
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.
Individual
$75
All household members must have proof of residency.
Household of 2
$135
All household members must have proof of residency.
Household of 3
$195
All household members must have proof of residency.
Household of 4
$255
All household members must have proof of residency.
Each Additional
Member
$60
All household members must have proof of residency.
Senior
Age 60+
$70
All household members must have proof of residency.
Senior Couple
Both Age 60+
$125
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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Tinley Junction: Closing Weekend
Swing on in to say goodbye to another great year! Golf and Concession Specials! |
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![]() Enjoy some Halloween fun on our decorated spooktacular course. Dress in costume for a frightful free treat. Regular golf rates apply! |
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![]() The Giant Garage Sale is back! It's time to sell your difficult-to-part-with treasures before the holidays! The event is held in the White Water Canyon Parking Lot. Exhibits are open […]
$20 – $26
![]() Enjoy some Halloween fun on our decorated spooktacular course. Dress in costume for a frightful free treat. Regular golf rates apply! |
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![]() Enjoy some Halloween fun on our decorated spooktacular course. Dress in costume for a frightful free treat. Regular golf rates apply! |
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Find all Remediate 280 Committee meeting agendas and minutes here. |
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![]() The annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair once again promises to fill Bettenhausen Rec Center with home decor, wall art, yard decorations, baked goods and other hand crafted treasures. This […]
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![]() Join us for a family-friendly Halloween Dance. There will be a DJ spinning spooktacular tunes, a Haunted House inflatable for those who dare, snacks, crafts, games and so much more! […]
$15 – $20
![]() Our Town presents the small town of Grover's Corners in three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage" and "Death and Eternity." Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal […]
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![]() Our Town presents the small town of Grover's Corners in three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage" and "Death and Eternity." Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal […]
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![]() Our Town presents the small town of Grover's Corners in three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage" and "Death and Eternity." Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal […]
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Splashing around to spooky tunes, get ready for some pumpkin picking, treats, games and more! Pre-Registration is required. When black cat’s prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on […]
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![]() Get ready for a fall celebration just like Charlie Brown and his friends would have at the Great Pumpkin Party! We celebrate pumpkins, fun and a touch of Peanuts magic […]
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![]() Grab your flashlights, don your costumes and get ready for a frightfully fun night! The spirits of the season are out in the great outdoors as we walk through Vogt […]
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Grab your pumpkin spice latte and get into an early Halloween mood in this two-hour laugh-out-loud show of various improv games!
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Santa’s Mailbox
![]() Due to the large volume of Christmas mail last year, the Tinley Park-Park District is helping deliver mail to the North Pole. Santa’s mailbox is available November 1 through 19 […] |