Barry Recreational Center

Rosemont Recreation Center

7128 Barry St. Rosemont, IL [ map ]
Telephone: (847) 298-1965

Building & Playground Hours

Splash Pad

Dates of operation | May 31 - September 6

Hours

Mon - Fri | Session 1 - 1pm - 4pm | Session 2 - 5pm - 8pm
Saturday | 12pm - 4pm
Sunday | 1pm - 5pm

Year-Long Programs

GED Class

This is an Oakton Community College sponsored class that prepares an individual to complete the GED (General Education Developmental) exam. An Oakton Community College teacher here teaches the course in English and Spanish in one of the classrooms. Registration is processed through the teacher and not the Rosemont Recreation Center. Must be at least 18 years of age. Please call the Recreation Center to set up a meeting with the teacher.

Hours: Saturday 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

ESL Class

A seasonal course offered by Oakton Community College. The course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of speaking, reading and writing in English. Registration is processed through the teacher and not the Rosemont Recreation Center. Please call the Recreation Center for dates of seasonal course.

Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Aerobics Class

Aerobics class is offered daily as a means to stay in shape over the course of the year. Two different instructors offer different hours to fit the needs of any individual. Instructors certified in Zumba, Step, Kick-Box, Tae-Bo and Aero Latino classes.

Dates: Open Year-Round
Cost: $2.00 per class

Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:

Session One: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Session Two: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Rocio Guerrero

Tuesday, Thursday:
Session One: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Instructor: Shelly Hale

Exercise Room

Our Exercise Room is equipped with treadmills, free weights, Step-Master and other equipment. Must be 14 years old and in high school to enter the exercise room. Yearly waivers must be completed and signed prior to working out. A parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver if you are not 18 years old. Proof of residency is required, and you must leave your driver’s license or other I.D. at the desk on every visit. If you are not working out, you are not allowed in the exercise room.

Cost: Residents: No Charge
Non-Residents: $8.00/daily

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Homework Help

If you are in elementary school, jr. high or high school and need help with homework, come visit the Recreation Center and get help from our staff at our designated hours. The entire staff here at the Rosemont Recreation Center is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Computer Lab

Need time on a computer and/or internet to finish your homework, fill out an application or write/send emails to family members? Our computer lab offers access to the internet and Microsoft Office to get that all done.

Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Seasonal Events

Easter Candy Contest

Come by the front desk of the Rosemont Recreation Center to guess how many pieces of candy are in the jar. Each person is allowed only one guess. The guess closet to the actual number wins the candy!

Starts: Monday, March 8
Ends: Friday, March 26

Santa’s Mailbox

Santa and his helpers will personally read and answer all your children’s letters if received no later than December 14. Letters may also be dropped off at the Rosemont Recreation Center desk; we have a special mailbox for Santa’s letters. If you mail your letters, they must be addressed to:

SANTA c/o Rosemont Recreation Center
7128 Barry Street Rosemont, IL 60018

Holiday Candy Contest

The holiday season is here and it’s time to get your guessing skills going. Come by the front desk at the Rosemont Recreation Center and take one guess as to how many pieces of candy are in the jar. Remember, only one guess, so make it a good one!

Starts: Monday, November 29
Ends: Thursday, December 9

Events

Easter Egg Hunt

Come join Peter Cottontail at the Rosemont Recreation Center for an afternoon of egg hunting. Please, all children must bring their own Easter basket to carry the eggs they collect. The Egg hunt will be outdoors, weather permitting. Come early rather than late; we will start on time and everything moves very quickly. There will be lots of Easter eggs, prizes and candy for all! We do not charge for this annual event. However, it is for Rosemont residents only.

Date: Thursday, April 1, 2010
Times: 5:00pm 0-23 Months | 5:30pm 2-3 years old | 6:00pm 4 years old, preschool, kindergarten | 6:30pm 1st/2nd grades | 7:00pm 3rd/4th grades | 7:30pm 5th-8th grades
Where: Rosemont Recreation Center

Summer Community Picnic

The summer has come to an end, but the fun hasn’t. The Rosemont Recreation will have its annual community picnic here at the Recreation Center. There will be food, refreshments, face painting, outdoor games, splash pad, music and outdoor inflatables. Open for all residents of Rosemont. Bring the entire family and enjoy the last few days of summer with the rest of the community!

Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Rosemont Recreation Center

Halloween Party

Halloween is here and time to show off your costume. The Rosemont Recreation Center will have music, pizza, and games and candy here for the kids of all ages. Please come dressed up and ready to play! Children should bring their own bag for candy.

Date: Friday, October 31, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Rosemont Recreation Center Gymnasium

Christmas Party

Christmas time has come to the Rosemont Recreation Center. All the residents of Rosemont are welcome to spend an evening with family and friends and take pictures with Santa. Music, food and candy will be provided.

Date: Friday, December 10, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Rosemont Recreation Center Gymnasium

Gym Time | Basketball Court

Mon/Wed/Fri:
Grades 1-8 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
High School 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Aerobics 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Open 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Tues/Thurs:
Aerobics 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Grades 1-8 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
High School 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Adults 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday:
Grades 1-8 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
High School 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Adult 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

RESIDENTS: No Charge
NON-RESIDENTS: $8

Gym Time | Indoor Soccer Field

Monday:
DODGEBALL
Grades 2-4 4:30 pm - 5:15pm
Grades 5-8 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
SOCCER
Grades 1-8 6:00pm - 7:30 pm
High School & Up 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Tuesday:
DODGEBALL
High School 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
SOCCER
Grades 1-8 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
High School & Up 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Wed/Thur/Fri:
SOCCER
Grades 1-8-- 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
High School & Up 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday:
Open time in the soccer field.
RESIDENTS: No Charge
NON-RESIDENTS: $8

Field Trips

Chicago Museum of Mexican Art (March 27, 2010)
Chicago Dia del Nino Family Festival (April 17, 2010)
Brunzwick Zone Bowling (June 16, 2010)
Putting Edge Fun Center (June 30, 2010)
Raging Waves Water Park (July 14, 2010)