Recreation Center
Overview The Pleasant Prairie RecPlex is the largest municipally-owned recreation facility in America, spanning 302,000 square feet and located on the shores of Lake Andrea in the expansive Prairie Springs Park in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Opened in 2000 after expansions in 2004 and 2010, it serves as a comprehensive hub for fitness, aquatics, sports, and community events, committed to enhancing quality of life through support, guidance, and educational programs. Facility type: Multi-purpose recreation complex featuring aquatic centers, fitness areas, ice arenas, and a massive fieldhouse. Overall atmosphere and experience: Welcoming and family-friendly with a focus on fun, fitness, and community. Visitors are greeted by warm, vibrant spaces like sea-scape murals in the waterpark, state-of-the-art pools, and ample amenities for all ages. It fosters an energetic, inclusive environment with year-round programming, tournaments, and special events, blending recreation with health services through partnerships like Ascension Wisconsin for sports medicine. Features & Amenities RecPlex boasts world-class facilities designed for recreation, fitness, and competition: Aquatics: Aqua Arena: 50-meter Olympic-sized competition pool (configurable to 10x50m or 20x25-yard lanes), with bulkheads for lap swimming, programs, and meets; geothermal heating/cooling from Lake Andrea; spectator seating for 600. Indoor Waterpark: 17,000 sq ft leisure pool with three waterslides, in-pool playground, zero-depth entry, geysers, fountains, four 25-yard lap lanes, current channel, and hot tub/whirlpool. Fitness & Training: Expansive fitness center with cardio/strength equipment, multipurpose studios for yoga/hot yoga, racquetball courts, 1/6-mile indoor suspended track. Ice Arena: Two NHL-sized ice rinks for hockey and figure skating. Fieldhouse: 60,000 sq ft space convertible to 8 basketball or 12 volleyball courts; hosts tournaments. Other Amenities: Childcare area, party rooms, snack bar, lockers, changing rooms; adjacent Lake Andrea beach, baseball/softball fields, volleyball courts, walking/nature trails. Health Integration: On-site Ascension Wisconsin physical therapy/rehab center with therapy rooms, wellness desk. Services RecPlex offers diverse programs and services for all ages and abilities: Aquatics Programs: Group swim lessons (Parent-Tot, Levels 1-4), swim camps (e.g., 3-day learn-to-swim), lap swimming, open swim. Fitness & Wellness: Group classes (yoga, hot yoga, pop-up fitness), personal training, health screenings, seminars. Sports & Leagues: Ice hockey, figure skating (Learn to Skate), basketball, volleyball, pickleball, indoor triathlons (e.g., Santa Indoor Triathlon), running events (Run with the Turkeys 5K, Scary in the Prairie 5K). Youth & Therapeutic: Youth services, therapeutic recreation, childcare. Events & Rentals: Tournaments, trunk-or-treat, community days; fieldhouse/ice rentals; LiveBarn streaming. Memberships & Access: Daily passes, memberships with guest perks for locals; online registration. Pricing Specific pricing is available via links (e.g., Membership Rates), with promotions like 30-Day Holiday Hustle Membership (online only, starts upon signup). Examples: Group Swim Lessons (Winter sessions): Member: $116-$165 (7-10 classes). Non-Member: $160-$228. Events: Vary; e.g., Santa Indoor Triathlon registration via RunReg. Local taxpaying households get discounted memberships, guest passes, beach access. Detailed rates for memberships, programs, and rentals on site. Location & Hours Location: 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 – Midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, in Prairie Springs Park along I-94/Lake Michigan. Ample parking (see maps); nearby hotels (1.9-5.2 miles). Operating Hours: Vary by facility/program; check Schedules and Aquatics Schedule. Examples: Lap Swim: 5:00AM-4:45PM (members prioritized). Courts: 4:30PM-8:30PM. Waterpark/Aqua Arena: Daily with peak/open times. Notes What makes RecPlex special: 25 years of service (celebrating 2025 with free events like Pickleball Day, Trunk-or-Treat); generates tourism/economic impact via national tournaments; unique municipally-owned model with expansions funded by donations/partnerships (e.g., ULINE, WisPark); integrates healthcare (Ascension sports medicine, athletic training); eco-friendly features like geothermal pool; promotes inclusive rec via therapeutic programs. Truly committed to community health and connections in a stunning park setting.
