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Rakow Center

665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110, USA

178 Reviews

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Kid-friendly community center offering group fitness classes and a fitness room, plus lap swimming.

The Rakow Center's aquatic facilities maintain specific temperature ranges: the Lap Pool is typically 80-82 degrees Fahrenheit, the Leisure Pool is kept at 85-87 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Whirlpool is maintained at a warm 102-104 degrees Fahrenheit.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The facility consistently receives high praise for its diverse offerings, including personal training, classes, Pickleball, a well-equipped gym, a running track, and a pool for lap swimming and lessons. Reviewers frequently highlight the exceptional staff, with many individuals named (Abby, Sarah, Reada, Jen, Laura, Mary, Bob, Michael, and Nisra) who are described as helpful, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, respectful, and dedicated to creating a fun and enjoyable experience. Users have reported significant benefits such as improved muscle strength and overall appreciation for having such a great place to work out and engage in activities.

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Amenities

  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accessible Entrance

Reviews

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Denise Brown February 13th, 2025
Denise Brown

My husband Gary goes there daily. He loves working out there and it has brought back a lot of muscle strength for him after a major weight loss. Abby and Sarah (staff members) have made it a fun and enjoyable experience to belong.

Carlos Corcelles February 14th, 2025
Carlos Corcelles

Love, love, love this place. Between working out with a trainer, taking classes, or playing Pickleball… DTPD has it covered! So thankful to have a place like this to go to. The people who work here are helpful, friendly, and very welcoming! Special shout outs to Reada, Abby, Sarah, Jen, Laura, Mary, and Bob. Thanks for making this a FUN place to be.🩷 (Barb W. 😍)

Lynda Pearson April 27th, 2022
Lynda Pearson

Very nice staff, Nisra has swimming here on Monday. The area of pool that is used by Nisra is just enough. The kids are treated with a lot of TLC.

Sescoe Isaacs February 14th, 2025
Sescoe Isaacs

This is a great place to exercise it has lots of of equipment,pool and a running track. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable plus they are super friendly.

Tyler Braet July 12th, 2024
Tyler Braet

Great place to get some lap swimming in, although there are a lot of lessons going on so might have to wait 15-30 minutes if coming in the evening. Michael at the fitness center was great, very respectful and I appreciated his flexibility, guy deserves a raise!

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Opening Hours

Sunday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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