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. Closed: Saturdays, January 10 - March 7 The indoor track is free and open to the public. 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
- Equipment
- 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)
Track Closure Notice
Please note that the indoor track will be closed on the following days to accommodate scheduled programming:
- Saturdays from January 10 through March 7
- Sundays from November 9 through March 8
We appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
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.
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October 19, 2023
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March 1, 2023
Rakow Center Locker Room Renovation Project
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