We’re so glad to be able to welcome you back to the Whitney Recreation Center!!  We will continue to follow Executive Order 20-103, MDH and CDC guidelines as well as any new developments.  The new Executive Order will require all members and users to make a reservation ahead of time; we will not be allowing walk-ins.  Face masks are to be worn throughout the full facility including during your workout.  The Executive Order requires members/users to stay 9ft apart. Please stay home if you have any signs or symptoms.  Please read below the current guidelines for use of the Whitney Recreation Center.  We look forward to seeing you!  Remember to wash your hands before and after using our facility.

Whitney Recreation Center Hours Effective January 4, 2021

Mon-Fri           8am-5pm

Mon-Fri           5-9pm Programs/Rentals Only

Sat-Sun           Rental Only

Exercise Room – Capacity 4

• All users and members are required to wear a mask throughout the entire facility including during their workout.   
• Reservations are required at least an hour in advance; call 320-255-7276.  If you do not arrive prior to 15 minutes past your start time, you will lose your reservation.  
• Reservations will be in 45-minute timeslots starting on the hour to ensure proper sanitation between members/users.
• Bring your own water bottle, towel and hand sanitizer. Water fountains are available for bottle fill only.
• All users will need to remain 9ft apart. 
• Wipe off equipment before and after use.   Paper towels and wipes are available in the exercise room.  Please spray the towel and not the equipment.
• Please check out at the desk when you have completed your workout. 

Walking Track – Capacity 11

• All users and members are required to wear a mask throughout the entire facility including during their workout.   
• Reservations are required at least an hour in advance; call 320-255-7276.  If you do not arrive prior to 15 minutes past your start time, you will lose your reservation.  
• Reservations will be in 45-minute timeslots starting on the hour to ensure proper sanitation between members/users.
• Bring your own water bottle, towel and hand sanitizer. Water fountains are available for bottle fill only.
• All users will need to remain 9ft apart. 
• Stay to the inside of the track.  If you need to pass a user, please let them know you are coming up behind them.  
• Please check out at the desk when you have completed your workout. 

Exercise Room and Walking Track – Capacity: Exercise Room 4; Walking Track 11

• All users and members are required to wear a mask throughout the entire facility including during their workout.   
• Reservations are required at least an hour in advance; call 320-255-7276.  If you do not arrive prior to 15 minutes past your start time, you will lose your reservation.  
• Reservations will be in 45-minute timeslots starting on the hour to ensure proper sanitation between members/users.
• If you are a user/member of the exercise room and walking track you will need to reserve two separate 45-minute time slots to ensure proper sanitation between members/users (you cannot walk for 10 mins then go into the exercise room due to the capacity limits). 
• Bring your own water bottle, towel and hand sanitizer. Water fountains are available for bottle fill only.
• All users will need to remain 9ft apart. 
• Please check out at the desk when you have completed your workout. 

Open Gym

• All users and members are required to wear a mask throughout the entire facility including during their workout.   
• Reservations are required at least an hour in advance; call 320-255-7276.  If you do not arrive prior to 15 minutes past your start time, you will lose your reservation.  
• Reservations will be 45-minute timeslots starting on the hour to ensure proper sanitation between members/users. Maximum 2 hours.
• All users will need to remain 9ft apart. 
• Bring your own equipment (basketball, volleyball, pickleball paddle and ball), water bottle, towel and hand sanitizer. Water fountains are available for bottle fill only.
  1. Basketball - 3 users per half-court
  2. Pickleball - 24 users per pickleball court (single or double play)
  3. Volleyball – 8 users per court (4 players on each side)
• Please check out at the desk when you have completed your workout. 

Please help us stay open by following the Executive Order, CDC and MDH Guidelines.  If everyone does their part, we will all have a successful New Year!  Thank you for doing your part to keep yourself, other users and staff safe!