Paris Rec Center

Paris Rec Center The Youth and Community Recreation Center of East Central Illinois provides quality fitness and recreation for all ages.

The Rec Center Staff:
Erin Hutchison - Executive Director
Whitney Haase - Program Director
Tiffany Gale - Membership Team Leader: Accounts Receivable & Marketing/ Design
Kelly Nicholson - Membership Team Leader: Member Services & Team Supervisor
Drea McCulloch - Fitness Coordinator
Ben Lueken - Accounting/ Community Liaison
Maintenance/ Housekeeping Staff: Susan Scott, Camille Scott, Emma Scott,

Silas Mood, Breyton Waltz
Fitness Team: Drea McCulloch, Beth Graham, Lisa Foster, Adrienne Hall, Samantha Brinkerhoff, Camille Scott, Stephanie Lorenzen, Cierria Hires, Randy Turner
Front Desk/ Member Support: Kelly Nicholson, Traci Clodfelder, Teresa Reel, Jessica Collins, Camille Scott, Brett Block, Chandra Cravens
Babysitting Staff: Lizzie Eveland, Cathy Drake, Kandra Smith
School's Out/ Summer Camp - Whitney Haase, Lizzie Eveland, Seasonal Staff and Volunteers

Congratulations to all of the Bourbon Raffle winners!Every ticket purchased and every dollar brought in from this raffle...
09/01/2026

Congratulations to all of the Bourbon Raffle winners!

Every ticket purchased and every dollar brought in from this raffle goes directly toward sustaining aquatics programming at The Rec and ensures that our organization continues serving children, families and seniors of all ages.

Thank you for investing in the future of aquatics in our community. Your participation is making a HUGE difference!

You can come collect your Bourbon at the Rec.
Please bring ID to claim!

The drawing is happening tonight at 7:00 pm at the Rec. Stay tuned for the announcement of the 15 winners! GOOD LUCK!
08/31/2026

The drawing is happening tonight at 7:00 pm at the Rec.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the 15 winners!

GOOD LUCK!

The annual Shawna Morrison Memorial 5K event is just around the corner! 👟Make sure to pre-register for a quick and easy ...
08/28/2026

The annual Shawna Morrison Memorial 5K event is just around the corner! 👟

Make sure to pre-register for a quick and easy morning! 🌞

Plus, you don't want to miss out on our always awesome commemorative race shirt!

Visit our website - www.parisrec.org
Click on the EVENTS tab and then again on the Shawna Morrison Memorial 5K Race.
If you scroll down, you will find a fillable PDF form that you can email to us, print out and drop in the snail mail or stop by the Rec and turn it in.
Check everything out and get registered!

Questions?
Contact Whitney Haase-Recsportsandcamp or call (217) 466-9622.

DON'T FORGET - RAFFLE DRAWING DATE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31!! YOU HAVE THE WEEKEND TO GRAB YOUR TICKETS!!Sunday, August 30...
08/27/2026

DON'T FORGET - RAFFLE DRAWING DATE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31!! YOU HAVE THE WEEKEND TO GRAB YOUR TICKETS!!

Sunday, August 30, at 5:00 pm will be the deadline to purchase your chance(s) to win.

Calling all bourbon lovers! This is one you won't want to miss!
Imagine uncorking a bottle of Pappy, George T. Stagg, Blanton's, Weller, Elmer T. Lee or one of 15 incredible bourbons, all while helping ensure our community's pool stays open and thriving!

🎟️ Only 1,000 tickets will be sold!
💲 $25 each or 5 for $100
🏆 15 chances to win!
📅 Drawing: EXTENDED to Monday, August 31, 2026

But this raffle is about more than great bourbon.

Just over 6 months ago, our community celebrated the return of our pool after 17 years without one. Today, we're asking for your help to keep that momentum going. Every ticket purchased helps sustain aquatics programming and ensures this incredible community asset continues serving children, families, seniors and swimmers of all ages.

Whether you're hoping to add a rare bottle to your collection or simply want to support a cause that impacts hundreds of local families, your participation makes a difference.

How to get tickets?
*Contact one of our 12 board members (listed on our website - parisrec.org)
*Contact our community liaison, Ben Lueken
*Stop by the Rec Center's front desk

Thank you for investing in the future of aquatics in our community.

Good luck!

UPDATE! RAFFLE DRAWING DATE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31!!Calling all bourbon lovers! This is one you won't want to miss!Imag...
08/15/2026

UPDATE! RAFFLE DRAWING DATE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31!!

Calling all bourbon lovers! This is one you won't want to miss!

Imagine uncorking a bottle of Pappy, George T. Stagg, Blanton's, Weller, Elmer T. Lee or one of 15 incredible bourbons, all while helping ensure our community's pool stays open and thriving!

🎟️ Only 1,000 tickets will be sold!
💲 $25 each or 5 for $100
🏆 15 chances to win!
📅 Drawing: EXTENDED to Monday, August 31, 2026

But this raffle is about more than great bourbon.

Just over 6 months ago, our community celebrated the return of our pool after 17 years without one. Today, we're asking for your help to keep that momentum going. Every ticket purchased helps sustain aquatics programming and ensures this incredible community asset continues serving children, families, seniors and swimmers of all ages.

Whether you're hoping to add a rare bottle to your collection or simply want to support a cause that impacts hundreds of local families, your participation makes a difference.

How to get tickets?
*Contact one of our 12 board members (listed on our website - parisrec.org)
*Contact our community liaison, Ben Lueken
*Stop by the Rec Center's front desk

Thank you for investing in the future of aquatics in our community. Good luck!

Calling all bourbon lovers! This is one you won't want to miss!Imagine uncorking a bottle of Pappy, George T. Stagg, Bl...
07/13/2026

Calling all bourbon lovers! This is one you won't want to miss!

Imagine uncorking a bottle of Pappy, George T. Stagg, Blanton's, Weller, Elmer T. Lee or one of 15 incredible bourbons, all while helping ensure our community's pool stays open and thriving!

🎟️ Only 1,000 tickets will be sold!
💲 $25 each or 5 for $100
🏆 15 chances to win!
📅 Drawing: Saturday, August 15, 2026

But this raffle is about more than great bourbon.

Just over 6 months ago, our community celebrated the return of our pool after 17 years without one. Today, we're asking for your help to keep that momentum going. Every ticket purchased helps sustain aquatics programming and ensures this incredible community asset continues serving children, families, seniors and swimmers of all ages.

Whether you're hoping to add a rare bottle to your collection or simply want to support a cause that impacts hundreds of local families, your participation makes a difference.

How to get tickets?
*Contact one of our 12 board members (listed on our website - parisrec.org)
*Contact our community liaison, Ben Lueken
*Stop by the Rec Center's front desk

Thank you for investing in the future of aquatics in our community. Good luck!

TONIGHT!!Special thanks to long-time Rec Supporter Pearman Pharmacy for sponsoring our very first community swim night! ...
06/19/2026

TONIGHT!!

Special thanks to long-time Rec Supporter Pearman Pharmacy for sponsoring our very first community swim night! That means YOU can swim for FREE!

🏊‍♀️ FREE COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHT! 🏊‍♂️

Join us this Friday for a FREE Community Swim Night sponsored by Pearman Pharmacy!

Bring your family and friends, and enjoy an evening of swimming, fun, and community at The Rec pool. We're grateful to Pearman Pharmacy for making this event possible and helping provide a free opportunity for everyone to enjoy the pool together.

📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 5:00-9:00pm
📍 The Rec pool

No registration required - just come ready to swim!

Thank you, Pearman Pharmacy, for supporting our community!

Follow Aquatics at The Rec for all up-to-date information.

🏊‍♀️ FREE COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHT! 🏊‍♂️Join us this Friday for a FREE Community Swim Night sponsored by Pearman Pharmacy!Br...
06/16/2026

🏊‍♀️ FREE COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHT! 🏊‍♂️

Join us this Friday for a FREE Community Swim Night sponsored by Pearman Pharmacy!

Bring your family and friends, and enjoy an evening of swimming, fun, and community at The Rec pool. We're grateful to Pearman Pharmacy for making this event possible and helping provide a free opportunity for everyone to enjoy the pool together.

📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 5:00-9:00pm
📍 The Rec Pool

No registration required - just come ready to swim!

Thank you, Pearman Pharmacy, for supporting our community!

Follow Aquatics at The Rec for all the up-to-date information.

Sharing from Aquatics at The Rec...Pop-Up Water Fitness Class TONIGHT!We're adding a special water fitness class at 7:00...
06/04/2026

Sharing from Aquatics at The Rec...

Pop-Up Water Fitness Class TONIGHT!

We're adding a special water fitness class at 7:00 PM today, June 4th. Come get a great workout, cool off, and have some fun in the pool!

No experience needed - just show up ready to move and have fun!

06/03/2026

Summer Camp is officially underway at The Rec, and the kids are taking full advantage of indoor pool time!

We offer several ways to participate in camp:
From 5 days per week - a great option for full-time working parents Down to 2 days per week - a fun way to get the kids out of the house and interacting with new friends and experiences.

If your family is looking for fun days full of great activities, ranging from sports to crafts to the pool to children's movies at The Paris Theater to every-Thursday field trips, The Rec is the place to be this summer!

Ready to take the plunge?
* Call us at (217) 466-9622
* Message Camp Director Whitney Haase through her page - Whitney Haase-Recsportsandcamp
* Email Whitney at [email protected]

Address

109 E Madison Street
Paris, IL
61944

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 9pm
Tuesday 5am - 9pm
Wednesday 5am - 9pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 5am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+12174669622

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