Down on the Farm

This fall, the Geneva Park District will open the “barn” doors to their newest facility, Peck Farm Recreation Center. Ten years have passed since the last addition of another significant facility, Sunset Pool. Geneva Park District has made an incredible effort to provide its growing community with the best of recreational facilities and programming; Peck Farm Recreation Center will be no exception.

Many area residents may have already noticed the sizable structure, which resembles the facade of a modern barn, along Kaneville Road. It’s located across the road from the 395-acre Peck Farm Park, known for its open prairies, bike trails and Butterfly House. The Peck Farm Recreation Center is a 50,000-square-foot facility housing two indoor basketball courts, a complete fitness center, an indoor three-lane walking/running track, separate men’s and women’s steam rooms, an indoor playground (referred to as The Farm) and multiple program rooms.

The fitness center will include television monitors with the option to tune in through an FM stereo signal or through individual viewing screens built into the cardio equipment. The screens are also iPod compatible to allow for the customization of individual entertainment while working out. Each membership includes the use of locker rooms, towel service, unlimited access to the track and babysitting services in the Kidz Korral adjacent to The Farm. Blood pressure screening, personal training and health and wellness programs add to the extended services available at this one-of-a-kind facility.

In addition to the fitness center, patrons will also benefit from the numerous programs that will be offered at the site. The Geneva Park District expects to extend their athletic programs to utilize the gymnasiums and offer open gym hours. Fitness and recreational classes will be held in the multi-purpose rooms on the second floor, which will also be available for rent. And last but not least, themed birthday parties will be scheduled within the Kidz Korral starting as soon as October.

This new facility will house a number of possibilities for families in pursuit of recreation and fitness. It is easily one of the most exciting and long-anticipated additions to Geneva.

Megan Johnson is the marketing and public relations coordinator for the Geneva Park District.

This article first appeared in the August 2008 issue of eGeneva Magazine.