New Euclid Recreation and Wellness Center opens its doors: What sports and fitness access will residents get?

The walking track is open at 600 Babbitt Road, and so is the weight room next to it. Euclid's new Recreation and Wellness Center — 38,000 square feet of courts, community rooms, and fitness space — opened to the public in July with programming for residents of all ages.

Hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

"This center is more than just a building; it is a testament to our commitment to nurturing a vibrant, active, healthy community," Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail said.

What's inside

The facility includes an indoor walking and running track, a fitness and weight room, multi-use courts, and community rooms for classes and meetings, with space for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball.

Recreation Director Mac Stephens has lined up yoga for seniors, adults, and teens, plus a class teaching people how to use the weight room and build a healthy regimen. The department has also added free yoga classes and a community walking group to its offerings.

Youth participants age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 18 or older while inside the facility.

What it costs

The city has not published a membership fee schedule for the new center, so there is no published dollar figure for what a Euclid household pays — and no published answer on which spaces or hours are free without a membership, or whether a sliding scale or scholarship exists for lower-income families. The department does require two proofs of residency each year for the resident rate, a sign that a discount exists. Residents can register for programs and buy memberships in person or online, but for the actual price the city directs them to call recreation staff.

City officials said council could choose to lower membership rates by using general funds for programming, though much of the center's budget was expected to come from fees.

In July 2026, Euclid City Council held a first reading on an ordinance to update and consolidate municipal fees into a new Chapter 157, with the administration noting many fees had not been reviewed in more than a decade; a second reading was scheduled for August 17, 2026.

For comparison: the city lists summer aquatic season passes at $30 per person for Euclid residents and $60 for non-residents — but those are for a separate facility, not the new center.

Residents who want the actual number can call recreation staff at 216-289-8114, check the city website, or stop by the front desk at 600 Babbitt Road and see the walking track for themselves.