Tue, Dec 17: The Rec Center Fitness Floor has temporarily moved to the gym, now a fully equipped workout space, as repairs continue in the main fitness area.  Learn more.

Open
Gym

Play Basketball & Get Fit

The Recreation Center houses two high school regulation-sized basketball courts. Shoot around with the family, or pick up a game with friends during any of our open gym times.

NEW! Starting, Monday, February 6, anyone participating in Open Gym must have an Annual Waiver on file linked to a park district account. You may complete a waiver at the Recreation Center front desk or online.

  • Members and non-members are welcome!
  • All participants must check-in at the first floor front desk.
  • Children under the age of 10 must have a parent or guardian in the building while using open gym.
  • To participate, a valid driver’s license, school ID, and/or valid identification must be presented at the front desk and all players must sign in. 
  • The Recreation Center of Highland Park reserves the right to cancel and/or change open gym times without notice.
  • A Recreation Center staff member has the right to revoke an individual’s open gym participation for misconduct.
  • No independent training is allowed at any Park District facility.
Open Gym
Single Visit
10-Pass
Resident
$7
$63
Non-resident
$9
$81

Schedule

The Open Gym Schedule is subject to change on a daily basis. Schedules are updated daily so please be sure to check this page and/or call before visiting.

Dec 5, 2024 Update: Due to a pipe burst affecting the gym, we are currently offering limited open gym times. Full court games may be asked to become half court games at any time to accommodate others wanting to participate in open gym. We appreciate your patience during this time.

DateCourt 1Court 2
Saturday, December 147-8:15amNo Open Gym
Sunday, December 157-8:45amNo Open Gym
Monday, December 165:30-9:15am, 3-7:45pmNo Open Gym
Tuesday, December 175:30-8:15amNo Open Gym
Wednesday, December 185:30-9:15am, 3:15-4:45pmNo Open Gym
Thursday, December 195:30-8:15am, 3-7:45pmNo Open Gym
Friday, December 205:30-9:15am, 6-7:45pmNo Open Gym
Saturday, December 217-8:15am, 9:30am-5:45pmNo Open Gym
Sunday, December 227-8:45am, 12-5:45pmNo Open Gym
Monday, December 235:30-9:15am, 2-8:45pmNo Open Gym

Questions?

Contact Us

Caitlin
Deptula
Customer Experience Manager
847.579.3133
Jodi
DiTomasso
Fitness Manager
847.579.4049