Champaign, IL
Open Hours:M-F: 6a-9p | Sa: 7a-7p | Su: 12-7p
Bring your workout game to Leonhard Recreation Center, your go-to gym to stay active and have fun! With our gym membership, you get access to an indoor track, weight room, indoor playground, and a large gym for your sports recreation needs. We also offer group classes for instructor-led fitness. Join us for birthday parties by renting our party room! Make us your one-stop fitness destination to keep you moving year-round! Our affordable prices and friendly atmosphere make Leonhard Recreation Center the perfect place to get fit.
Features
Open Gym
Open gym hours will be posted every month. Please check the open gym schedule for designated Basketball, Pickleball, and Volleyball times. Open gym requires a second pair of shoes. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own equipment, but a limited number of basketballs, pickleball racquets and balls, and other equipment is available by request.
- All non-member day pass participants must create a park district client account (if they do not already have one) by filling out a Day Pass Form. The account must be created by an adult/parent/guardian on their first visit. All day pass participants must have a valid photo ID except children supervised by parents.
- Open gym participants 11-17 years old in Middle School and High School may participate without parental supervision, but must have a valid Day Pass Form on file.
- Elementary school children and younger must be supervised by a parent to participate in open gym.
Pickleball
Pickleball is available to members and day pass participants during designated pickleball hours. Please check the open gym schedule for availability. Members are encouraged to bring their own paddles and balls, but a limited number of paddles are available by request. If any participants are elementary school aged or younger an adult 18 or older must be present.
Weight Room & Indoor Track
One of the primary features of the Leonhard Recreation Center is an indoor three-lane track (10-11 laps= 1 mile). This well-equipped facility also includes a Cardio/weight and locker room available during all open hours. Locker room does not include showers and is bring your own padlock.
Fitness Classes
If you are looking for a great way to stay in shape in a social setting, join one of our fun, innovative, and invigorating classes to start getting the results you want! Learn the building blocks you need to help you transform your body, dance the calories away, and continue a lifetime of fitness. Visit our Group Fitness page for more information.
Indoor Playground
Bring the whole family to try the farm-themed indoor playground. The cost is $7 (Resident) and $10 (Non-Resident) per child 4 and older. Enjoy the three levels of interactive features like a slide, wrecking ball, tractor, and log obstacles. Great for ages 1-10, the playground also features a toddler area, book tree, Legos, and sensory games.
More Information:
Leonhard Recreation Center opened to the public in 2014 and was funded in part by the Park and Recreational Facility Construction Grant Program, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, with additional geothermal mechanical system funding provided by The Illinois Clean Energy Foundation. The energy efficient geothermal system transfers heat by pumping water through pipes below the Earth's surface. During the winter, the piped water absorbs underground warmth and brings heat to the building. In the summer, it is reversed for air conditioning!
Pricing
Day Pass: $8
Military Discount: $6
Monthly & Annual Memberships Includes Access to Leonhard and Martens:
Leonhard:
- Indoor Track access during all open hours
- Weight/Cardio Room access during all open hours
- Indoor Playground access during all open hours
- Gymnasium access for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball during designated open gym hours
Martens:
- Gym access during Open Gym
- Indoor Track with fitness area
- Weight Room
- Indoor Play Area
Choose between an annual membership or monthly membership. Monthly memberships are 1-month minimum, auto charged.
| Membership Type | Dual Membership Rate (Martens and Leonhard Recreation Centers) - Annual | Dual Membership Rate (Martens and Leonhard Recreation Centers) - Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Youth (Ages 4-17) | $54 | $6 |
| Adult (Ages 18-54) | $135 | $15 |
| Senior (Ages 55+) | $108 | $12 |
Become A Member
Membership gives access to Leonhard Recreation Center and Martens Center. Kids 3 and under do not require a pass.
A fee is applied any time a Membership fob is replaced due to loss or theft. Membership fobs are able to be used each year; new ones are not reissued without paying a fob replacement fee.
Silver Sneakers
Champaign Park District works with Silver Sneakers to cover the cost of membership fees for adults 65+. Silver Sneakers gives access to Leonhard Recreation Center, Martens Center, and Sholem Aquatic Center. If one is interested in using this program, they will need to register with Silver Sneakers to obtain a membership ID and work with their insurance company to cover the cost. Please bring Silver Sneakers membership ID when registering for a Silver Sneakers membership.
For more information, please call 217-398-2550.
Rentals & Party Packages
The Leonhard Recreation Center hosts rentals as small as a 5-person meeting or as large as a sports tournament or trade show. From graduation parties to retirements, baby showers to corporate events, our experienced staff will make your next event a success! Gym, court, and room spaces are available. For the benefit of our members, we do not offer private playground or full-facility rentals.
To book a party related event such as a birthday party, graduation party, or baby shower please contact sean.hurst@champaignparks.org or call 217-891-3901.
