Recreation Center of Highland Park

Nov 2022

Gym has been ENTIRELY overhauled (2019) and competes, equipment-wise, with just about any gym/facility. Pricing is currently excellent ($39 monthly for HP residents) and there's a push for members after the pandemic (rightly) shut things down. A star is lost for early closings: 8 pm on Fridays and 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. That's untenable for me, so uncomfortable for my schedule on the weekends. Beyond, irritating is an apartment lack of direction from the top of Park District management. There's no one cleaning equipment, an essential (it's flu season) at every fitness facility. Disinfectant dispensers are sometimes empty while a few staff sitting are at desks...read full review

Jul 2022

This place is absolutely fantastic and every single trainer is great. The classes leave you feeling both exhausted and strong with the mix of cardio and weight training. It’s such a great place to level up your workout regimen or to just get started. Thank you!

Feb 2022

Clean, solid facility. I primarily go for basketball and I'm greeted at the front desk by very nice staff. Basketball courts are pretty solid. Gym is clean and has all of the equipment I need with a great view on the treadmills.