Location
Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center
& 4500 Fitness
4500 Belmont Rd.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630.960.7500
Fax: 630.960.7251
facility HOURS
Recreation & Fitness Center
Monday to Friday: 5AM - 9PM
Saturday and Sunday: 7AM - 6PM
Registration Assistance
Monday to Friday: 9AM - 4PM
Phone: 630.960.7500
Email: Regi_Staff@dgparks.org
fitness Membership assistance
Monday to Friday: 5AM - 9PM
Saturday: 7AM - 2PM
Sunday: 11AM - 6PM
Phone: 630.960.7462
Email: Regi_Staff@dgparks.org
2025 Holiday Hours
Registration Desk
Closed: April 18, May 26, June 19, July 4, Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Nov. 27-28, Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1
Reduced hours: Open Dec. 31 open 9AM - 12PM
Fitness Center
Closed: April 20, May 26, June 19, July 4, Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1
Reduced hours: Nov. 28 open 7AM - 6PM, Dec. 24 open 5AM - 12PM, Dec. 31 open 5AM - 12PM
About the cathy mahoney Recreation Center
The Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center, a 69,000 sq. ft. facility was opened in 2003. The facility offers the community a 5,200 sq. ft. full service Fitness Center and three group exercise studios. A 19,800 sq. ft. gymnasium can be converted into three full-size basketball courts, six full-size volleyball courts or 16 badminton courts. A three-lane indoor track overlooks the gym. A multipurpose room can be divided into two separate 1,035 sq. ft. rooms and feature access to an outdoor terrace and amphitheater seating area. The building is also home to the South East Association of Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR), which provides recreation opportunities to individuals with special needs who live in ten Park Districts, including Downers Grove.
4500 Fitness
At 4500 Fitness, you'll find community-friendly faces and fitness-minded folks. Our team is proud to provide a wide variety of options to help you meet your health and fitness goals. From certified personal training to group exercise classes to open gyms, we offer something for every interest and fitness level.
Located within the Downers Grove Recreation Center, 4500 Fitness is a 5,200-square-foot, full-service fitness facility with three group exercise studios.
Open Gym
Play basketball, pickleball, badminton or volleyball during our regular adult open gym sessions in our gymnasium-all included with membership. Open gym schedules are posted one week before the beginning of each month and are available online.
InDOOR Track
A 4500 Fitness Membership includes use of the three-lane indoor track (9 laps to a mile) to keep you running and walking year-round no matter the weather. The indoor track is also available to non-member residents for an annual $5 track membership or for non-member non-residents for $75 annual track membership.
Facility Rentals
Whether you're looking for space to play or room to gather, the Recreation and Fitness Center is the place to be. A 19,800 square-foot gymnasium can be converted into three full-size basketball courts, six full-size volleyball courts or 16 badminton courts. Our 2,070 square-foot multipurpose room can accommodate events for up to 80 guests.
Due to Park District programming and events, the Recreation Center has limited rental availability and hours. The Multi-purpose Room is unavailable on Saturdays due to Park District programming.
