The Rental Center is currently closed until further notice. Rentals are not available while closed. This webpage will be updated with the planned reopening date and hours of operation as soon as that information is available.
The Outdoor Adventures Rental Center offers a variety of outdoor equipment available for Members of UCLA Recreation to rent. For our selection of gear and prices, please see our pricing sheet.
The Rental Center is located in the northwestern corner of the Wooden Center. During business hours, it may be accessed via the main entrance to the Wooden Center.
2131 John Wooden Center
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310.206.7219
rentalcenter@recreation.ucla.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How may I rent gear?
A: You must visit the Rental Center in person to rent gear. Upon arrival, we check whether the gear you’d like to rent is available. If it is, we work with you to complete the rental paperwork. Then, you pay the rental fees in the Rental Center.
Q: How much do gear rentals cost?
A: The price of gear rentals is determined by what gear you would like to rent and how long you would like to keep the gear. We offer three prices per gear item based on the length of the rental period, i.e., 1–4 days, 5–8 days, or Break. For example, if you would like to rent gear for anywhere between 1–4 days, then the total cost will be the price listed under the 1–4 days column. In other words, the price is the same if you want to rent for 1 day, 4 days, or somewhere in between.
Q: Where are payments made and what types of payment are accepted?
A: Payments are made in person at the Rental Center. Credit and debit card are accepted forms of payment. If you would like to pay with departmental recharge, please share your department’s recharge ID or account number.
Q: May I call in advance to check whether gear is available for my desired dates?
A: Yes, you may call in advance to check whether the gear you would like to rent is available for your desired dates. However, the gear is not reserved for you until you submit a gear request, receive approval, and pay the rental fees.
Q: May I reserve gear in advance?
A: Yes, you may reserve gear for the current quarter in advance. For example, it is possible to reserve gear for the Friday of Week 9 on the Monday of Week 1. It is not possible to reserve gear for a subsequent quarter.
Q: Who is eligible to rent gear?
A: Members of UCLA Recreation are eligible to rent gear.
Q: I am a student at UCLA. Am I eligible to rent gear?
A: Probably, but it depends on your individual situation. Most of the full-time students at UCLA have memberships to UCLA Recreation included in their tuition and fees.
Q: I work at UCLA, but I don’t have a membership to UCLA Recreation. Am I eligible to rent gear?
A: No, but you are welcome to purchase a membership to UCLA Recreation in order to be eligible to rent gear.
Q: I am a student at UCLA Extension, but I don’t have a membership to UCLA Recreation. Am I eligible to rent gear?
A: No, but you are welcome to purchase a membership to UCLA Recreation in order to be eligible to rent gear.
Q: I graduated from UCLA recently, but I don’t have a UCLA Recreation membership anymore. Am I eligible to rent gear?
A: No, but you are welcome to purchase a membership to UCLA Recreation in order to be eligible to rent gear.
Q: How long may I keep gear that I rent for the 1-4-day price?
A: The rental period begins one day after the equipment is retrieved. For example, if you retrieve your rented gear on a Thursday, it is due back to the Rental Center on the following Monday before 5 pm.
Q: How long may I keep gear that I rent for the 5-8-day price?
A: The rental period begins one day after the equipment is retrieved. For example, if you retrieve your rented gear on a Wednesday, it is due back to the Rental Center the following Thursday before 5 pm.
Q: Do you charge a deposit for rented gear?
A: No, we do not charge a deposit for rented gear. However, we do charge replacement fees for gear that is lost or damaged during the rental period. We inform you of these fees—which are also listed on our price sheet—during the reservation process, to be sure you are aware of them prior to committing to the rental.
Q: May someone else retrieve the gear I rented for me?
A: If you would like someone else to retrieve the gear you rented, you must inform us of this person’s name in advance. We make note of the person’s name on the rental document, so a record of the request is available when gear is retrieved.
Q: May someone else return the gear I rented for me?
A: Yes, someone else may return the gear you rented for you. Any issues with the return, such as late, damage, or replacement fees, are handled with you (i.e., the customer who paid for the rental).
Q: If I decide that I do not need my gear, may I receive a refund?
A: While we do not offer full refunds for rentals, you may obtain a 90% refund when a request is made to us by noon at least five business-days prior to the day that equipment is scheduled to be retrieved.
Q: If I do not return my gear on time, what happens?
A: A late fee of $5 per business day is assessed for gear not returned by the scheduled due date.
Q: If I lose or break an item that I rented, what happens?
A: A fee is charged for the replacement or repair. Fees are settled by paying for an invoice from us.
Q: What is a break rental?
A: Because the Rental Center is usually closed during Finals Week and Break Weeks each quarter, break rentals are offered to enable our customers to rent gear during the last week of classes and keep it until the next quarter begins.
Hours
TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Location
Northwestern corner of the Wooden Center