The Community Recreation Center features a modern facade with large glass windows revealing a bright yellow staircase and

Community Recreation Center

Oak Park’s multi-generational rec center — free indoor walking track, fitness center, gym, Esports lounge, childcare and more, all under one net-zero roof.

Announcements

Adjusted Hours for Labor Day

The CRC will be open from 7:00A-1:00P on Monday, September 7.

Info at a Glance

Blue circular icon with a white clock face and hands, representing schedule or time. Hours
Mon–Fri 5:30A-10:00P

Sat 6:00A-7:00P · Sun 7:00A-5:00P

Blue location pin icon indicating the Community Recreation Center. LOCATION & PARKING
229 Madison St, Oak Park, IL

Free covered parking adjacent & west of the building

Icon representing 5 users or members, often used for community or membership counts. DAY PASS
$15 / day

Ages 8–11, $10 · 7 & under, $1 · Pay at desk or reserve ahead

Blue footprint icon representing walking or activity at the Community Recreation Center. WALKING TRACK
FREE for residents

Access to indoor track and locker rooms — all ages

What brings you to the CRC today?

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Explore Amenities

Take a look around, there’s a space for everyone

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Membership & Day Passes 

Compare memberships, add-ons, and passes. Join online in minutes.

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Open Gym Schedules

Family open gym, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and more

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Hours & Location

Hours, holiday hours, parking, and how to find us

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Teen Afterschool Program

Supervised space for grades 6-12, 3:00-6:00P weekdays

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Chris Evans Point of Contact
Chris Evans

Memberships & Operations Supervisor, CRC, CPRP

(708) 725-2724 chris.evans@pdop.org
Contact

Explore the CRC

Nine spaces under one roof — tap any to learn more.

People run on an elevated indoor track overlooking a basketball court where a game is in progress.

Indoor Track

Elevated walking/running track — free for residents

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Fitness Center

Strength and cardio equipment; orientations available

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Gymnasium

Open gym for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and more

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Children and adults in a modern esports lounge with vibrant gaming-themed mural and multiple gaming stations.

Esports Lounge

Gaming space with youth, teen, and adult hours

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Dance & Fitness Studio

Group fitness and dance classes with certified instructors

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Children enjoy swings and a play campfire in a brightly decorated Playzone Childcare room with a forest mural.

Playzone

Forest-themed drop-in childcare for ages 3 mo–11 yr

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Community Rooms

Flexible rooms for public meetings, classes, and gatherings

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People of diverse ages and abilities use a modern locker room with accessible stalls, sinks, and benches.

Bathrooms & Locker Rooms

Private, accessible changing and locker space for all

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Community Mental Health Board

Community Mental Health Board resources and info

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Take a Virtual Tour

Get to know the CRC without leaving your home! The below virtual tour is a 3D, interactive experience. Toggle between rooms with the taskbar at the bottom, and click and drag to see each space top to bottom. Click the dark blue icons to be redirected to more information about Memberships, Open Gym, and more.

Memberships & Passes

Drop in for a day, or go all-in.

Walking Track - FREE

FREE FOR RESIDENTS

All ages. Indoor track, second-floor stretching area & locker rooms. Children under 12 must be supervised by someone 16+.

Resident
Non-Resident
ADULT 19+
$25/mo
$50/mo

Full access: track, gym, fitness center, locker rooms & esports.

Resident
Non-Resident
TEEN 12–18
$20/mo
$40/mo

All adult benefits; fitness center after a one-time orientation.

Resident
Non-Resident
DAY PASS 18+
$15
$15

Reserve ahead or pay at the desk. One visit counts toward joining.

Resident
Non-Resident
ULTIMATE FITNESS
$59/mo
$118/mo

Unlimited fitness classes district-wide plus full CRC access.

Add-ons include: Jr. Membership (8–11), $5/mo · Unlimited Playzone, $15/mo · Youth Afterschool, free for residents

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Unlimited Playzone

(Ages 3 mo - 11 year)

CRC paid members can access unlimited childcare in our forest-themed playroom room while visiting the facility.

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Teen Afterschool Program

(Middle and High School Students)

Middle & high schoolers get free supervised space 3:00-6:00P weekdays when school is in session — esports, gym, community rooms, and mental health workshops.

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Plan Your Visit

  • HOURS

    Mon–Fri, 5:30A–10:00P · Sat 6:00A–7:00P · Sun 7:00A–5:00P

  • FREE PARKING (COVERED)

    Covered lots adjacent to and directly west of the building.

  • STROLLER & BIKE PARKING

    In the south lot — please bring your own lock.

  • CHECK-IN INFO

    What to bring and how entry works on your first visit.

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Information & FAQs

A bit about the CRC, plus quick answers to some of your questions.

Built For the Whole Community

Nestled in the heart of Oak Park, the Community Recreation Center (CRC) was opened in 2023 as a welcome and open space for all Oak Park residents to enjoy.

From a free walking track to teen afterschool programming to inclusive locker rooms, the CRC was built with the community and its collective wellbeing in mind. Everyone deserves a space to move, learn, connect, and thrive.

There is a place for you at the CRC. Come explore!

CRC History
The Community Recreation Center features a modern design with large glass windows and metallic siding. A cyclist passes by

FAQs

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know before getting started.

Grades 6-12.

Yes, membership is only for Oak Park residents.

No, but you’re welcome to purchase a monthly membership in addition to your free afterschool membership.

No, we do not participate nor offer the Silver Sneakers program at the CRC. Check out our Lifelong Learning program, hosted at Dole Center.

No, we do not offer discounted memberships. All memberships are individual. Please refer to the memberships page for more information. We do offer financial assistance for memberships to the CRC.

We use a digital counter camera at the entrance to the fitness center. It counts members coming in and leaving giving you an approximate number (+/- 1 or 2 people) of members in the fitness center at that time. Try it yourself by heading to the CRC Fitness Center page to see how many people are currently in the fitness center!

No, the CRC does not have any aquatics. We do, however, have two outdoor pools, Rehm and Ridgeland Common.