Parks Plus Fitness - Wheaton (IL)

2 /5 S. Cathy: My husband and I joined a year ago. It was nice and quiet until they had an open house. Then the facility became crowded and treadmills were all being used. People not wiping down machines after using them is a real problem or on their phones while relaxing on machines. Management needs to step in.

5 /5 Hector Alvarez: Gym facility locker rooms gym Equipment staff we’re all awesome. I tell all my friends about it. Steam room is great love that they infuse it with oils sauna is fantastic. Also, just wish the thermostat wasn’t right above the heater so I can get a true reading of how hot it is I wish it was hotter.

3 /5 Lori Joslyn: Before the renovation, I was able to work out regularly at this facility, even though the seated elliptical that is best for me was deemed unnecessary by the purchase personnel. I made do with what they had and kept up my fitness. After the renovation, the synthetic chemicals of the new flooring and equipment had too deleterious an effect on me, and I had to turn elsewhere. Also, the sauna was hard to use in the evenings because my chosen evenings of Monday and Thursday, the womens locker room was closed for deep cleaning. Even if I came at another time, I had to go downstairs to take a key from the gym check-in counter upstairs to the locker room and then return it downstairs after using the sauna and shower, and the time was limited. Not too hospitable, especially for a senior like me with fibromyalgia.

3 /5 Sarah L: I suppose Im going against the grain and saying I think its less accommodating since the remodel. Sure it is fancy or whatever but the new equipment doesnt accommodate a petite woman unless I learn free weights I guess. I generally dont use free weights because I was trained to use machines and I personally feel a bit safer with their assistance. The other thing is the locker rooms. There is a lot less room in them and.. parents with kids.. are now only 18 and up. I was considering getting a PPFC membership for my son who will be 14 in a year but how does it make sense for him to join a place that wont give him access to the changing rooms and showers? For a place that is supposed to be a community center it seems like its been made for men and old people. I think Ill be joining a private gym next time unfortunately.

5 /5 Joshua Lederman: Great place to get a workout. Friendly staff, clean facilities and quality equipment. I personally am an avid fan of weight lifting so I enjoy that there are multiple squat racks and plenty of free weights. I also enjoy the variety of cardiovascular exercise machines including ellipticals, treadmills, bikes, and rowers.