The Shannon Center

Information about The Shannon Center
60655, Chicago
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Our comment from FitFit United States about The Shannon Center:
The Shannon Center, located in Chicago, is a vibrant and welcoming sports facility that offers a variety of amenities to its visitors. Guests particularly appreciate the following aspects:
- Spacious and Comfortable: Users have described it as a roomy venue with good lighting and a pleasant temperature year-round, making it an inviting space for various events, including graduations and sports.
- Friendly Staff: The staff is often praised for being warm, welcoming, and professional, contributing to a positive atmosphere.
- Accessible Facilities: The center is noted for its accessible parking and the surrounding athletic fields, making it convenient for all visitors.
- Great for Events: Many have stated that it is an excellent location for graduation ceremonies and sporting events, with good seating available.
- Fitness Opportunities: The gym is well-equipped and clean, providing a solid place for workouts, though some users have mentioned the need for more diverse equipment and clearer open gym hours.
Despite the many positive features, there have been a few concerns:
- Some users noted a need for better communication regarding gym closures and open gym hours.
- A few visitors pointed out that the workout equipment is somewhat outdated, which may necessitate upgrades in the future.
- Issues related to accessibility seating during events have also been highlighted.
Overall, The Shannon Center is a well-rated facility that has much to offer its patrons, combining great ambiance with professional service, making it a popular choice for both fitness enthusiasts and event-goers.
The Shannon Center: Opinions

Fantastic experience: Grat place for graduation
Fantastic experience: Your directions are very good and easy to follow the location
Fantastic experience: My twin nephews had their college graduation there and it was really nice. However they need to have handicap accessible seating marked and set up clearly. There were none visible that I found that could become a huge problem.
Fantastic experience: The Shannon center is surrounded by accessible parking on multiple sides of the building. It is right at outside of the athletic fields for football.
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and environment great.
Fantastic experience: Great place
Fantastic experience: Roomy,right temperature no matter if it's winter or summer. Good lighting and enough seating.
Negative experience: Paid full price for a year membership. They do not post when their gym will be closed on their website. I walk in and the male employees either dont possess strong enough neck muscles to look up, or they just don't care about treating others with human decency. When I made very little money at the gym I found a way to be nice, or at the very least, say hello. Also, there is a sign that says everyone must check in. There is no one at the front desk so how do you expect me to do this as it happens so often? Others notice this issue as well and just walk right on in. Im assuming this is ok? Please, return my money or change your atmosphere/employee work ethic. Thank you
Positive experience: Gym
Fantastic experience: Graduation day, I've never been so happy for my daughter and her friends.
Positive experience: Old school gym with an old school feel. Awesome!
Positive experience: Went to my boyfriend graduation here, very spacious
Fantastic experience: Graduation day, I've never been so happy for my daughter and her friends. The ceremony was very special to watch one graduate become a teacher right after she was done with school. St Xavier University it was well organized job well done to everyone who graduated
Positive experience: Went to a graduation,and the start time was the start time. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Great place to watch a game and great concessions!
Negative experience: Do not have established open gym ours for those who want to practice. Every time I go to play ball, there are team’s practicing which I don’t mind but they don’t have a time zone for open gym.
Fantastic experience: Toured the facility with my son and Coach Anthony.
Fantastic experience: Saint Xavier Men's and Women's basketball is outstanding. The Shannon Center is a great place to watch a game. I highly recommend it.
Fantastic experience: as a faculty of SXU, I get free access to the fitness center; I try to utilize it as much as my busy schedule will allow - I understand that SXU students also have free access; I know nothing about how much they charge non-SXU members ♂️ I've heard a couple of my students complain that it smells musty, but I don't smell it - but, it's a fitness center/gymnasium, not Bed, Bath, & Beyond I stand by my 5 star rating...oh, and I they have an elevated (2nd floor) track for walking, jogging, or running which is nice
Positive experience: Good place to work out. If you need help with something you can ask the front desk.
Negative experience: Did not go to passed by
Fantastic experience: Grandson Graduation
Fantastic experience: Always great , never disappointed.
Fantastic experience: Great equipment. Nice place to workout!
Fantastic experience: Excellent place to unwind!
Fantastic experience: pog
Fantastic experience: Went here for a basketball game. What a fantastic facility
Negative experience: I've been trying to get a membership for 6 months but they still can't. I don't know what there waiting for. I'm just trying to play basketball
Fantastic experience: The staffs are warm, welcoming, professional and ready to assist. The facility is clean, equipped and easy to get around ..
Positive experience: For 30 years, the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts has hosted many live performances featuring world-class musicians and actors. Nilo Cruz, Henry Mancini, and Los Lobos are just some performers who have graced the stage at this beautiful venue. There are two theaters on site. The Robinson Theater is a larger venue, and the Studio Theater offers a more intimate environment. Besides performances, several cultural events are held throughout the year.
Fantastic experience: Love the gym
Fantastic experience: Indoor walking track one eight of a mile.
Fantastic experience: Fabulous basketball! Fast paced and fun group to watch for $5!
Fantastic experience: I remember the old place. Very nice facility.
Fantastic experience: One of the best fitness center around
Fantastic experience: Great place to workout! I especially love 50 and older club makes you feel at home❣
Positive experience: Oil
Fantastic experience: Great place to work out
Positive experience: It's well equipped, clean and airy great for a workout.
Fantastic experience: Went there for a health fair
Fantastic experience: sss
Fantastic experience: Great place to exercise, running track exercise equipment, clean friendly place
Fantastic experience: Nice place and well maintained
Fantastic experience:
Positive experience: Love the atmosphere
Negative experience: Racist place
Fantastic experience: My daughter love it.
Fantastic experience: Great school.
Fantastic experience: Great
Fantastic experience: Great gym
Fantastic experience: Has a nice track
Fantastic experience: This University is designed to cultivate the Highest Ethical Values to transform your Family Generation.
Fantastic experience: It was a nice place to visit.
Fantastic experience: Great college, with friendly people.
Fantastic experience: Fabulous 8 bunnies and I love it here!!
Fantastic experience: Student wise, the place is incredible. It's free for both residents and commuters.
Fantastic experience: Love walking around the campus with my dog.
Fantastic experience: I love this school. Has made my son grow up
Positive experience: I take a chair yoga class in the St X athletic bldg. This is facilitated by a fantastic instructor who is well trained in the yogic arts. Donna leeds a mature (60 to 80+) group in an hour long journey of meditation and exercises to tone body and soul. The facility and staff are friendly and competent.
Positive experience: Hi a Saint Xavier Student here! I've used the shannon center gym quite a couple times. The place is well kept and is free to the students. Although non-staff and non-students can pay for a gym membership, it is quite expensive and I would recommend going elsewhere. Place needs a pool.
Fantastic experience: Great staff! Pretty clean and nice equipment.
Positive experience: Very nice
Fantastic experience: The Shannon Center is like a second home to me. This gym is affordable and has a very home like field to me. The community members are extremely nice to any new members. The students are awesome and are worth engaging with on a day to day basis.
Fantastic experience: Good gym
Fantastic experience: Nice
Fantastic experience: Loved it when I was in college
Fantastic experience: Nice venue, plenty of seats, ample parking.
Fantastic experience: Good
Fantastic experience: Great place
Positive experience: Great event venues. Helpful and cheerful staff. Good pricing on available packages.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful.
Fantastic experience: Great place to work out, atmosphere is very pleasant!
Fantastic experience: Lovely staff and equipment that can boost your mood. Shout out to Jen Q. She is a hard worker and lovely staff member of the university.
Positive experience: Their lack equipment is a real downer. Only 4 treadmills and only two of which are good for running. However, you will often find walkers on those.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful
Positive experience: Out dated work out equipment and somewhat clean. Clean bathrooms. Only good thing about this gym is the separated running track on third floor. Otherwise pretty outdated gym, equipment is probably 10-20 years old. Not sure how much the monthly costs are since I do not pay but if its anywhere above 30 or above pee month, its probably not worth it when Moraine Valley has a brand new gym for 50 bucks a month and a pool/jacuzzi.
Fantastic experience: SXU
Positive experience: great place to watch a basketball game.
Fantastic experience: Great place to work out and see a game.
Fantastic experience: Great place to go
Fantastic experience: The Shannon Center is part of SXU College, it has been recently renovated. It is the gym. Has a subway, connects to the book store, great work out area.
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