What are the opening hours?

Monday 5:30am - 8:30pm Tuesday 5:30am - 8:30pm Wednesday 5:30am - 8:30pm Thursday 5:30am - 8:30pm Friday 5:30am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 2pm

Bureau County Metro Center

Home
United States
Princeton, IL
Bureau County Metro Center

Call Directions Website

Our mission is to provide leisure & recreation services to our communities.
(206)

10/28/2026

Attention: Pam’s classes will be cancelled for the remainder of the week. Stay tuned here for her schedule next week!

10/26/2026

Attention: Pam’s classes will be cancelled for tomorrow. We will keep everyone updated for Wednesday’s classes.

10/21/2026

Attention: Pam's classes will be cancelled tomorrow, including both Muscle Up and Soulful Stretch. She's looking forward to seeing everyone next week!

10/21/2026

Attention: Pam’s classes will be cancelled today, including Muscle Up and Balancing Act. Stay tuned here for updates about tomorrow’s classes.

10/12/2026

🚧 Attention: Due to unforeseen circumstances, our parking lot project will be delayed until the Spring. Parking and traffic will return to normal in the meantime. Thank you for your patience and apologies for any confusion!

10/10/2026

The spirit of the late great Coach Ditka was alive and well at Zearing Park this morning for Youth Flag Football. Thanks for always making it fun for the kids out there Coach Steve!!

10/09/2026

Princeton Park District - City County Park to Host 30th Annual "Shadows of the Blue and Gray" Civil War Re-Enactment This Weekend

Milestone living-history weekend in Princeton features narrated battles, period camp life, artisan demonstrations, and family activities on October 10–11.

PRINCETON, Ill. — History will come alive this weekend as City County Park welcomes back the annual Shadows of the Blue and Gray Civil War Re-Enactment, marking 30 years of immersive living history in Princeton. The family-friendly event invites community members of all ages to step back into the 1860s and witness the sights, sounds, and daily realities of the Civil War era firsthand.

Event & Admission Details
Location: City County Park, Princeton, Illinois
Dates: Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11 (Gates open in the morning; School Day activities begin Friday)
Admission: $5.00 per person; children ages 3 and under enter free.
Amenities: Food vendors will be available on-site, and guests are welcome to bring their own picnic lunches to enjoy in the park’s designated dining areas.

For full schedules, school group reservations, or reenactor registration information, visit www.shadowsbluegray.com or call 815-878-5005.

10/08/2026

🚧 NOTICE: Upcoming Parking Lot Maintenance at the Bureau County Metro Center:

Parking lot maintenance is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 12th, and will continue throughout next week in 2 phases.

Beginning at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, October 12th, please follow these temporary directions for entering and parking:

All members and guests must park in the back parking lot only, back beyond the turnaround. Please do not park in the front area (either side)

Handicap parking spots will remain available.

Please enter and exit the facility through the main doors, using the sidewalk.

Please plan your visit accordingly and allow a little extra time. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our facilities!

10/07/2026

🏀 Youth Basketball Registration officially closes tomorrow at 4PM! Online registration will be permitted through the end of the day today, and tomorrow will be in person or registration by phone only. Please stop in to the Metro Center, or call us at 815-872-0840 for more information.

10/06/2026

🏊‍♀️ Attention 9:30 am Hydro Tone class attendees: Diane will not be present for class this week. We will keep everyone posted on her return. Thank you!

Address

837 Park Avenue W
Princeton, IL
61356

Opening Hours

Monday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Friday	5:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18158720840

Website

http://www.princetonparkdistrict.org/Metro-Center

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bureau County Metro Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.