Departments & Services : Department of Parks & Recreation

Wellness Center & Public Park
The City of Dillon expects to have the new $4.1 million Wellness Center open by December 2006.

40,000 sq ft indoor facility

  • Fitness Center
    • 2,000 sq ft Free Weights
    • 2,300 sq ft Aerobics Room
    • 2,100 sq ft Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment
    • 3,200 sq ft Weight machines
  • 12,000 sq ft Gymnasium with walking track
  • Two multi-purpose rooms
  • Catering Kitchen
  • Office Space
  • Reception Area
  • Storage Area
  • Shower/locker Room
 
 

The multi-purpose rooms will be available for rental for such events as birthdays, meetings, and family reunions. A wide variety of new City Recreation activities are planned such as art and dance classes.

The gym will be utilized to host a variety of tournaments such as basketball, volleyball and wrestling.

Staff

  • Utilize Parks and Recreation Staff (4 full time)
  • Hire 1-2 full time
  • Hire 4-6 Part time
  • Volunteers (seniors)
  • Hire 4-6 Part time security
  • Contract with instructors and massage therapist

The facility will be open seven days a week.

The Center sits on 10 acres and will have approximately 200 parking spaces.
The grounds around the Center are to become “Wellness Public Park”. The area surrounding the center will be well-landscaped utilizing trees grown in the City/Tech Tree Nursery Program. In keeping with South Carolina Parks and Recreation plan for state recreation, a half-mile ‘non-motorized’ trail will be created for walking, bicycling, rollerblades and skateboarding.

If you would like a preview of the floorplans for the Wellness Center click on either of the links below. Note: Because of the sheer size and great detail of the floorplans, these two images are large and will most likely present you with a scrolling option.

:: Wellness Center Floorplan 01 ::

:: Wellness Center Floorplan 02 ::

Wellness Center Rates:
Category   Registration Fee
  Bank Draft Monthly
  Paid Full (Year Advance)
Individual
  $35   $35   $385
Couple
  $35   $60   $660
Family of 3
  $35   $75   $825
Family of 4 or more
  $35   $85   $935
Parent/Child
  $35   $55   $605
Senior
  $20   $30   $330
Senior Couple
  $20   $30   $550
Young Adult
  $25   $30   $330
Corporate
  0   $30 per employee    
Daily Users
  0   $5 pd each day    
       
Categories:
Individual- Age 24 and up
Couple- Married and residing at the same address
Family- Married couple and dependent children ages 12-23
Parent/Child - one parent or legal guardian and one child age 12-23
Senior - one person age 60 or older
Senior Couple- Married, residing at same address with at least one person age 60 or older
Young Adult - Ages 18-23 who does not fall under a Family or Parent/Child plan
Corporate - Must have 5 or more employees enrolled and pay by corporate check
Daily User - pay daily fee no more than 10 visits a month
 
Fees paid allows users to use Cardiovascular equipment, Free Weights, Weight Circuits,Dry Sauna & Locker Rooms.
If there is a 30 day lapse in continuous payment of monthly fees, the registration fee will have to be paid in order to reinstate privileges.

Rental Space

  • Multipurpose Room – 2300sq ft. Can be divided into two (2) separate rooms of 1150sq. ft. with access to small kitchen area. NOT CAPABLE FOR COOKING.
  • Gymnasium – 12,500 sq. ft. with access to small kitchen.
  • Tables and chairs on site.
  • $250 deposit required 30 days in advance
  • $30 for the first hour and $10 for each additional hour for Multipurpose Room
  • $75 for the first hour and $25 for each additional hour for Gymnasium
  • $100 for the first hour and $35 for each additional hour for Gymnasium and Multipurpose Room
  • Space is available for meetings, reunions, birthday parties, receptions
  • All food preparation must be done off site and must provide own plates, utensils & cups
  • All rentals must end before 10:00pm
  • Renters must clean after use and throw all trash in large trash can
  • Renters must sign in and out with staff on duty and report all damages or equipment not working properly.
  • Rental fees are due one (1) week in advance
  • Deposit will be return within five (5) days unless damages or clean up is not done.
  • No alcoholic beverages allowed
  • Facility is tobacco free

:: Waiver for Participation and Informed Consent ::

Contact Information
  Mailing Address
1647 Commerce Drive, Dillon SC, 29536
Contact Numbers
(843)774-0040
Fax: (843)774-0050
 
 

Hours of Operation
Monday thru Friday 6:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Closed on January 1st, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, December 24th & 25th.

 

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