The 19 Best Recreation Centers in Chicago, IL
These are the 19 highest-rated recreation centers we list in Chicago, IL, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
ICCD - Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines leads, with 4.9 stars from 975 reviews; Faizan e Madinah Chicago-West Ridge follows at 4.8.
Between them they carry 8,744 Google reviews and average 4.4 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.ICCD - Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines
4.9 · 975 reviews · Chicago
The top pick, holding 4.9 stars across 975 reviews. Restrooms and parking on site.
2.Faizan e Madinah Chicago-West Ridge
4.8 · 140 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.8 from 140 reviews. Restrooms.
5.Center on Halsted
4.6 · 855 reviews · Chicago
4.6 stars from 855 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
6.Lawndale Christian Fitness Center
4.6 · 820 reviews · Chicago
4.6 stars from 820 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
7.The Community House
4.8 · 38 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.8 from 38 reviews. Restrooms and parking on site.
8.Warren Park Field House Recreation Center
4.6 · 131 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.6 from 131 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
9.Copernicus Center
4.5 · 2,156 reviews · Chicago
4.5 stars from 2,156 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
10.The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago
4.5 · 1,051 reviews · Chicago
4.5 stars from 1,051 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
11.Community House Winnetka
4.5 · 249 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.5 from 249 reviews. Restrooms and parking on site.
13.Clarendon Community Center Park
4.4 · 398 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.4 from 398 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
14.Bridgeview Community Center
4.4 · 318 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.4 from 318 reviews. Restrooms and parking on site.
16.Glenview Park District - Park Center
4.4 · 117 reviews · Chicago
Rated 4.4 from 117 reviews. Restrooms.
17.Montgomery Place Retirement Community
3.6 · 42 reviews · Chicago
Rated 3.6 from 42 reviews. Parking on site.
19.Illinois DHS Family Community Resource Center
3.3 · 661 reviews · Chicago
3.3 stars from 661 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best recreation center in Chicago, IL?
ICCD - Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines ranks first, with 4.9 out of 5 stars from 975 Google reviews.
Which recreation centers in Chicago, IL allow dogs?
Warren Park Field House Recreation Center and Clarendon Community Center Park are listed as dog-friendly.
Which recreation centers in Chicago, IL are good for kids?
Warren Park Field House Recreation Center and Clarendon Community Center Park are flagged as family-friendly.
Do these recreation centers have restrooms?
15 of the 19 list restrooms on site. Check each place's page before you go, since facilities can close seasonally.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.