Franciscan Fitness Center, located at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, IL, offers a wide range of amenities and a welcoming atmosphere. The gym features clean equipment, a warm therapy pool, towel service, and a mature audience. Members can enjoy personal training sessions, group classes, and various facilities like a basketball court and a heavy bag, all maintained to high standards.
However, some members feel that the gym has not been updated over the years and finds the membership fee higher than average. Despite this, many appreciate its quality services and facilities, making it a favored location for fitness enthusiasts.
Pros:
- Clean atmosphere and equipment
- Warm therapy pool
- Personal training sessions
- Group classes available
- Towel service provided
- Mature and peaceful environment
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Great hours of operation
- Variety of facilities including basketball court
- Not crowded with a young party crowd
Cons:
- High membership fees
- Few updates on equipment and amenities
- Doesn't accept some insurance plans
Location / Contact
- Address: 100 197th Pl, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
- Phone:(708) 755-3020
- Website:franciscanhealthfitnesscenters.org
Rating Stats
Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.6-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 100 197th Pl, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 .
The contact number is (708) 755-3020
This service is listed under Gym .
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Gerry OBrien
11 months ago
Was there to watch a basketball game. Prairie State College hosted 4 high school teams.
Gilana A
11 months ago
I've been a member off and on for over a decade. It used to be this incredibly upscale place. Now it is subpar especially when you consider the high price. VERY FEW amenities or equipment has been updated or added in over a decade. I have …
Andrea C Barnett
1 year ago
Went to the pool and the did so laps. I also got into the whirl pool and it was very relaxing. Wee!
Angela Bell
1 year ago
Moved from the city and couldn't find a good gym until I found this one! Great hours, friendly staff, towel service, pool, track, heavy bag, great machines, basketball court, trainers and classes. Checks all my boxes!
Houz Head
1 year ago
Very clean atmosphere and equipment, uplifting and serene vibe. Plenty of classes and equipment. I have multiple autoimmune diseases and need the warm water therapy and its always clean with plenty room. Definitely my home away from home!
Marsha Thornton
1 year ago
I absolutely love this gym! I take advantage of the personal training sessions, which has truly helped me stay consistent with my workouts.
Misty “cookingmoma” T.
1 year ago
Very nice facility. It also houses the physical therapy for Franciscan Healthcare. They gym is clean and I love that this is not a hang for the young crowd. Mature audience only makes it work for me.
Patricia Green
1 year ago
Awesome facilities and staff. It's a little bit more pricier than the neighborhood gyms but it id SO worth it! It's not a pick up party spot just simply a gym. When you are there that is why everyone else is there.
Dee Bey
1 year ago
Great amenities, towel service, clean equipment. The warm therapy pool is amazing.
Pat Kirkwood
1 year ago
It was a great place when I joined two years ago during Covid, but now it's changing. The monthly membership fee is higher than other health clubs and they do not accept Silver Sneakers and other insurance plans, so members pay out of …