Mentor Community Recreation Center: Hours & Fees

Mentor Community Recreation Center Hours

If you are visiting on a holiday or need a particular activity, confirm the current schedule by calling 440-205-3608. For a broader explanation of how facility and activity schedules differ, see this community recreation center hours and admission guide.

2026 Day Pass & Annual Membership Fees

The current official membership page lists $10 single-day admission and the following annual rates. The discounted resident column applies to addresses within Mentor city limits, not automatically to the surrounding school district or nearby communities.

Resident vs Nonresident: Who Qualifies?

• Mentor resident: Your home must be inside the City of Mentor’s boundaries.
• Proof: Bring a current utility bill showing your name and address plus photo identification.
• Mentor-on-the-Lake: Residents do not qualify automatically for City of Mentor pricing.
• Concord: Living in the Mentor school district does not establish eligibility for City resident pricing.
• Family plan: Parents or guardians and eligible children must live in the same home. Unmarried college students age 23 and under may qualify with current enrollment proof.
• Two-person plan: May cover a qualifying adult couple or parent/guardian with an eligible child under the official household rules.

If you plan to use the center once or twice, the $10 admission is the simplest starting option. If you visit every week, compare the annual cost with your expected visits and ask about any excluded classes.

Is an Annual Membership Worth It?

For a Mentor-resident adult, the $350 annual membership equals 35 visits at the $10 daily price. For a nonresident adult, the $440 annual membership equals 44 day visits. These are simple price comparisons before any special membership benefits, restricted activities or program discounts.

For an additional Ohio comparison of day passes and recreation memberships, see the Salem Community Center visitor and pricing guide.

How to Buy a Membership

1. Choose your membership. Select youth, senior, adult, two-person or family based on the official eligibility definitions.
2. Prepare identification. Bring photo ID and a current utility bill if requesting the Mentor resident rate. Bring college enrollment proof if using an eligible student family category.
3. Visit the front desk. Membership applications are handled in person at 6000 Heisley Road.
4. Confirm the full amount. Ask about payment-plan administration fees, any applicable discounts and what activities require separate registration.
5. Complete the application. Review the membership rules and payment terms, then submit the required documents and payment through the center.
6. Ask for access information. Confirm check-in instructions, membership identification, pool and gym access, class discounts and the relevant activity schedules.

Sports, Fitness, Pools & Facilities

The center also provides a cycle room, yoga studio, aerobics spaces and circuit-training areas. Check which features are included in your visit and whether group sessions require registration.

For a useful comparison of another Ohio public recreation complex with pools, indoor track and family programs, read the Bob Crane Community Center facilities guide.

Indoor Pool Hours, Swimming & Family Rules

The indoor pool has four swim lanes and a zero-depth entry. Open swim, lap swimming, swim lessons and aquatic exercise operate according to separately published activity schedules.

The official October 2026 pool information includes separate schedules for regular pool use, lap swim, family swim and water workout activities. Check the exact schedule before visiting.

Important Pool Rules

• Children 11 and under must have an adult in the pool area.
• Children unable to swim must have an adult in the water with them.
• Children age 12 and older may be permitted to swim without a parent in the water at the lifeguard’s discretion, but a parent must remain in the facility.
• Non-toilet-trained swimmers must wear swim diapers.
• U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are permitted.
• Guests must be older than 18 to use the whirlpool, saunas and steam room.
• Pool capacity, swim lanes and available activities can change because of lessons or programmed use.

Kids Corner: Ages, Hours & Prices

Kids Corner provides supervised childcare-style recreation while a parent or guardian uses the facility. Children from 6 months through 11 years are eligible under the posted rules.

Purchase the punch card at the front desk. Only the authorized person whose identification is on file may pick up the child. Staff do not provide diaper changes, and children who are sick should remain at home.

Fitness Floor & Youth Supervision

Age restrictions are important if you are visiting with children or teens:

• Children under 12 cannot use the fitness floor.
• Children ages 12–13 need a fitness orientation and adult supervision before using the fitness floor.
• Children under 14 cannot use the gymnasium unless a parent or guardian age 18 or older remains inside the facility.
• Clean, sport-appropriate shoes are required on courts and gym floors. Black-soled shoes are prohibited under gym rules.
• No outside personal trainers are permitted.
• Return equipment after use and wipe down fitness machines.
• Lockers are first-come, first-served; locks left overnight can be removed.

Bring suitable workout clothing, water and a lock if you plan to use lockers. The center prohibits alcohol, smoking, vaping, drugs and weapons.

Classes, Leagues & Program Registration

Mentor Community Recreation Center offers recreation activities for youth, teens, adults, older adults and families. Its Fall 2026 athletics offerings include basketball, flag football, pickleball, racquetball, soccer, tennis and volleyball.

Other program categories include swimming lessons, aquatic exercise, group fitness, wellness and age-specific activities. Members and nonmembers can participate, although registration prices, priority and eligibility may differ.

1. Open the official Programs & Activities section.
2. Choose athletics, aquatics, group fitness or another category.
3. Open the current session’s class listing or program guide.
4. Check dates, ages, prerequisites, location and the member/nonmember cost.
5. Follow the registration instructions for that activity. If unclear, call 440-205-3608.
6. Save registration confirmation and check for schedule changes before attending.

Event Room & Birthday Party Rental Fees

The recreation center provides a Community Room for smaller celebrations, meetings, showers, graduations and reunions. It also offers structured birthday party packages.

The standard birthday package includes the Community Room for two hours and one hour of a selected activity: gymnasium, indoor pool or soccer field.

How to Book a Party or Room

1. Choose your event date, number of attendees and whether you need an activity package.
2. Compare Community Room hourly rental with the birthday or after-hours package.
3. Check that the requested date is at least two weeks away.
4. Contact the front desk to confirm availability and permitted arrangements.
5. Complete the official facility rental application and any required agreement.
6. Arrange payment and keep the booking confirmation.
7. Confirm setup, cleanup, guest count, decorations and activity timing before the event.

Hourly Court, Field & Simulator Rental Prices

The center also publishes sports facility rentals. The following rates are per hour, and additional restrictions or nonmember guest fees may apply.

Reservations are handled through the MCRC front desk, in person or by calling 440-205-3608. Confirm time availability, equipment, guests and sports rules before booking.

Mentor Community Recreation Center Map

Address: 6000 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060.

This location is the former Heisley Racquet & Fitness Club building, renovated and reopened as Mentor Community Recreation Center in 2023. Use the Heisley Road address when planning your trip.

Accessible entrance details, accessible parking, current parking capacity and specialized accommodations should be confirmed with staff when needed.

First-Time Visitor Checklist

• Verify standard hours and holiday changes.
• Choose between $10 admission and the correct resident or nonresident membership.
• Bring photo ID and a current utility bill for resident membership verification.
• For swimming, check the lap-swim, family-swim or lesson schedule rather than relying only on building hours.
• For youth visitors, confirm fitness-floor and gym supervision requirements.
• For Kids Corner, buy the required punch card and bring identification.
• For classes, check separate costs, registration requirements and the correct dates.
• For rental parties, contact staff at least two weeks in advance.
• Bring a water bottle, appropriate shoes, towel and locker lock when needed.
• Save membership, program or rental confirmation information.

For another Ohio recreation center with family amenities, pools and several membership options, compare the Mason Community Center visitor guide before deciding which types of facilities best meet your needs.

Official Sources & Contact

Mentor Community Recreation Center
6000 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060
Phone: 440-205-3608
Email: RecCenter@cityofmentor.com

• Official Mentor Recreation Center Website
• Membership Fees & Requirements
• Facility Amenities
• Membership, Pool & Gym Rules
• Indoor Swimming Schedule
• Current Programs & Activities
• Community Room & Birthday Rentals
• Sports Court & Field Rentals

Reviewed October 26, 2026. Building hours, holiday schedules, pool availability, membership rates and program registration information may change. Confirm time-sensitive details directly with the center.