Membership Information

Membership Information

• Individual members must be a minimum of 14 years of age.
• Household members must all reside at the same address and provide proof of residency to receive resident pricing.
• Senior members must be 62 years of age and older.
• Senior couple memberships can include only two seniors ages 62 and older and both must reside in the same household.
• Student members must be 14 to 23 years of age and provide proof of full-time status.
• Civil Servant rate is available to Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics who work or live in Downers Grove. Proof of employment is required.
• Military/Veteran: who can provide proof of service, in a branch of the armed forces; veterans must be honorably discharged.

New Members

Fitness memberships can be purchased at 4500 Fitness located at the Downers Grove Recreation Center Monday through Friday from 5AM to 9PM and Saturday to Sunday from 7AM to 6PM. Proof of residency is required for resident pricing. If you have questions regarding memberships prior to visiting us, please call us at 630.960.7462 Monday to Friday from 5AM to 9PM and Saturday and Sunday from 7AM-6PM.

Membership Residency

To qualify for residency benefits, please provide the necessary documentation when purchasing memberships either in-person or through our online application. By presenting the required documentation, you can ensure a smooth process when purchasing your membership.

Documentation Requirements: Valid current driver's license, official signed lease which clearly states the lease dates and all names of all parties requesting residency, current utility bills reflecting names and address (Electric, Gas, Refuse).

Verification Process:   To verify Downers Grove residency, we rely on information from the DuPage County Assessor's Office. By checking ownership and tax allocations to the Downers Grove Park District, we can determine eligibility. If your address does not contribute taxes to the Downers Grove Park District, you will be offered a non-resident membership.

Payment Plan Option

If you choose the convenient payment plan option, the first month payment will be prorated from the date of sign-up to the date of the first monthly billing and will be due at the time of purchase. Payment plans are required to have an automatic withdrawal from a checking, savings or credit card to qualify. Memberships will remain active until a notice of cancellation has been made to 4500 Fitness. Please contact our Fitness Registration staff at FitDesk@dgparks.org for complete details on membership types. Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel or change membership options.

Membership Add-On

If you have a membership and would like to add a family member who resides in your household, please visit us in person during our hours of operation or complete the 4500 Fitness Application. All members 18 years and older are subject to proof of residency and must be present to sign waiver.

If you would like to purchase a Gold Pass Add-on to add unlimited Group Exercise Classes to your existing membership, send an email to our Fitness Registration Staff at FitDesk@dgparks.org  or call 630.960.7462. You can also stop by the Fitness Desk when you're in the facility.

Business Membership
Downers Grove Employee

Make fitness part of your workday with our local corporate rate. Full-time employees of any business that pays taxes to the Downers Grove Park District are eligible to purchase a Fitness Center annual membership at resident rates. Enroll a minimum of six employees from your company at the same time and receive a special discount. For more information, contact us at 630.960.7462.

Teen Fitness

Teen Fitness was developed to provide students ages 12 to 13 years old the opportunity to work out safely and effectively at 4500 Fitness. Personal Trainers will walk Teen Fitness participants through an orientation session to safely teach the teen proper use and etiquette of 4500 Fitness.

After completion of this 90-minute orientation session (with parent/guardian), you will be certified to purchase a Fitness Membership.

The parent/guardian of the Teen Fitness member must have an active Fitness membership and must be present at all times to accompany the Teen Fitness member.

• Step 1: Pick up a Teen Fitness packet from the front desk at 4500 Fitness, or download here.
• Step 2: When packet is completed, turn into 4500 Fitness front desk. Payment for orientation is due at the time of drop-off. Fee is $30 for residents, $45 non-residents.
• Step 3: You will receive an email confirmation email approximately one week prior to your selected orientation date/time.
• Step 4: Complete 90-minute orientation with a trainer. Parent/guardian must attend orientation with Teen Fitness member.
• Step 5: After the orientation, you may purchase your teen fitness membership at the front desk. Teen Fitness participants receive zero enrollment.

Membership Renewals

If you hold a membership on the monthly billing plan, your membership will automatically renew unless you cancel it. To renew your annual paid-in-full membership login to your online account at dgparks.org. After logging in, click on Membership Renewals under the Search tab. If you need help accessing your account, please contact our  Fitness staff at 630.960.7462 Monday through Friday from 5AM to 9PM and Saturday to Sunday from 7AM to 6PM, or send an email to FitDesk@dgparks.org.

Cancellation and Suspension Policy

Paid in Full Memberships - Paid in full memberships purchased or renewed on or after June 1, 2024 will no longer have the option to cancel or suspend the membership.

Monthly Memberships - Annual Fitness Memberships on a monthly payment plan must be active for a minimum of 90 days from the date of purchase to be eligible for cancellation or to request a one-time suspension for up-to 4 months. To initiate a membership cancellation or suspension, individuals are required to submit a formal request through our online form or complete a physical form in-person at 4500 Fitness.

Monthly membership cancellation requests received by the 10th day of the current month will not incur additional charges. However, member benefits will conclude on the 14th day of the same month.  Requests received on the 11th – 14th day of the month will result in an extra billing cycle with membership benefits extending until the 14th day of the following month.  

Please note that enrollment fees are non-refundable, and 4500 Fitness does not offer refunds for unused days.

Cancellation/Suspension Request Form