109 E. Madison St. Paris, IL 61944
217-466-9622
parisreccenter@gmail.com

Our Mission

Recreation and Enrichment for an active and healthy Community and Youth.

Family

The Rec is a perfect place for family recreation.  Whether you are bringing your family or long to be a part of one, we promise you will fit in here!

Youth & Community

The Rec is a safe and positive haven for kids.  Between our youth sports, babysitting services and childcare programs, we are committed to our community’s future!

Fitness & Recreation

The Rec offers a strong foundation for your fitness journey needs through classes, weights, machines, challenges and more.  We also offer play through various recreational sporting activites.

Our Vision

To inspire and promote active, healthy lifestyles through diverse, quality, recreational opportunities and services to enrich mind and body while enhancing lifelong learning for our youth and all of our community.

Did you know?

The Rec Center is one of the largest 501(c)3 Non-profit organizations in Edgar County? We employ close to 50 individuals, serve nearly 1,800 members and offer over 35 programs / classes / events on a yearly basis to serve our local community. All monies, fees, membership dues, and donations received at any given point STAYS LOCAL… always. The Rec is committed to raising up strong youth and teens, and empowering adults to find their strength. Consider all that we have to offer for such incredibly low prices. As always, please let us know how we can better serve you!

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Programs

The Rec offers a variety of fitness and recreational programs to keep our youth and community active!

Men’s Basketball League

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Women’s Basketball League

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Youth Basketball

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Youth Soccer

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Youth T-Ball

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Youth Golf

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Spin Classes

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Pickleball & Racquetball

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Fitness Classes

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School’s Out

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Summer Camp

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Elementary Night

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Member Testimonials

Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our members say:

I love coming to the Rec.  It’s my release from stress or everyday living.  This is a wonderful place to be supported.  You come in and you may not be up to par, or feeling a little blue, and, immediately, there’s someone there to pick you up and support you.

Lisa Foster

Functional Fitness Instructor

I just would like to say the Rec makes working at North American Lighting much nicer because I really look forward to coming here at lunch time, and it breaks up the day.  It gives me more energy when I go back.

Russell Pierce

Rec Member

I enjoy coming up here.  There’s always someone very pleasant in the morning, even if they’re not morning people.

Joseph Kraemer

Rec Member

Join us! It will only take a minute.

Our Values

RESPECT

We practice integrity. We treat others as we want to be treated and value the worth of every person.

BELONGING

We value our community and provide quality, safe, fun and diverse services for their needs

DEVELOPMENT

We empower and motivate to help you reach your personal goals.

HEALTH

We promote growth in mind, body and spirit.