Community Center

Address

250 E. Wood Street,
Palatine, 60067

Give Us A Call

847-991-0333

Facility Hours
  • Monday - Friday 6:00am-9:30pm
  • Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm
  • Sunday 7:00am-3:00pm
Facility Closed

11/27, 12/25, 1/1/26

 

 

Information

About Our Facility

Community Center is a 49,000 sq. ft. facility and home to gymnastics, dance, theatre, fitness center, group exercise classes, summer day camp, toddler programs. The gymnasium is host to various indoor sports, such as volleyball, basketball, and pickleball.

Facility Features

  • Full Size Gymnasium including Pickleball Courts, Volleyball Courts, & Basketball Courts (Open Gym Available)
  • Gymnastic Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Locker Rooms
  • Indoor Track (Free for In-District residents / $25 per year for Out of District)
  • Party and Meeting rooms to support 25-80 people

Keith Schmerer

Facilities Manager – Community & Birchwood

Rentals / Birthday Parties

Host Your Own Event

The gymnasium is ideal for athletic events and private parties of up to 300 people. Community Center meeting rooms can accommodate groups up to 50 people. Community Center also has a number of different Birthday Party Packages to choose from for the perfect celebration!

Rental Spaces

  • Gymnasium
  • Mini-Gym Shelf
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Dance Rooms
Events

Upcoming Events

Fitness Center

Community Fitness

At Community Fitness Center we are committed to providing a welcoming and family friendly atmosphere, assisting you in achieving your fitness goals. All members enjoy basic group fitness classes, open gym at all district recreation centers, access to the indoor track at Falcon Recreation Center and Community Center, and 10% off all individual group fitness classes/personal training.

Gymnastics Center

Gymnastics

Palatine Park District Gymnastics Program offers gymnastics instruction for boys and girls from preschool through high school. The primary goal is to provide high-quality gymnastics instruction to as many young people as possible, on the most individual basis possible. Visit our Gymnastics Program Page for specific class information.

Gymnastics Center Amenities

  • Trampoline and trampettes
  • 2 sets of rings
  • Climbing rope
  • Horizontal bar
  • Portable tumble track
  • Outside foam pit
  • Foam vaulting table
  • Vaulting boxes and vaulting bucks
  • Spring boards
  • Low and high beams and benches
  • Parallel bars and parallettes
  • Wall bars
  • Asymmetric bars and steel bar
  • Wall mounted rings and floor rings
  • Floor mats
  • Landing blocks and crash mats
  • Training aids and foam blocks
  • Pommel horses
  • Mushrooms and bucket

Program Video (2019)

Facility Views
October Operation Updates

Dear Park District Users and Guests,

Please review the important information below regarding upcoming temporary closures and schedule changes at the Community Center.

October 13–17: Fitness Center HVAC Replacement

Walking Track: May experience intermittent closures. Please call the Community Center Office for real-time availability.

Temperature Notice: Heat will be unavailable during the replacement; however, portable cooling units will remain in use.

Wednesday, October 15:

Back Parking Lot: Spaces near Ost Field will be unavailable. A crane will be positioned in this area during HVAC installation.

Gymnastics CenterClosed during morning hours.

All areas are expected to be fully operational by the evening of October 17.

Friday, October 24: Carpet Cleaning & Disinfection

The Community Center will close early at 6:00 p.m. to allow for carpet cleaning and disinfection throughout the building.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these important facility improvements to enhance your experience.

Palatine Park District

For questions or real-time updates, please contact the Community Center at 847-991-0333.