Tony Bettenhausen
Recreation Center
- 8125 W 171st St | Tinley Park, IL 60477
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
5:30 AM - 9 PM
Saturday
7 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
7 AM - 4 PM
Closed: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Christmas Day
7 AM - 2 PM: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve
8 AM - 1 PM: New Year’s Day
Monday through Friday
5:30 AM - 10 PM
Saturday
7 AM - 8 PM
Sunday
7 AM - 5 PM
Closed: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Christmas Day
7 AM - 2 PM: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve
8 AM - 1 PM: New Year’s Day
Resident ID Required
The FREE Resident ID Card is required for children under age 16 for daily admission. To ensure residency privileges are not abused, all patrons paying for a daily visit to the Water Park or Recreation Center must prove their residency within the Tinley Park-Park District boundaries to receive the discounted resident rate. Children show this card at the Water Park gate or Recreation Center front desk and pay the resident’s daily fee. Report cards and school IDs do not prove residency.Those aged 16 and older use their Driver’s License for identification.
A parent must accompany their child(ren) age 15 and younger to the Recreation Center front desk to obtain the Resident ID Card.
PLEASE NOTE:Â Village/Corporate rates refer to those living within the boundaries of the Village of Tinley Park but outside the boundaries of the Tinley Park-Park District. Proof of residency and/or employment (current check stub) is required.
Indoor Playground
Our indoor playground is open to Tinley Park Residents Monday through Friday from 10 am-4 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am- 3 pm.
Indoor Playground Rules
- Present a valid Drivers License/State Id with a Tinley Park address to sign in at the front desk before entering
- NO food, drinks, gum or strollers are allowed in the playground room. Strollers may be left in the hall.
- For the well-being of others, please refrain from having your ill child play on the equipment
- All open cuts or scrapes must be covered with a bandage
- Please monitor your child when using the restroom
- Parents must supervise their child(ren) at all times and follow additional posted rules
Rental Facilities
The Park District offers many rooms to host your next gathering. Rooms can accommodate your special birthday, anniversary, graduation, retirement party, family reunions, bridal and baby showers or corporate events. Rental requests should be made a minimum of 30 days in advance and can be booked a maximum of 4 months before your event. Full-service kitchen facilities are available with several of the room rentals. Rates begin as low as $50 per hour and will vary depending upon your room selection. Stop at the front desk of the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center for room details and pricing.
Membership
Residents of Tinley Park-Park District can purchase an annual pass to the Bettenhausen Recreation Center, which includes unlimited use of the indoor walking track and basketball courts. Memberships are effective for one year from the date of purchase.
Showing the boundaries
and park amenities
Park District Residents
Village/Corporate Rate
Individual
$45
All household members must have proof of residency.
Household of 2
$75
All household members must have proof of residency.
Household of 3
$105
All household members must have proof of residency.
Household of 4
$135
All household members must have proof of residency.
Each Additional
Member
$30
All household members must have proof of residency.
Senior
Age 60+
$38
All household members must have proof of residency.
Senior Couple
Both Age 60+
$61
All household members must have proof of residency.
Maximum 8 members per household.
Effective January 1, 2020
Daily Drop-In Rates
To receive the $5 resident rate to enter the facility:
- Adults must show either a valid Driver’s License or State ID.
- Children under age 16 must show a Tinley Park-Park District Resident ID Card.
- Non-residents (and those without proper identification) pay a $15 entrance fee and must be accompanied by a resident to enter the facility. One paying guest is allowed per resident/member.
Residents
$5
Village/Corporate
$15
Non-residents
$15 with resident/member
Resident children age 2 & younger
Free
Admission Policies
Fees for admission into the Recreation Center are based on residency. There are two options for admission:
- Drop-in is fee paid per visit**
- Annual Pass (this admission covers use of the basketball court during open gym times, the indoor track, the use of the locker room facilities, children’s play area and the teen activity and game room during scheduled time frames.*)
*Youth under the age of 10 must remain in the
supervision of a parent or adult guardian at all times.
Children’s play area ages 2 – 9.
One paying non-resident guest is allowed per resident/member per visit. All non-resident guests must pay the non-resident drop-in fee.
Residency Requirements
Proof of residency is required by showing a valid Drivers License or State ID and one item listed below:
- Current itemized tax bill
- Current month’s utility bill
- Voter’s registration card
- Vehicle registration
- Birth certificate
Residents under age 16 can receive a FREE Resident ID Card, which can be used to receive the resident drop-in rate at the Rec Center. For more Resident ID Card information, click here.
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Ho! Ho! Ho! The Park District has made special arrangements for children ages 4 -10 to receive a call from Santa Claus. Calls are made starting December 1st between 5 and 8pm, until all calls are made. Participants must register at the Park District office between November 15 and 30 by completing one of Santa’s […] |
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Join us for a festive evening at the Jingle Bell Rock Family Dance! Dance to holiday hits spun by our live DJ and enjoy a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will be ready for photos and holiday cheer. Kids can get crafty with fun, themed activities to take home as keepsakes. Bring […]
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Grab your Hawaiian shirts and beach bag because Tinley Fitness is celebrating Summer in December! Enjoy bits of summer with family and friends at Tinley Fitness Pool! Pre-Registration is required! Fees: $8 R / $18 NR Activity #312113-B
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Come dressed in your jammies for a fun night of holiday games, crafts and activities! Cocoa and cookies are included in the festivities. Parents drop off your children for a fun filled night of holiday cheer! Fees: $15 R / $19 NR ACTIVITY #311006-A Age: 4-8
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Here’s a highly entertaining adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famed detective story, combining mystery, romance, action, danger and laughter. Alice Faulkner has letters written by a dead girl that will cause grave international problems. Moriarty wants those letters; so does Holmes. The game’s afoot! Not before the Professor’s gang has London in its grip. […]
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Start the holiday season having breakfast with Santa! Enjoy breakfast, games, crafts and a special visit from Santa himself! All participants (including adults) must register. Fee is per person. Under 12 months: Free (does not include food or prizes). Fees: $20 R / $26 NR ACTIVITY #311007-A Age: All
$20 – $26
Here’s a highly entertaining adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famed detective story, combining mystery, romance, action, danger and laughter. Alice Faulkner has letters written by a dead girl that will cause grave international problems. Moriarty wants those letters; so does Holmes. The game’s afoot! Not before the Professor’s gang has London in its grip. […]
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Cinnamon and spice and everything nice goes into our gingerbread houses. You make it even sweeter with candy, decorations and love. Registration is for one house; please register another family member for each additional house you want. Fees:Â $35 R / $46 NR ACTIVITYÂ #311005-A Age: 6+
$35 – $46
Here’s a highly entertaining adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famed detective story, combining mystery, romance, action, danger and laughter. Alice Faulkner has letters written by a dead girl that will cause grave international problems. Moriarty wants those letters; so does Holmes. The game’s afoot! Not before the Professor’s gang has London in its grip. […]
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Searching for the perfect summer job? Join us at our annual Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, December 16th from 3:30–6:30pm at the Bettenhausen Rec Center  We’re hiring for positions at the Rec Center, Tinley Junction, White Water Canyon Water Park, and Summer Day Camp  Come learn more and see where you could shine this summer! |
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This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world we seem to desperately desire, free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. What we want Christmas to be all about, really. Tickets are $10 and go on sale […]
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This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world we seem to desperately desire, free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. What we want Christmas to be all about, really. Tickets are $10 and go on sale […]
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This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world we seem to desperately desire, free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. What we want Christmas to be all about, really. Tickets are $10 and go on sale […]
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ALL photos MUST  be taken at the  Tinley Park-Park District. (parks, activities, special events or facilities. All submissions must be emailed to Bailey Hecker at Bhecker@tinleyparkparkdistrict.org. Each submission must include a title, location of photo, name, email and age of photographer. All photos must be the contestant’s original work. The Tinley Park-Park Districts serve the right to move […] |
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