Duis Recreation Center 211 East 23rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081

"Awful place! I started going here to swim in April 2019 and the last time I went was March 14th of this year. I had a swimming punch card that had a deal like 30 swims for 100 dollars and every time I would go, whoever was working at the front desk would always give me a different number of swims I have used and swims I have left. One time back in February of this year, I probably had about 15 swims left and this older lady at the front desk was like “You only have 1 swim remaining. Do you want to add more swims?” Absolutely ridiculous! Another problem there is that the last few months I was going, the womens’ locker room was dirty. In the changing area with the big bench, there was always a whole bunch of black bugs! I reported it to the front desk numerous times and they said they’d do something, but looks like they didn’t. I eventually stopped reporting it, as a result of nothing being done about it. The locker room is also too small. Besides the area that had the bugs, the other changing areas did not have a big bench where you could put your clothes and stuff, so I had to put them on the dirty floor. Also, one of the changing areas is like RIGHT NEXT TO THE DOOR WHERE YOU GET IN!! I mean like...everyone in the hall can see you changing if you are in that changing area!! The worst issue I had there was involving this creepy man. I saw him back on February 1st, February 29th, and March 14th (the last time I went). He kept trying to get near me in the pool the entire time and was saying lewd and awful things to me! He also put his towel and flip flops over my stuff! I actually had previous issues with him at the Y.M.C.A. None of the lifeguards that were there those days stepped in and did anything: seeing him constantly trying to get near me and hearing all the garbage he was saying to me! Last few months I went, the big basketball for the basketball hoop in the pool was also getting really light and had a big rip in it. I also wish that there had been more pool toys. I am never ever ever planning on going back to this place ever again!"

"Only because the covid rules. No chairs to sit because apparently others ruined it for us for not being 6ft so I had to stand or leave my daughter alone there which I wouldn't mind to i guess being she is 8 and the staff is awesome but she loves it when I can watch her during her gymnastics/tumbling class so I typically stay. Now I guess I could use the equipment upstairs but hard to see her from there. Guess this is the new "normal"."

"Great environment and love everything about their gymnastics and swimming programs here, the cleanliness of the staff and overall smiles they hold everyday us a reason to keep coming back. The only thing they lack at this point is a skatepark that used to be there but can't have it all in the amazing community of sterling"

"Had a great Birthday Party at the Rec Center. Staff was very helpful in making our party go on with out a hitch. This was our 2nd party held at the Rec and we will be back again in the future. Thanks again!"

"Another facility provided by the Sterling Park District. This location provides a pretty good exercise room with multiple machines. It's not usually anywhere near full. A great landed swimming pool is available when thee local school teams are not practicing or having invitational meets. A 2-meter dive pool is separate from the main pool. Another large gym hosts tumbling lessons and girls gymnastics. Great little place, plenty of parking and modest pricing for daily use or annual membership."