Now – Tues, Mar 18: The Heller Nature Center building is closed for lobby renovations. Trails remain open daily from 7:30am to dusk.

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.

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
$8
$72
Non-resident
$10
$90

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.

DateCourt 1Court 2
Saturday, March 87-8:15am, 3-5:45pm7-9:45am, 2-5:45pm
Sunday, March 97-8:45am, 10am-3:45pm7-8:45am, 11am-3:45pm
Monday, March 105:30-9:15am, 3-4:45pm5:30-10:45am, 3-5:45pm
Tuesday, March 115:30-8:15am, 10:30am-12:45pm, 3-5:45pm 5:30-10:15am, 3-5:45pm
Wednesday, March 125:30-9:15am, 3-4:45pm5:30-10:45am, 3-5:45pm
Thursday, March 135:30-8:15am, 10:30am-12:45pm, 3-7:15pm5:30-10:15am, 3-5:45pm
Friday, March 145:30-9:15am5:30-10:45am, 3-7:45pm
Saturday, March 157-8:15am, 9:30am-5:45pm7am-1:45pm, 3-5:45pm
Sunday, March 167-8:45am, 10am-1:45pm, 3-5:45pm7-8:45am, 12:30-5:45pm
Monday, March 175:30-9:15am, 3-5:45pm5:30-9:45am, 3-5:45pm

Questions?

Contact Us

Caitlin
Deptula
Customer Experience Manager
847.579.3133
Jodi
DiTomasso
Fitness Manager
847.579.4049