Rakow Center
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Monday-Friday: 5:30 am-10:00 pm Registration Desk Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm Indoor Track Our indoor track is open during business hours. The indoor track is free and open to the public. Track Closed: Saturdays: January 13- March 9 Sundays: January 28-May 12 Whirlpool & Sauna |
Special Holiday Hours/Closings
- Labor Day - 7:00 am-2:00 pm
- Thanksgiving Day - Closed
- Christmas Eve - 7:00 am-2:00 pm
- Christmas Day - Closed
- New Year's Eve - 7:00 am-2:00 pm
- New Year's Day - 7:00 am-2:00 pm
- Easter - Closed
- Memorial Day - 7:00 am-2:00 pm
- Independence Day - 7:00 am-2:00 pm
Hours are subject to change.
Amenities
- Dance Studio
- Fitness Center
- State-of-the-Art Fitness Equipment
- Treadmills
- Ellipticals
- Upright Bikes
- Recumbent Bikes
- Steppers
- Rower
- Cyber VR3
- Free Weights
- State-of-the-Art Fitness Equipment
- Personal Training
- Group Exercise Classes
- Indoor Pool
- Gym
- Preschool
- Racquetball Courts
- Whirlpool
- Sauna
- Track
- 14 laps = 1 mile
Information
Our three-lane indoor track, located inside the gymnasium, offers ample space for both walkers and runners. The track is free and open to the public during regular building hours, providing a safe and accessible environment for fitness and recreation. (14 laps = 1 mile)
Rules
To ensure safety and enjoyment for all:
- Children 12 years and older are welcome to use the track independently.
- Children ages 6–11 may use the track with adult supervision.
- Children 5 years and younger are not permitted on the track.
- Please note that strollers and street shoes are not allowed on the track.
Whirlpool & Sauna Policy/Etiquette
- The maximum number of people in the whirlpool shall not exceed 8
- The sauna and whirlpool are available to ALL members and anyone paying a daily fee or using a guest pass.
- All patrons must be 16 years of age or older to use the whirlpool and sauna.
- Persons should not spend more than 15 minutes in the whirlpool at any one session
- Showers are required before using the whirlpool and sauna.
- The posted whirlpool user capacity shall not be exceeded.
- Keys for access to the whirlpool and sauna are available at the fitness center desk. Current membership or identification is required to obtain a key. All keys must be returned to obtain your ID back.
- Elderly persons and those suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, using prescriptions, or pregnant women should consult their physicians before using the whirlpool/sauna.
- A person under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not use the whirlpool.
- No person shall run or engage in activities that might disturb and/or endanger others in or around the whirlpool/sauna.
- No food or drink is allowed in the whirlpool/sauna area.
- Individuals must wear a lined swimsuit in the whirlpool.
- Emergency numbers & first aid kit available at the fitness center front desk.
Rakow Center Racquetball
M-F
5:30 am-5:00 pm $9/hr
5:00-10:00pm $12/hr
Sa/Su:
7:00 am- 1:00pm $12/hr
1:00-5:00 pm $9/hr.
Permanent Court Time
Fee: $1.00 less per hour/12 week minimum is required.
Court Time Request forms are available at the Rakow Center.
Wallyball
All of our racquetball courts are designed to accommodate wallyball play, which is very similar to volleyball, but you can hit off the walls! Reservation only.
Court fees: $20/hour
Soccer
Racquetball Court #3 is available for soccer drills and may be reserved for use by up to four participants.
Court fees: $20/hour
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