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Indoor Recreation Facilities Questionnaire ____________________________________________________________________________________________
The Office of Recreation and Park Resources at the University of Illinois was working
with the Village of Mahomet to conduct a survey to obtain accurate information that
would help guide the Village’s direction for short-term and long-range recreation
planning for the Mahomet community, especially as it relates to recreation facilities. The
survey was conducted from late March-April. The survey was conducted to obtain valid
results on other communities that recently built a recreation facility. The survey was
administered by a combination of mail and web based methods.
Throughout the semester a Recreation, Sport and Tourism student worked with
employees from the University and Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department in
development of the survey questionnaire and other elements of the project. This work
allowed the survey to be tailored to issues of importance to plan for the future.
In March of 2011, surveys were mailed to ten different recreation facilities in Illinois to
obtain information for a future facility plan in Mahomet. Approximately 2 days after the
surveys were mailed, each facility received an email encouraging them to complete the
survey and send it back to the Mahomet facility or complete the survey online. In
addition, about 3 weeks after the surveys were mailed, the facilities received a second
email reminding them that there is an online survey option and asking them to complete
the survey.
The goal was to obtain nine questionnaires and have more information about recreation
facilities located in central Illinois, which were built within the last 15 years. The survey
had 66.7% return rate.
The following pages summarize major survey findings:
Question 1:
Question 1 asked the respondents if their park and recreation department is a separate
taxing body. The following summarizes the findings.
66.7% of the respondents stated that their park and recreation department was a
separate taxing body. 16.65% of the respondents stated that their park and
recreation department was a separate taxing body. 16.65% of the respondents
stated that their park and recreation department was a separate taxing body.
66.70%
16.65%
16.65%
Yes
No
Did Not Know
City Separate Taxing Body
Leroy Yes
Pontiac Yes
Canton No
Savoy Yes
Centralia Did Not Know
Washington Yes
Question 2:
Question 2 asked the respondents if they had a comprehensive park and recreation master
plan. The following summarizes the findings.
66.7% of the respondents stated that they did not have a comprehensive park and
recreation master plan. 16.65% of the respondents stated that they had a
comprehensive park and recreation plan. 16.65% of the respondents did not
answer the question.
Results from questionnaire:
66.70%
16.65%
16.65%
No
Yes
Did Not Answer
City Comprehensive Recreation Master Plan
Leroy No
Pontiac Yes - Being Revised
Canton No
Savoy No
Centralia Did not Answer
Washington No
Question 3:
In question 3 what the population was within their political boundaries. In Question 3A,
respondents were asked what the number of households (non residents) that use their
current facilities. The following summarizes the findings.
The average population of the respondents was 11,617 persons.
Results from Questionnaire:
City Responses to Question 3
Leroy 3600 ; Unknown
Pontiac 12000 ; Not Tracked
Canton 17500 ; 5250
Savoy 8100 ; 2430
Centralia DNA
Washington 15000 ; Unknown
** Responses for Question 3A is population, not the # of households **
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12000
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15000 13500
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Population
Question 4:
In question 4 respondents were asked what the current park acreage of their department
was. The following summarizes the findings.
The average park acreage of the respondents departments was 384 acres.
** Centralia did not answer the question.
53 121
1403
85
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Leroy Pontiac Canton Savoy Washington
Park Acreage
Question 5:
In question 5 the respondents were asked what the total square footage of their facility
was. The following summarizes the findings.
The average square footage of the respondents facilities was 34,500 square feet.
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50000
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30000
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50000
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70000
Square Footage of Facility
Question 6:
In question 6 the respondents were asked what year their facility was built. The
following summarizes the findings.
Results from Questionnaire:
Leroy Replex built in 2009.
Pontiac Recreation Center in 2000.
Canton Park District built in 2004.
Savoy Recreation Center built in 1960, additions in 2004.
Centralia Recreation Complex built in 1995.
Washington Fitness Center built in 1953, took over in 1995.
** Most of the respondents stated that their facility was acquired within the last decade.
Centralia and Washington each acquired their facilities in 1995.
Question 7:
In question 7, the respondents were asked how long the construction of their facility was.
The following summarizes the findings.
Results from Questionnaire:
Leroy took 1 year to complete (2008-2009).
Pontiac took 1 year to complete (1999-2000).
Canton took 9 months to complete (April 1, 2003 – January 15, 2004).
Savoy took 6 months to complete (2005).
Centralia took 3 years to complete (1993-1995).
Washington took their building over in 1995.
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1
0.75
0.5
3
0
0 1 2 3 4
Leroy
Pontiac
Canton
Savoy
Centralia
Washington
Length of time to complete
Length of time to complete
Question 8:
In question 8, the respondents were asked if the facility was built in phases. The
following summarizes the findings.
Of those surveyed, 83.3%(5 out of 6) stated that the facility was not built in phases.
Of those surveyed, 16.7% (1 out of 6) stated that the facility was built in phases.
Results from Questionnaire:
City Facility Built in Phases
Leroy No
Pontiac No
Canton No
Savoy No
Centralia Yes
Washington No
16.70%
83.30%
Yes
No
Question 9:
In question 9, the respondents were asked how they obtained data in regards to their
building project (they could have multiple answers). The following summarizes their
findings.
Results from Questionnaire:
** Washington building was built in 1953; they did not answer the question.
Method to Obtain Data Percent that used Method
Public Meetings 50 %
Referendum 33.3 %
Focus Group 16.7 %
Community Surveys 66.7 %
City Method To Obtain Data
Leroy Public Meetings and Referendum
Pontiac Community Surveys and Public Meetings
Canton Community Surveys, Public Meetings, and Referendum
Savoy Community Surveys and Public Meetings
Centralia Community Surveys and Focus Groups
Washington Did Not Answer
Question 10:
Question 10 asked the respondents what process they went through to select an architect
for their building project. Question 10A asked who they chose. Their responses are
listed below.
City Process Choice
Leroy Community architect because of reputation and familiarity Farnsworth Group
Pontiac Interviewed 4 firms Farnsworth Group
Canton RFP's Interviews Top 3 interviewed 2nd Williams Architect
Savoy Family donated money and picked architect Architectural Spectrum
Centralia Recommendation from other facility Hastings & Chivatte
Washington Washington building was built in 1953 No Choice
Question 11:
Question 11 asks the respondent how their project was funded. The following
summarizes the findings.
19% used tax increases to fund their project. 27% used private donations to fund
their project. 27% used private donations to fund their project. 27% used a
different type of resource to fund their project.
Results from Questionnaire:
Cities Choices
Leroy Tax and Grants
Pontiac TIF Bonds , Grants for Equipment only
Canton Tax, Private Donations,and Grants
Savoy Private Donations and Debt Certificates
Centralia Private Donations
Washington Revenue Bonds - $500,000 to renovate
19%
27%
27%
27%
Tax Increase
Private Donations
Grants
Other
Question 12:
Question 12 asks the respondent what percentage of funds was received from the above
mentioned sources (Tax Increase, Private Donations, Grants, Other). The following
summarizes the findings.
Cities Percentage from Source
Leroy Grants $400,000 , Tax everything else
Pontiac TIF Bonds - 100%
Canton Tax 74%, Private Donations 15%, Grants 11%
Savoy Debt Certificates 52%, Private Donations 48%
Centralia Private Donations -100%
Washington Revenue Bonds - 100% (Cost $500,000)
Question 13:
Question 13 asked the respondents if funds were solicited and received from other taxing
bodies. If they answered yes, question 13A asked the method of funding they used. The
following summarizes key findings.
16.7% (1 out of 6) said they solicited and received funds from other taxing bodies.
83.3% (5 out of 6) said they did not solicit and receive funds from other taxing
bodies.
Leroy solicited and received funds from other taxing bodies. The other taxing body was
the City of Leroy.
Cities Response to funds solicited
Leroy Yes - City of Leroy
Pontiac No
Canton No
Savoy No
Centralia No
Washington No
83.30%
16.70%
Yes
No
Question 14:
Question 14 asked the respondents if they held a referendum for their facility. If they
answered yes, question 14A asked them to choose between a tax or bond referendum.
The following summarizes key findings.
66.7% (4 out of 6) said they did not hold a referendum for their facility.
83.3% (2 out of 6) said they held a referendum for their facility.
Cities Response to referendum
Leroy Yes - Tax Rate Referendum
Pontiac No
Canton Yes - Bond Referendum
Savoy No
Centralia No
Washington No
33.30%
66.70%
Yes
No
Question 15:
Question 15 asked the respondents to indicate what their facility’s annual budget is.
The following summarizes key findings.
The average annual budget for the facilities is $336,607.50. Leroy’s annual budget
for their facility is $400,000. Pontiac’s annual budget for their facility is $320,930.
Canton’s annual budget for their facility is $225,500. Savoy’s annual budget for
their facility is $400,000.
$400,000
$320,930 $336,607.50
$225,500
$400,000
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
$400,000
$450,000
Leroy Pontiac Average Canton Savoy
Annual Budget
Question 16:
Question 16 asked the respondents how their operating expenditures are funded. The
following summarizes the findings.
25% of the respondents operating expenditures are funded by user fees. 16.7% of
the respondents operating expenditures are funded by programs. 16.7% of the
respondents operating expenditures are funded by rentals. 16.7% of the
respondents did not answer the question. 8.3% of the respondents operating
expenditures are funded by recreation taxes. 8.3% of the respondents operating
expenditures are funded by donations. 8.3% of the respondents operating
expenditures are funded by village subsidiaries (** After revenues from user fees,
rentals, and programming **).
Cities Source of Funding for Operating Expenditures
Leroy User Fees, Rentals, Programming, and Donations
Pontiac User Fees
Canton User Fees, Recreation Tax
Savoy User Fees, Rentals, Programming, and Village Subsidiaries
Centralia Did Not Answer
Washington Did Not Answer
25%
16.70%
8.30% 8.30%
16.70%
16.70%
8.30%
User Fees
Programming
Village Subsidiaries
Donations
Rentals
Did Not Answer
Recreation Tax
Question 17:
Question 17 asked the respondents if they had membership fees for their facility. If they
answered yes, they were asked to indicate the types of memberships offered and the fees
for each. The following summarizes key findings.
83.3% stated they have memberships and fees associated with their facility. 16.7%
stated they do not charge for their facility (** They charge for a different facility,
those fees are included **).
Of those surveyed, 100% of the respondents used individual memberships
Of those surveyed, 83.3% of the respondents used family memberships
Of those surveyed, 83.3% of the respondents designated between resident or non-
resident memberships
Of those surveyed, 0% of the respondents used corporate memberships
The average annual family membership for residents was $376
The average annual family membership for non-residents was $474
The average annual individual membership for residents was $230
The average annual individual membership for non-residents was $292
(** Chose annual rates because it was the most fiscally responsible choice**)
(** Used family of Four fees to figure out averages **)
83.30%
16.70%
Offer memberships for the facility
Yes
No
Leroy – Replex
Membership Rates Full Year Summer Winter Premium
Family (5 or More) $500 $250 $375 $850
Family (4 or More) $425 $212.50 $325 $725
Youth (14 & Under) $150 $75 $125 $225
Student (High School/College) $225 $112.50 $175 $385
Adult $300 $150 $225 $510
Single Parent (1 child) $250 $125 $175 $425
Single Parent (Moren than 1 child) $350 $175 $250 $600
Married Couple $375 $187.50 $275 $640
Senior Couple (Both over 55) $300 $150 $225 $510
Senior (55 and Older) $225 $112.50 $175 $385
Out of District (* Add amount listed) $150 $75 $125 $255
Pontiac – Recreation Center
Membership Rates Monthly 3 Months 6 Months Annual
Family
Resident $26 $73 $134 $240
District #90 $29 $80 $149 $275
Non-resident $33 $89 $166 $300
Individual
Resident $18 $48 $87 $155
District #90 $21 $55.00 $102 $180
Non-resident $24 $64 $118 $205
Senior Individual
Resident $7 $19 $36 $60
District #90 $9 $25 $50 $85
Non-resident $11 $31.00 $58 $121
Senior Couple
Resident $9 $25 $50 $85
District #90 $11 $32 $65 $120
Non-resident $13 $38 $76 $146
Student
Resident $14 $38 $71 $120
District #90 $17 $48 $87 $145
Non-resident $19 $55 $104 $180
Daily Individual $5
Daily Family $7
Canton – Recreation Center Does not have a Fee (**Below is information on their pool.
Included because they use these funds for their operating expenditures**).
Savoy – Recreation Center
Membership Rates
Resident
Monthly
Non
Resident
Monthly
Resident 6
Months
Non
Resident 6
Months
Resident
Annual
Non-
Resident
Annual
Adult $30 $42 $152 $190 $264 $356
Youth/Senior $24 $34 $117 $150 $198 $282
Couple $48 $68 $235 $294 $374 $534
Senior Couple $36 $52 $173 $216 $286 $407
Family $60 $84 $297 $371 $420 $600
College $28.00 $40 $138 $173 $220 $315
Centralia – Recreation Complex
Membership Rates
Daily
Pass 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 9 Months
12
Months
Youth $3 $30 $87 $162 $225 $300
Adult $4 $40 $117 $222 $315 $400
Family $10 $60 $177 $342 $495 $600
Washington – Fitness Center
Membership Rates Daily Season
Resident Youth $4.50 $90
Resident Adult $5.50 $110
Resident Senior (65 and older) $4.50 $90
Resident Family (up to four) $195
**Additional members** $60 each
Non-resident Youth $5.50 $135
Non-resident Adult $6.50 $165
Non-resident Senior (65 and older) $5.50 $135
Non-resident Family (up to four) $293
**Additional members** $90 each
Membership Rates Daily Monthly Annual
Resident $3 $20 $150
Non-Resident $4 $25 $175
Question 18:
Question 18 asked the respondents what their hours of operation were. Question 18A
asked the number of full time staff the respondent’s facility use. Question 18B asked the
number of part time staff the respondent’s facility use. The following summarizes key
findings.
During the Weekdays, most of the respondents facilities, on average, remain open
for 15.5 hours per day.
On Saturdays, most of the respondents facilities, on average, remain open for 11
hours per day.
On Sundays, most of the respondents facilities, on average, remain open for 6.8
hours per day.
The average number of full time staff the facilities hired was 4.2 persons.
The average number of part time staff the facilities hired was 15.6 persons.
Hours of Operation:
Leroy – Replex
Winter Hours (November-April)
Monday-Thursday: 5am – 10 pm
Friday: 5am – 9pm
Saturday: 6am – 9 pm
Sunday: 12pm – 9pm
Summer Hours (May-October):
Monday-Friday: 5am – 9pm
Saturday: 6am – 9pm
Sunday: 12pm – 9pm
Savoy – Recreation Center
Monday-Thursday: 6am – 9pm
Friday: 6am – 7pm
Saturday: 7am – 6pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
Pontiac – Recreation Center
Monday-Friday: 5am – 10pm
Saturday: 6am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm
Centralia – Recreation Complex
November-April:
Monday-Friday: 6am – 8pm
Saturday: 8am – 6pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
June-October:
Monday-Friday: 6am – 8pm
Saturday: 8am – 6pm
Sunday: Facility Closed
Canton – Recreation Center
Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday: 5pm –
10pm
Sunday: No information listed
Washington Fitness Center
Monday – Thursday: 6am – 9pm
Friday: 6m – 8pm
Saturday: 7am – 5pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
** Washington did not Answer Question
** Washington did not Answer Question
0
2
4
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10
12
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4
1
4.2 4
11
Number of Full Time Staff
Number of Full Time Staff
0
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45
15
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15.6
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43
Number of Part Time Staff
Number of Part Time Staff
Question 19:
Question 19 asked the respondents to indicate which facilities they had from a list of 10
choices. The following summarizes the findings.
The most common facilities the respondents had was an exercise facility.
100% of the respondents stated that they had an exercise facility. 83.3% of the
respondents stated that they had a locker room. 83.3% of the respondents stated
that they had a gymnasium. 83.3% of the respondents stated that they had a
community room. 66.7% of the respondents stated that they had a walking track.
50% of the respondents stated that they had an indoor pool. 50% of the
respondents stated that they had an outdoor pool. 50% of the respondents stated
that they had a concession stand. 33.3% of the respondents stated that they had a
free weight room. 33.3% of the respondents stated that they had a day care facility.
Results From Survey:
Question 20:
Question 20 asked the respondents to indicate what the most popular component of their
facility was? The following summarizes the findings.
50% of the respondents stated that the exercise facility is the most popular
component. 25% stated that the pool was the most popular component of their
Ind
oor
Pool
Outd
oor
Pool
Loc
ker
Roo
m
Comm
unity
Room
Exer
cise
Facili
ty
Conces
sion
Stand
Gymna
sium
Free
Wei
ght
Roo
m
Day
Car
e
Facil
ity
Walk
ing
Trac
k
Leroy Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Pontiac Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes
Canton No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Savoy No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Central
ia Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Washin
gton No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No
facility. 25% stated that the computer room, billiards room, or air-conditioned
portion of building were the most popular components of their facility.
** The Exercise Facility consists of a fitness center or weight room, and indoor track **
Results from Questionnaire:
City Popular Component of Facility
Leroy Pool and Exercise Facility
Pontiac Air Conditioned Building
Canton Billiards and Computer Stations
Savoy Indoor Track (part of Exercise Facility)
Centralia Pool and Execise Facility
Washington Exercise Facility
Question 21:
Question 21 asked the respondents to indicate what the least popular component of their
facility was. The following summarizes the findings.
40% of the stated that the lounge area or conference center was the least popular
component of their facility. 20% of the respondents stated that the gymnasium was
50%
25%
25%
Most popular component of facility
Exercise Facility
Pool
Other component of Facility
the least popular component of their facility. 20% of the respondents stated that the
exercise facility was the least popular component of their facility. 20% stated that
the small aerobics area was the least popular component of their facility.
** The Exercise Facility consists of a fitness center or weight room, and indoor track **
Results from Questionnaire:
City Least Popular Component of Facility
Leroy Gymnasium
Pontiac Fitness area / Weight room (Too small)
Canton Lounge Area
Savoy Small Aerobics Room
Centralia Conference Center
Washington Did not answer the question
Question 22:
Question 22 asked the respondents to indicate what the most profitable component of
their facility. The following summarizes the findings.
43% of the respondents stated that the exercise facility is the most profitable
component. 29% of the respondents stated that recreation programs are the most
20%
20%
20%
40%
Least Popular Component of the Facility
Gymnasium
Exercise Facility
Small Aerobics Facility
Other Component of Facility
profitable component of their facility. 14% of the respondents stated that the most
profitable component of their facility was concessions. 14% of the respondents
stated that the pool was the most profitable component of their facility.
** The Exercise Facility consists of a fitness center or weight room, and indoor track **
Results from Questionnaire:
City Most Profitable Component of Facility
Leroy Recreation Programs
Pontiac Drop Ins at Gym
Canton Concessions
Savoy Exercise Facility
Centralia Pool and Exercise Facility
Washington Recreation Programs
Question 23:
Question 23 asked the respondents to indicate what the least profitable component of
their facility was. The following summarizes the findings.
32% of the respondents stated that they did not break down the least profitable
component of their facility. 17% of the respondents stated that concessions were the
43%
14%
29%
14%
Most Profitable Component of Facility
Exercise Facility
Concessions
Recreation Programs
Pool
least profitable component of their facility. 17% of the respondents stated that
Birthday Parties was the least profitable component of their facility. 17% of the
respondents stated that the pool was the least profitable component of their facility.
Results from Questionnaire:
City Least Profitable Component of Facility
Leroy Concessions
Pontiac Pool
Canton Recreation Center (No Charge)
Savoy Birthday Parties - more labor and programs
Centralia Did not break down that information
Washington Did not break down that information
Question 24:
Questions 24 asked the respondents if the maintained their outside fields (baseball,
softball, soccer). Question 24A asked the respondents if they rented their fields to
outdoor groups. The following summarizes the findings.
17%
17%
17% 17%
32%
Least Profitable Component of Facility
Concessions
Pool
Recreation Center
Birthday Parties (Recreation Programs)
Did Not Break Down That Information
67% of the respondents stated that the maintained their own fields. 33% of the
respondents stated that they did not maintain their own fields.
60% of the respondents stated that they rented their fields to outside groups. 40%
of the respondents stated they did not rent to outside groups.
** Leroy did not answer the question **
** Leroy did not answer the question**
Question 25:
Question 25 asked if the respondents had a indoor pool, outdoor pool, or both. Question
25A asked if the respondents hosted competitions (youth, school, college, etc). Question
25B asked the respondents if they rented the pool to recreation programs.
67%
33%
Mantained their outside fields
Yes
No
60%
40%
Rent
Rent to outside groups
Do not Rent to outside groups
33% of the respondents stated that they had an outdoor pool. 33% stated that they
had an indoor pool. 17% of the respondents stated they had both an indoor and
outdoor pool. 17% of the respondents stated they did have a pool.
67% of the respondents stated that they hosted competitions at their pool. 33% of
the respondents stated that they did not host competitions at their pool.
67% of the respondents stated that they rent their pool to recreation programs.
33% of the respondents stated that they do not rent their pool to recreation
programs.
33%
33%
17%
17%
Type of Pool
Indoor
Outdoor
Both
Neither
67%
33%
Host Competitions
Yes
No
Results from Questionnaire:
City Responses
Leroy Both ; No ; Yes
Pontiac Indoor ; Yes (Through High School) ; Yes
Canton Outdoor ; Yes ; Yes
Savoy No ; No ; No
Centralia Indoor ; Yes ; Yes
Washington Outdoor, Yes, No
Question 26:
Question 26 asked the respondents if they charged rent for facility usage. Question 26A
asked for the rental rates for their facility. Question 26B asked if they charged separately
for staff (maintenance, lifeguards, etc). Question 26C asked what the cost of usage is for
staff.
100% of the respondents stated that they charged rent for facility usage. Only one
respondent stated that they charged separately for staff – Savoy charges their staff
$15/hr for after hour facility use.
Leroy – Replex
Rental Rate Member Rate Non-Member Rate
Outdoor Pool $95 $125
Kids Splash Pool $60 $75
Indoor Pool $75 $100
Gymnasium (half court) $40 $50
67%
33%
Rent to Recreation Programs
Yes
No
Gymnasium (full court) $75 $100
Activity Room $20 $25
Savoy - Recreation Center
Rental Rate Residents Non-Residents For Profit
Activity Room $75 $105 $110
Full Gym $125 $175 $190
Half Gym $75 $110 $125
Rental Rate Residents and Non-residents For Profit Non-profit
Gym & Activity
Room $700 $800 $600
Activity Room $300 $350 $250
Full Gym $500 $550 $450
Half Gym $300 $350 $250
Washington
Rates
Community
Organizations Residents Non-residents
Meeting Room $5 $15 $20
Half Gym $15 $25 $35
Full Gym $25 $30 $40
Meeting Room with Gym $30 $40 $50
The Lounge $15 $25 $30
Dance Studio $15 $25 $30
Pontiac – Recreation Center
With Pass Without Pass
Racquetball Court $6 $13
Golf/Hitting Room $3 $10
Rental Rate
Aerobics Room $27
Full Gym Court $30
Half Gym Court $55
Rec Center $385
Centralia – Recreation Center
8 Hours
Serving
Alcohol 4 Hours
Serving
Alcohol
Conference Center Rooms $375 $525 $225 $375
Canton – Recreation Center
Rates Hourly
Pool $200
Recreation Room $110
17%
83%
Charge Separately for Staff
Yes
No