Palatine Park District Offers a Wide Variety of Affordable Fitness Activities

As a community organization with a long and strong history of providing parks and recreation to the Palatine area, we are excited to have been nominated in the Palatine Patch “Best Place to Work Out in Palatine” poll. We would like to congratulate the Buehler YMCA for winning the poll; they are an amazing organization that also has a long history of serving the families of the Palatine community. We would like to thank those who voted for PPD in the poll and those who left some amazing comments on the Palatine Patch site.

For those of you who may not be familiar with Palatine Park District’s fitness offerings, here is a taste of all we provide to meet your fitness and wellness needs. We hope that you will try one of these options this summer!

The Community Fitness Center located at 250 E. Wood Street offers a traditional fitness environment for your workout.  With a variety of cardiovascular equipment including treadmills, ellipticals and bikes along with resistance equipment and free weights, you can fit in your workout in the heart of town.  Rates for the fitness center are very affordable, ranging from $115 for an annual pass for students and seniors to just $231 for an annual pass for two family members.  With weekday hours of 6am to 10pm and hours on Saturday from 7am to 5pm and on Sunday from 7am to 3pm, you are sure to be able to find the time to get in a workout. If you need a little help to get your program going, you can always set up an appointment with one of our personal trainers or get started with a fitness assessment.

If working out with a group is more your style, the Park District offers over 30 group exercise classes each week. From wellness programs like Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi to the more intense Boot Camp program, the variety of classes is sure to fit your preferences, your schedule and your budget.  Options designed just for seniors include EZ Movers and Seniors on Weights.  And if you enjoy moving to the beat, dance your way to fitness with Zumba classes. The Fitness Flex Plan is a great option when you want variety and flexibility in your routine.  One low price of $115 (R) gets you access for 11 weeks to unlimited Step Aerobics, Total Body Challenge, Muscles N More, and Body Bar Blast classes this summer.

Love to get fit in the great outdoors?  Palatine Trail is a bicycle, hiking, and nature trail which extends throughout the Palatine Park District. Combining paved trails with designated side streets, Palatine Trail provides access to schools, Harper College, neighborhood parks, Palatine Hills Golf Course, and several other northwest suburban bike trails including the Deer Grove Forest Preserve Trail. 

If walking inside is preferable, pick up your Palatine Park District ID today.  At Falcon Park Recreation Center, a walking/running track pass is free for residents and employees of Palatine, and just $10 per year for non-residents.  The Community Center indoor track is open to anyone at no cost, no ID required. With an annual Park District ID fee of just $10 for residents, you can enjoy open gym and turf time at Birchwood, Community, and Falcon Park. Passes are available to non-residents as well, for a $50 annual fee. And since the Community Center is housed in the former Palatine High School, we even have a running track out back.  Stop by for a few laps today.

Looking for a little competition with your fitness activities?  Try one of our many adult leagues including volleyball, softball, soccer, and basketball.  Or hit the courts for a free game of tennis.  Outdoor courts are located at Birchwood, the Community Center, Eagle Park, Locust Park, Robert “Dutch” Schultz Recreation Area, and Sycamore Park. Try 18 holes of golf at Palatine Hills Golf Course or head to Margreth Riemer Reservoir for a round of disc golf.  Animal lovers can run around with Fido at the Dog Park near Plum Grove Reservoir or hit the dusty trail at the Palatine Stables.  You can play a little sand volleyball at Community Center or Oak Park, while outdoor basketball courts can be found at Ashwood, Birchwood, Community, Cottonwood, Hummingbird, Maple, Oak and Willowwood Parks and at Robert “Dutch” Schultz Recreation Area.

For a wetter workout, adult swim and/or lap swim time is provided at all three pools throughout the summer and Water Aerobics classes are offered at Birchwood Pool and Family Aquatic Center from June 11 through August 18. Summer pool passes are very affordable:  just $118 for an individual and $172 for a family if you are a resident.  The Family Aquatic Center is scheduled to open May 26 and Birchwood is scheduled to open June 9.  The grand re-opening of the new Eagle Pool will be held on June 9th at noon.

For additional information on all of these fitness offerings, please visit www.palatineparks.org. 

The Palatine Park District is a separate municipal governing agency established for the purpose of providing parks, facilities and recreational programs for the community.  The Park District is responsible for the maintenance, operation and administration of parks and parks facilities under its jurisdiction.  Our mission is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks and recreation facilities and activities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors of the Palatine Park District. 

Blog author, Joan Scovic, is the Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator for Palatine Park District.  For sponsorship opportunities, call (847) 496-6287 or email jscovic@palatineparks.org.

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