Bridgewater and Campus Community Use

Policies, Hours and Procedures for Swenson Track

During the academic year, the track will be available to the community during the following dates:

Spring 2026 - Anticipated opening weather permitting.
(March 16, 2026 - August 14, 2026)
Daily Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

(September 8 - November 25, 2026)
Daily Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

During the Summer, the track will be available to the community during the following dates:

Use of this space is at your own risk.

Policies and Procedures:

• All participants must check in at the ticket booth to gain access to the track.

First time users will be required to register, providing home address and email for schedule updates and usage information. Resgitration can be made online in advance,
Parking passes also must be obtain in advance at parking office Hunt Hall room 001, 26 School Street, question call 508-531-2897
Click hereto register: https://bridgewater.dserec.com/online/eventsr/events/list/d0462092

• University community must show BSU Connect Card for access.

• Track users are restricted to the outer four lanes, 5, 6, 7 & 8 only, no field use.

- Track Mileage 

Lane 5 3.78 Laps = 1 mile
Lane 6 3.72 Laps = 1mile
Lane 7 3.67 Laps = 1 mile
Lane 8 3.61 Laps = 1 mile

• The track is for running and walking only, (i.e. no bicycles, scooters, skateboards, children’s mini vehicles, baby carriages or tri- cycles, etc. are allowed).

• Use of the turf field surface is prohibited without prior permission from the Department of Athletics and Recreation or University Events.

• Alcohol, tobacco, sunflower seeds, and any beverages other than water are prohibited within the track fenced area.

• Personal belongings are not allowed within the track fence area.

• All trash should be disposed of in the proper trash receptacles.

• Participants must adhere to the directions of the track monitor and exit the area immediately upon instruction.

• It is the responsibility of the user to check posted hours periodically for changes and special holiday and institutional breaks. www.bsubears.com The Swenson Field and Track are the property of Bridgewater State University managed by the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Bridgewater State University and the Department of Athletics and Recreation reserve the right to change any policy or procedure at any time to preserve the integrity of the facility and its users. Violators of any of these policies and procedures will result in loss of the privilege to use the facility. Severe Weather Alerts: Three horn blasts indicates you must exit fields and seek shelter in vehicle. Under bleachers is not a safe shelter. Participants will not be allowed back on fields or track until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike.

Parking passes must be obtained before parking at Swenson Lot.  They can be obtained from the Parking office in Hunt Hall room 001, 26 School Street. (508) 531-2897.  If registering online you can request a pass to be mailed in 5-7 business days or request to pick up at Parking office.