Batavia Park District announces amenities, pricing for proposed recreation center

BATAVIA –The Batavia Park District board and staff are providing more detailed information about the proposed recreation center, according to a news release from the park district.

The park district is placing a $27,140,000 bond referendum on the March 17 ballot to acquire the land, build and equip an indoor recreational center.

According to the release, the BARC (Batavia Activity & Recreation Center) has been designed to be the heart of the community and to provide more options for residents to live healthier lifestyles.

The facility will be inclusive as well as financially sustainable by offering drop-in, 10-punch or seasonal/annual pass options that accommodate all types of use. The 65,100 square-foot facility would include the following amenities and pass price options (residents/non-residents):

Indoor Pool

The indoor pool will consist of eight lanes that are each 7 feet wide and have 3.5 feet additional space at the end of each lane for wave bounce control. There will be spectator viewing that seats roughly 100-150 people. At least two lanes will be reserved for drop-in swim, swim lessons or aquatic fitness. Daily senior drop-in lap swim ($3/$4), daily adult drop-in Lap swim ($4/$5), Indoor pool 10 punch pass ($60/$90), individual indoor pool pass (seasonal-$100/$150; annual-$200/$350), and a family of four indoor pool pass (seasonal-$200/$300; annual-$375/$575).

Wellness/Fitness Area

According to the release, roughly 5,700 square feet of the upper level of the BARC will include cardio and commercial strength circuit equipment/machines, which includes dumbbells and group fitness program space.

This area will be available during all facility open hours. Currently, the proposed facility times would be Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.- 10 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m.- 9 p.m., and Sunday 6 a.m.- 7 p.m. Free weights will also be incorporated into the fitness programs. Daily drop-in ($8/$12), wellness/fitness 10 punch pass ($60/$90), individual wellness/fitness pass (seasonal-$100/$150; annual-$200/$350) and a family of four triple play pass (seasonal-$200/$300; annual-$375/$575). These passes include use of the indoor track.

Indoor Track

The indoor track will have two 6 feet ‘wide lanes’ that are nine laps to the mile. Daily use of the track will be $3 for residents and $5 for nonresidents. During specific, non-prime time hours, the track will free to the public and always free for seniors who participate in the Silver Sneakers program.

Indoor Turf

The BARC will have an indoor 30 by 45-yard indoor turf field, used for soccer, football, instructional programs, skills training, camp, youth/adult leagues and open play. This space can accommodate strength and conditioning drills, cardio and calisthenics/bodyweight work. Daily individual turf drop-in ($6/$9), daily family turf drop-in ($9/$13), open turf 10 punch pass ($42/$63), half-field turf rental ($210/$315) and a full-turf rental ($315/$473).

MAC Gymnasium

The multi-activity court gymnasium will have lines to accommodate basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and badminton. Daily individual gym drop-in ($6/$9), daily family gym drop-in ($9/$13), open gym 10 punch pass ($42/$63), or a 2-hour rental ($158/$237).

Triple the Fun

A Triple Play Pass will be offered so both residents and non-residents can enjoy a combination package that includes the indoor pool, track and wellness/fitness area. Daily Triple Play Drop-in ($8/$12), individual youth/senior pass (seasonal-$100/$175; annual-$300/$450) individual adult Triple Play Pass (seasonal-$150/$200; annual-$375/$565), and a family of four Triple Play Pass (seasonal-$250/$350; annual-$700/$1,050).

Child care will also be offered at the facility for $8 per hour, in a space that doubles as a party room. There will be options to utilize or rent the multi-purpose rooms and common space with café style seating.

Visit bataviaparks.org/2020-referendum to learn more about the tax impact, location, view conceptual renderings, business plan, FAQ webpage and more.