Fitness Center

Fitness Center passes can be purchased at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Avenue, or Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road during registration hours.

A Fitness Center pass includes full access to the Fitness Center, open gym, and reduced rates at Palatine Hills Golf Course. A daily fee will include full access to the Fitness Center and open gym.

Closing Dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve at noon, Christmas Day,New Years Eve at noon, New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 3, 4 & 5, Labor Day

•Student rates apply to full time-student age 18-21 years with a current school ID,

•Family and Senior Couples must reside in the same household.

Fitness Center Registration Form

RATES	Resident 6 Month	Resident Annual	Non-Resident Annual
Student (14-24 years)	$63	$115	$1,155
Individual (18-54 years)	$71	$131	$1,312
Family (2 people)	$121	$231	$2,310
Additional Family Member (after 2 paid participants)	$40	$68	$682
Senior Individual (55 years+)	$63	$115	$1,155
Senior Couple	$110	$210	$2,100
Daily Fee
Individual		$6	$15
Youth/Student/Senior		$5	$14

Winter Student Pass $15

For ages 14-24 years with valid student ID. Must be a resident to purchase. Good December 5 - January 8.

Pass can be purchased at the Community Center registration desk.

Guest Pass - $30

7 day guest pass can be purchased at the Fitness Center desk.

Refund Policy
Refunds will be granted to pass holders with a written medical excuse from a doctor. The pass will be prorated from the date of request.

Personal Trainers

Personal training sessions can be arranged. To request a personal trainer please complete a Personal Trainer Request Form at the Fitness Center desk. You will be contacted by one of our trainers to arrange a session.

Entertainment

The Fitness Center's cardio equipment is equipped with Cardio Vision allowing users to watch a variety of programs while they exercise. Users can simply plug in their personal headphones and select from one of the four televisions to watch. Headphones are available for purchase at the fitness desk.

Stretching/Core Exercise Area

The former Community Center Weight Room has been converted into a stretching/core exercise area. This area is available to all Community Center users. Fitness Center pass holders can check out stability balls at the Fitness Center desk.

Staff on Duty

The Fitness Center is staffed at all times the center is open. Staff are available to answer questions, check in patrons, demonstrate how equipment works, conduct orientations, and maintain equipment.

Fitness Center Rules

• Fitness Center users must check in at the front desk and present a valid fitness center pass or pay the daily fee before using the facility.
• Fitness pass privileges may be suspended or revoked for disciplinary reasons or rule infractions.
• The Fitness Center is open to patrons age 14 and older with a valid fitness center pass. Nobody under the age of 14 will be allowed to use the Fitness Center.
•It is recommended all Patrons go through a basic orientation for the use of the strength and cardio equipment. Patrons 14-17 years of age are required to go through a Fitness Center orientation before using the facility. Orientations are set up with the fitness center staff. Parent/ Guardian must be present at time of orientation.
• Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. Shirts must cover the torso from mid-stomach to above the chest and contain no offensive wording or graphics. Athletic shoes must be worn at all times. Shorts must provide coverage from the waist to thigh.
• Food, beverage, and smoking are not allowed. Water or sports drinks in an approved container are the only exceptions to this rule.
• Cell phone use is prohibited while in the Fitness Center.
• The Palatine Park District provides wipes for patrons to clean equipment after they have completed their workout. Users must wipe equipment clean after each use.
• Radios are not allowed with the exception of those with personal headsets that do not require they be plugged into an outlet.
• Abuse of equipment, other patrons, and staff will not be tolerated; offenders may lose use of privileges with no refund. Profanity will not be tolerated.
• Do not drop weights or let the weight stack slam.
• Stretching and floor exercise are restricted to the area provided for these activities.
• Users must sign up to use cardio equipment during peak times. Peak times are: Monday – Friday 6:00am-9:00am, 11:00am- 1:00pm, and 4:00pm-7:30pm. There is a 30 minute limit on aerobic equipment.
• Be courteous to other participants – rotate equipment during peak times.
• No outside personal trainers are allowed to train members without written permission from the Palatine Park District (Palatine Park District ordinance chapter IV section 4.07).
• The Palatine Park District is not responsible for lost or stolen items.