Willow Recreation Center
3600 Lexington Drive – 847-285-5440
Willow Recreation Center is open daily and features three regulation size racquetball courts, volleyball, wallyball, open basketball, a fitness center, personal training, specialty group fitness classes, gymnasium, DCFS state licensed preschool and STAR before and after school care program. Or rent one of our party rooms for your next gathering. Organized birthday parties are also available for children four years and older. Willow Recreation Center is home to Bo’s Run Dog Park and Willow Skate Park. The Palatine Library’s North Hoffman Branch is conveniently located inside the Willow Recreation Center. Besides lending books and movies, the library’s services at Willow Recreation Center includes printing, copying, and scanning and more. Please visit the Palatine Library website or call them at 847-934-0220 for more information.
Facility Hours
| Mon – Fri | 7:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Sat | 7:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Sun | 9:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Willow is CLOSED the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Easter
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Years Eve
Hours for the North Hoffman Branch of the Palatine Library
Monday – Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Holiday Open Gym Hours
Mon 12/23 | Main Gym: 11 am – 8:00 pm | Mini Gym: 12:30 – 8:00 pm
Tue 12/24 | Main Gym: CLOSED | Mini Gym: CLOSED
Wed 12/25 | Main Gym: CLOSED | Mini Gym: CLOSED
Thur 12/26 | Main Gym: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Mini Gym: 12:30 – 8:00 pm
Fri 12/27 | Main Gym: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Mini Gym: 12:30 – 8:00 pm
Sat 12/28 | Main Gym: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm | Mini Gym: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sun 12/29 | Main Gym: N/A | Mini Gym: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Mon 12/30 | Main Gym: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Mini Gym: 12:30 – 8:00 pm
Tue 12/31 | Main Gym: CLOSED | Mini Gym: CLOSED
Wed 1/1/25 | Main Gym: CLOSED | Mini Gym: CLOSED
Thur 1/2/25 | Main Gym: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Mini Gym: 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Fri 1/3/25 | Main Gym: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Mini Gym: 12:30 – 8:00 pm
Sat 1/4/25 | Main Gym: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Mini Gym: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sun 1/5/25 | Main Gym: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Basketball Open Gym Fees
Call 847-285-5440 for open gym availability
$3.00 for grade school (through 8th grade)
$5.00 for high school (ID required)
$7.00 for adults (out of high school)
Volleyball Drop-In:
Wednesday: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Online Registration starts every Wednesday at 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. $7/person
If space is still available, in-person registration begins at 5:30 pm on site at Willow Recreation Center.
Coed teams are formed each week as participants arrive. Games are self-refereed. Limited to the first 31 adults (18+ years).
Pickle Ball Drop-In:
Call 847-285-5440 for drop in availability
$3 per person. Bring your own paddle and balls.
