Mary Lubko Center
Overview
The Wheaton Park District Mary Lubko Center isn’t just for seniors; it offers a wide variety of programs for active adults!
The Mary Lubko Center, formally known as the Leisure Center, is conveniently located in downtown Wheaton’s picturesque Memorial Park, home of the bandshell. The Mary Lubko Center building was built in 1888 by Judge Elbert Gary to house his horses and carriages. Friendly staff are available to welcome you, answer questions, and help you get involved.
- Programs are open to fun-loving adults of all ages
- You don’t need to be a Wheaton resident to participate – you can bring all your friends
- Membership: 3,000
- Number of programs offered yearly: 102!
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Programs, Trips & Activities
Click on topics listed below to view programs and trips published in our latest issue of MLC News.
Tip: registration codes in the newsletter link to the online registration portal.
Pedal Pushers
This cycling group has been around for more than 30 years and is still going strong! There are currently more than 140 members, and the group continues to grow each year. The oldest roster on file goes back to 1989 and we have one member who has been actively participating in all 30 years of the group’s existence.
The Pedal Pushers schedule rides on Thursdays from May through October where they average 50 people per ride. Each ride is approximately 20 miles, and the group travels an average of 10mph. Many of the members are first aid and CPR trained and one member carries an AED on each ride.
The group also hosts overnight trips with trail rides, scheduled activities, happy hours and dinners as well as an annual picnic and holiday party. Last year they donated more than $1,000 (as well as several bikes) to Working Bikes, a charity that gives donated bicycles new life by redistributing them as tools of empowerment in local communities.
Pedal Pushers host an annual kick-off meeting in April and a wrap-up meeting in November.
If you are interested in joining the Pedal Pushers, please stop by the Mary Lubko Center, call us at 630-665-1415 or email us at [email protected] for more information. There is no cost to join the group for Wheaton residents. The nonresident fee is $15 for a household.
Once we receive registration and waiver, you will be sent the current ride schedule and additional information about the group.
Rent This Facility for Your Next Gathering
The Mary Lubko Center is located within Memorial Park on 2.5 beautifully manicured acres. Originally a coach house built in 1888, the Mary Lubko Center offers a casual comfortable space with classic wood-paneled walls, a large stone fireplace, and beautiful views of Memorial Park. It is handicap accessible.
For information about renting this unique space, or to make a reservation, please contact Megann Panek at 630-510-5030 or by email.