership skills, and pursue goals.
Paterson Field House maintains a fitness center, basketball court, turf field, two
grass soccer fields, three adult outdoor tennis courts, two youth tennis courts, and
an outdoor pool that is open during the summer. Day lockers are available for all users.
A doctor's note may be required prior to issuing a membership or day pass for some
guests/members.
Day Passes
BCC students, employees and professor emeriti: Free! Please present your BCC ID for access.
Community members: $7
Memberships
BCC students, employees and professor emeriti: Free! Present your BCC ID for access.
Community members
Monthly: $25
3 Month: $70
6 Month: $125
Annual: $250
BCC alumni, military/first responders*, seniors** and non-BCC students***
Monthly: $20
3 Month: $55
6 Month: $100
Annual: $200
*Military and first responders just need to show an ID **Seniors are 60+ years young ***Could be middle school, high school, or students from another college
Paterson's Adventure Program provides programs, events and equi p.m.ent to get Paterson
Recreation users into the outdoors. Unless noted all Adventure programs are free and open to any BCC students, faculty, staff, Paterson users, and BCC Alumni and
their families. If events fill priority will always go first to BCC students. Also
if any event requires equi p.m.ent that you don't have reach out and we may be able
to provide it.
For more information on any BCC Adventure Program email Craig Ptak at cptak@berkshirecc.edu
Spring 2026 Calendar
To be announced
If you need special assistance for this event, please contact Craig Ptak at cptak@berkshirecc.edu.
Paterson's Fitness Program provides programs and events to get our members together
and active! Unless noted all fitness programs are free and open to all Paterson members
including BCC students, faculty, staff, community members, and BCC Alumni.
Open Recreation hours are open for drop-in play for any Paterson members or guests.
If no one shows up for drop-in play the court may be used for other purposes, but
if anyone comes in hoping to play that sport during Open Recreation hours that sport
will have priority on the court.
SAIL is a 12-week class offered twice a week. It is an evidence-based program that
focuses on balance, strength, flexibility, and endurance for people 65 and older.
All classes can be completed standing or sitting and can be modified to promote individual
fitness needs. Classes are taught be licensed Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist
Assistants who have been certified in SAIL.
Check out the SAIL national website for additional information.
The Paul E. Raverta Tennis Complex is open from dawn until dusk each day.
Berkshire Mountain Pickleball has two of the courts reserved 9 am-Noon on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays.
In recognition of his leadership and love of the game, the tennis facilities at BCC
were dedicated in honor of the college's 6th president, Dr. Paul E. Raverta. The complex
boasts three standard adult courts and two "10 and Under" courts for children. Two
of the adult tennis courts are lined for pickleball as well.
The Paul E. Raverta Tennis Complex, which is open to the public, was made possible
by the Berkshire Bank Foundation, Berkshire Bank Foundation — Legacy Region, Petricca
Industries, USTA Western Mass, USTA New England, and USTA National.
