Pittsfield Gym | Paterson Field House

Pittsfield Gym and Field House

Welcome to Paterson Field House, a Pittsfield gym, open to Berkshire Community College (BCC) students, employees and the Berkshire community.

Field House Hours:

  • Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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.

Next Big Thing:

  • BCC Club Basketball vs. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    • Saturday December 7, 1:00pm & 2:30pm

BCC Varsity Athletics Interest Form

Paterson Calendar of Events

Contact Us

paterson@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-1670

Operating Hours:

  • Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Holidays and Modified Hours:
  • Monday, Oct. 14, Indigenous Peoples Day: noon - 5 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 11, Veteran's Day: Closed for maintenance work
  • Wednesday, Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Holiday 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
  • Friday, Nov. 29, Thanksgiving Holiday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve: 5:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 25, Christmas: CLOSED
  • Tuesday, Dec. 31, New Year's Eve: 5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day: CLOSED

Membership and Rates

Sign up for a gym membership

  • BCC Students, Faculty, Staff, and Professor Emerita: FREE!
    • Students, faculty, and staff must bring their BCC ID for access.
  • Day Pass: $7
  • Age Policy:
    • Children 11 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
    • Children between 12-15 must have an adult in the Paterson Recreation Complex.
    • Children under 16 cannot use the Paterson Fitness Center (weights or cardio machines)

Community Members

  • Monthly: $25
  • 3 Month: $70
  • 6 Month: $125
  • Annual: $250

BCC Alumni

  • Monthly: $20
  • 3 Month: $55
  • 6 Month: $100
  • Annual: $200

Military and First Responders*

  • Monthly: $20
  • 3 Month: $55
  • 6 Month: $100
  • Annual: $200

Seniors**

  • Monthly: $20
  • 3 Month: $55
  • 6 Month: $100
  • Annual: $200

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

Membership Forms

*A doctor's note may be required prior to issuing a membership or day pass for some guests/members

Rentals and Reservations

All inquiries regarding rental of any of the Paterson Recreation Complex spaces should complete this form:

EVENT INFORMATION SHEET

After completing the form a member of the Paterson Recreation team will reach out to you within one business day.

Rental spaces include:

  • Gene Dellea Turf Field
  • Paterson Field House Basketball Court
  • Grass Soccer Fields
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Tennis Courts

All facilities are open to the public during normal Paterson operating hours when their use does not interfere with College activities.

Services and Features

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  • Adventure Program

    BCC Adventure Program

    Paterson's Adventure Program provides programs, events and equipment 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 equipment 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

    Central Rock Gym Trip

    • Friday, December 13, 11:15am-5:00pm
    • Free
    • Spots are limited! First come first serve
    • Students will be sent a confirmation email they have a spot, they must respond to that email by December 11

    Past Trips:

    Berkshire East Zip Line Trip

      • Friday, Oct. 11th 11:15am-5:00pm

    If you need special assistance for this event, please contact Craig Ptak at cptak@berkshirecc.edu.

  • Fitness Program

    BCC Fitness Program


    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.

    • Yoga instructed by Taylor LaRochelle
      PAUSED UNTIL DECEMBER 3RD
      Tuesdays Gentle Yoga 5-6pm
      Thursdays Restorative Yoga 5:30pm-6:30pm
      Register Here or Walk In!
    • Practical Pilates instructed by Autumn Bragan
      Begins Oct. 2
      Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
      Saturdays 10:00-11:00am
      Register Here or Walk In!
    • ZUMBA! instructed by Luana Dias Davis
      Begins October 12th
      Saturdays 12:00pm-1:00pm 
      Register Here or Walk In! 
    • Intro to Fitness instructed by Michael Carnevale
      Jumpstart your fitness journey with our 4-Week Introduction to Fitness Program! A comprehensive mix of cardio, strength training, and core exercises, tailored for all fitness levels and learn how to create and personalize your own training program!
      Oct. 15 – Nov. 7
      Tuesdays 3-4pm
      Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm
      Register Here

     

  • Open Recreation

    Open Recreation

    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.

    Open Recreation Badminton Hours

    • Fridays 6:30pm-9:00pm
    • Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:00pm
    • Sundays 10:00am-1:00pm

    Open Recreation Basketball Hours

    • Mondays 6:00pm-8:00pm

    Women's Only Recreation Basketball

    • Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm

    Open Recreation Soccer Hours (Turf Field)

    • Saturdays 1:00pm-3:00pm
  • SAIL

    SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life)

    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.

    For the Fall 2024 session, the SAIL program is free for Paterson members, or a $30 fee can be paid. To join the interest list please Register Here.

    • Class 1 - Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am-11:15am

      • Instructor: Michele Darroch

      • This class is at capacity

      • Classes run Sept. 3 - Nov. 21st

    • Class 2 - Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30am-12:45pm

      • Instructor: Michele Darroch

      • Spaces still available

      • Classes run Sept. 3 - Nov. 21st

  • Tennis Complex

    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.

    BCC courts

Health/Fitness Requirement for Students

In these extraordinary times, we have made the difficult decision to waive Forum and the Heath Fitness requirements for students graduating through spring 2023.

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