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1. What is the address of The Centre of Elgin?

The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin IL 60120 The Centre of Elgin is the City of Elgin's multipurpose recreation facility. For a tour or more information stop by The Centre of Elgin, call the Fitness Courtesy Desk at 847-531-7025, or visit The Centre of Elgin's website.

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2. How do I book events at The Centre of Elgin?

One of The Centre's most elegant features is a spectacular 320 person banquet facility available to the public for weddings, parties, and other special events. The Heritage Ballroom features a catering/teaching kitchen, bar facilities, a portable dance floor, sound system, private entrance, and a coat room. The hallway leading to The Heritage Ballroom features a pictorial progression of the development of Elgin. Other rooms are also available to accommodate smaller gatherings. In addition to the Heritage Ballroom, The Centre offers three conference rooms with multimedia capabilities. To obtain further information or check date availability, contact 847-531-7047 or email FacilityRentals@cityofelgin.org.

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3. How do I book a birthday party?

The Centre of Elgin has youth birthday party rental packages for children ages 4-12 years old. All parties include an attendant, a choice of pizza or hot dog meal including pop, popcorn, paper products for the meal, chosen activity or center, a souvenir T-shirt for the birthday child, and a decorated party room. A minimum payment of $165 (Resident Fee) for 12 children is required to book a party, birthday child is free, and additional children can be added for a fee of $13.75 per resident child. Party packages are: Climbing Wall (ages 6-12) , Sports (ages 5-12), Dance Revolution and More (ages 9-14), Games Galore (ages 4-8), Climbing Wall (ages 6-12), Climbing Wall/Pool Combo (ages 6-12) and Pool Party (all ages), Pool and Sports Party (ages 6-12). For information on date availability and prices call 847-531-7000.

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4. What membership packages are available?

The Centre offers various membership packages for the whole family. Annual membership packages include Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Fitness or Aquatic memberships are available as a 3 month option. For more information and fees, please contact the Membership Coordinator at 847-531-7018 or visit The Centre of Elgin website. The Centre of Elgin webpage

5. Are daily rate passes available?

The Centre offers a Gold one day pass which includes the fitness center, Centrecise (a womens work out area), Adventure Island Aquatic Center, racquetball, climbing wall, open gym and track. Drop in daily fees are also available for the following services: Adventure Island Aquatic Center, the climbing wall, group fitness classes, open gym, track or babysitting. For more information, contact 847-531-7000 or 847-531-7025. The Centre of Elgin website

6. What fitness classes are available?

The City of Elgin Parks & Recreation Department offers fitness classes throughout the year at The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. Classes are open to citizens of all ages and skill levels and are taught by qualified fitness instructors. There are group classes available periodically for beginner, intermediate, and advanced participants. A wide variety of classes are offered with a professional fitness instructor to help you reach your personal fitness goals. For more information on fitness classes, contact The Centre at 847-531-7025, or visit The Centre of Elgin website.
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7. What courts are available and what are the fees?

The City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department has a three court gymnasium, a multi-purpose toddler gymnasium, and 2 racquetball courts available for use at The Centre located at 100 Symphony Way. These courts are open during Centre hours, from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. After hour rentals are available by reservation only. Participants provide their own equipment; additional rules are posted by the courts. The Parks and Recreation Department offers rentals, tournament and league play, camps, clinics, and lessons. The Centre specializes in large tournament venues. Please consider The Centre for your next tournament. For more information on court rentals or to make racquetball court reservations, contact The Centre by stopping in or calling 847-531-7025. The Centre of Elgin website