Adults & Teens

The Pit Stop–Teen Center

Looking for something to do, a place to hang out or meet new people? Drop in at the Bettenhausen Recreation Center’s “Pit Stop” Teen Center and see everything we have to offer! The Pit Stop is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday from 4:00-9:00 p.m. The drop-in center is open to teens in grades 6 through 12 to play pool, air hockey, foosball, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii and much more. Check out our exer-gaming area blending fitness and fun in one! Watch for contests, special activity nights and more throughout the year, all included with your Rec Center membership or daily pass. There is so much to do—come in today! Recreation Center membership or daily pass is required for entry. Pit Stop entrance is for participants in grades 6 to 12.

Pit Stop Rentals

The Pit Stop is available to rent for teen parties! Rentals are available on Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. Rentals are 2 hours in length. To book a rental, you must contact Bailey O'Connell at (708) 342-4205. Rentals must be made a minimum of 3 weeks in advance. Availability is first comefirst served; maximum of 25 people allowed in the room during rentals

Location: Recreation Center

Fee: $140 R / $185 NR

Age: 10+; A parent/guardian over age 18 must be present for the entire rental

American Sign Language

Learn ASL from the comfort of your home in a fun, interactive and lively environment.

Instructor: Language In Action

Location: ZOOM

Fees: $89 R / $115 NR

Lights On Afterschool Pit Stop Open House

Join the Tinley Park-Park District and After School Alliance as we celebrate the Lights on Afterschool national day for after school programming. Stop by the Pit Stop for a tour, to play games, enjoy special Lights On activities and more. This is a great time to see all we have to offer. The Pit Stop is open to kids in 6th-12th grade.

Location: Recreation Center

Spanish for Middle School

This class is a great supplement to middle school or junior high Spanish students and students not taking Spanish.

Instructor: Language In Action

Location: ZOOM

Fees: $89 R / $115 NR

Spanish for High School

This class is a great supplement to high school Spanish classes or any interested high school student.

Instructor: Language In Action

Location: ZOOM

Fees: $89 R / $115 NR

Winter Break Hours at the Pit Stop

Look for extended Winter Break open play hours and special themed events in the Pit Stop. Check the calendar in the Pit Stop or call for hours.

DIY Teens & Preteens!

Franken Toys

Join us in the Pit Stop to bring old toys back to life in creepy, wacky and monstrous ways by creating your own Franken-toy! Take old toys apart and create your own toy combinations.

Instructor: Tinley Park District Staff

Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

Fees: $15 R / $20 NR