Update: This review seems to be getting a lot of views, so I thought I'd mention that the trainer I worked with has left this gym to go work for a competitor. It's my understanding that the cost of membership and training packages has increased significantly, but the overall quality and amenities at the gym have declined. I believe they don't even offer group classes now, a feature that once set them apart.. basically all gyms in the city have this. It seems they are suffering from mismanagement. Original review: Although I've moved away from the area, I still highly recommend this gym. Martin, the personal trainer I was matched with there many years ago, is top notch and is an extremely attentive and experienced trainer. He takes a very methodical but diverse approach to helping people reach their fitness goals, going well beyond the role of personal trainer (eg nutrition, trigger point massage, flexibility/mobility, and general advice on wellbeing). It's a smaller space than many gyms, but the price is quite low, especially for wicker park. The equipment is all good quality & the people that there were always typically very friendly and laid back.

I started Wicker Park Fitness to train with Martin after seeing some of his amazing transformations on Facebook. Firstly, the space is just the perfect size with no frills, just the equipment that is needed which I tend to lean more to when looking for a gym. They have plenty of weights and we never have had an issue grabbing the ones we need throughout. A problem that I have encountered at other gyms. Martin is an amazing trainer. He is very knowledgeable about everything to do with fitness and really works with you and your needs and goals. He has taught me a lot with our weekly sessions and I have gained a lot of muscle and tone. During our training hour, he always respects others that are in the gym working out, making sure that he doesn't take any machine being used by another. I even added an additional session with him monthly. I have trained with many trainers in the past and I enjoy the workouts Martin customizes for me to achieve my goals! I highly recommend Martin if you are looking to get real results, but you might want to hurry as his schedule fills quickly!

Great neighborhood gym. Rarely crowded (at least when I go). Several squat racks, good amount of cardio machines and free weights. People are friendly and respectful, no grunting or stalking you to get on a machine. Pricing is low compared to other gyms in the area and you get 24 hour access. My only complaint is the music, I am typically there during unstaffed hours and the music is sooooo loud. I wear Bose over the ear headphones and I have to turn up my music to the max in order to drown out what is playing in the gym. On top of that, it's always seems to be metal or hard rock playing. I feel like if music is going to blasting then it should at least be a neutral station that plays different genres. Would be nice if someone would turn down the volume before they leave for the day or turn it off all together since most people have their headphones on anyway. Other than that, great gym! :)

TLDR: Signed up on a Friday and canceled on the next Monday and that costed me $150. NO PARKING AND THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE. Before signing up I asked the staff attendant, “is there parking around the area”, she said “yes there’s plenty of parking”. The next two days I tried to go to the gym, first early morning and late at night, in both occasions I wasn’t able to find parking so I decided to cancel my membership. I called to cancel my membership but they wouldn’t do it over the phone and wanted me to send an email. After requesting a cancellation with an email, I didn’t receive any confirmation, then I called again the staff member said there’s a 31 days grace period so you will be billed for the next month. So that $50 sign up fee and $50 for the first month and another $50 for the second month and I’ve never used the gym.
Rooms: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1

If you are looking for a gym with great accessibility look no further then Wicker Park Fitness. With 24 hour access, I even managed to get a workout in after Thanksgiving dinner this past year! No frills gym with exactly what I need to power through a great workout. That’s the point right!? Busy during the usual peak hours but I always manage to seamlessly accomplish my goals while people respect the facility and the other members around them. It also boasts one of the cities most talented Personal Trainers, Martin. Him and his team have improved the wellbeing of my body and my health in a dramatic way. His skill is unmatched on so many levels from knowledge, form, nutrition.. really the list is never ending! Don’t walk… RUN… to WPF and their talented PT’s!!!

After researching many gyms in the area, Wicker Park and Southport Fitness are easily the best gyms in Chicago for the price. Always clean with well-maintained equipment, and have everything you could every need at a gym with a great variety of cardio and resistance training equipment. The gym is also 24/7 access for members, which has been greatly beneficial for me. You simply will find no better place to train for your money than at these 2 locations. In addition, the personal training deals are also unbeatable compared to any gym in or out of the city. They offer 3 sessions of personal training for $99 which is a price that no other gyms in the city will even come close to. Would recommend this personal training service and the gyms in general to anyone!

Love this gym! I had two different gym memberships prior to COVID (one near work and one near home). After COVID hit, trying to pause my membership with the big chain gym near where I worked was a nightmare, while WPF has been communicative, transparent, and helpful. This is the only membership I’ve kept due to the stellar way they’ve handled COVID. It may be a small neighborhood gym but it’s well-maintained, super clean, the staff is friendly, and I can get a great workout in without compromising my health. Personal training sessions with Kenzie have also been fantastic – he’s understanding of my limitations put still pushes me to better myself. I definitely recommend them if you’re looking for a new gym.

I have been a $30/month Yoga Unlimited member of Wicker Park Fitness for approximately 7 months. The instructors for yoga are incredible. Each teacher is a little different, but they all care about your form and technique and will assist you if you have any difficulties or limitations. Every teacher knows me by name and plans the lesson out beforehand, making the class go smoothly so you can slip into breath to movement. They also have relaxing or upbeat playlists depending on the type of class. It's great! I definitely recommend the $30/month unlimited yoga class and the rest of the gym looks great as well. The gym go-ers and the staff are so friendly and helpful! The locker rooms are clean.

Purchased a year long membership in full. At the end of the 1 year mark, they called asking for a new credit card for renewal (the one I used initially was expired). I did not want to rejoin and was also out of the country. They started to text me directly, telling me that I owed a "maintenance fee" of $25, and that if I didn't pay it, I would be sent to collections. Absolutely absurd. The membership ended, why would I have to continue to pay fees after the fact? And to be threatened to be sent to collections. Multi-year customer, will not be going back.

I've been going to Wicker Park Fitness for a few months now and love it! I tried a few other gyms in the area and (despite being more expensive and bigger) their equipment was run down, the weightlifting areas were always packed full, and their hours were worse. I'm not sure what it is, but the members at Wicker Park Fitness are so courteous and never hog the equipment. Even though the gym is smaller, I never have trouble doing all of my workouts. I also love that it's a 24 hour gym so I can drop in very early or late at night on a busy day!

Overall great gym. Has all the amenities one could ask for. Its a good decent sized gym and pretty spacious at that, since it's not cluttered with machines... and people usually lol. Although the addition of 1 more machine, a Decline Chest Press Machine like the one at La Fitness, would make this gym perfect in my bias opinion (they do got a decline bench press, but lying on your back with your legs on higher ground than your head isnt really comfortable and a popular option for people lol.

Joined this gym a few weeks ago, and it's been great so far. Sign up process is straight forward, pricing is simple without any weird or confusing loopholes, cancel anytime. Gym is open long hours with staff, has all the machines you need spaced out appropriately, and is always clean. Most times, outside of the after work rush, it's not very busy, don't have to worry about waiting on a machine or being too crowded. Staff is friendly and helpful. Complementary towel service.

A great gym at a great value. They have all of the equipment you need in about the right amounts (there could always be more squat racks I suppose), it's very clean, and the staff are all fantastic and friendly. I also like that you but months at a time instead of a monthly fee: if you gut a6 month membership and don't use it, that's it! You aren't paying for it for another 2 years. I think it's a good business practice, providing value for customers.

Top-notch gym, 24 seven, about half the rate of the nearest one. (Wicker park athletic club is dogsh!t, avoid it) These guys make it so freaking easy. I honestly have no idea why every gym is not run like this. Was in here the other day, came in for a free day pass and stayed for a year membership. It didn’t take them long to set me up a personal training Either, the rates are so freaking low.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Great neighborhood gym with excellent customer service. I had to cancel my membership due to an unexpected move out of the neighborhood and there was no hassle. Most gyms require you to jump through a million hoops to close out which is the most annoying experience ever. The WPF team was super accommodating and used my email alone as confirmation of cancellation. I highly recommend this gym to anybody in the neighborhood.

Just moved to the location and found my everyday gym after testing out a couple other gyms in the area. Wicker Park Fitness stays on top of keeping the facility clean and the front desk is very informative. Also they have a great deal on personal training sessions. 3 one-hour sessions for only $99 and a handful of the best certified trainers in the city of Chicago!

I love Wicker Park Fitness gym. It is a great neighborhood gym. The vibe in the gym is friendly and not pretentious. Anyone can feel comfortable working out there. They have absolutely everything that you need in a gym plus some. You rarely have to wait to use any equipment which is so nice. love their fitness classes and instructors. I highly recommend this gym.

Amazing local gym. The staff and trainers are very friendly. For being small they have an impressive selection of equipment and fair number of classes to select from. I gave it 4 stars because of basic upkeep. I went here for 4 years and after the ownership change there was a noticeable decline in cleanliness, equipment care and timeliness of equipment repair.

Yo, skip the gym that’s down the street. When you arrive to Wicker Park Fitness, the cool gang will be in front- the most friendly combination of ppl in fitness. Shout out to Colin who gave me the scoop… and Sasha who closed the sale. Wicker Park Fitness, sign, sealed, delivered… I’m yours. #backtobackraises
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

A solid no nonsense gym. Good mix of equipment including 3 squat racks and a clean/deadlift platform! They pack an impressive amount of functional equipment in this space. The hours can't get better and it only seems crowded at the peak after work hour. It has 3 different rooms and plenty of space in the locker rooms. A great value too with flexible plans.

The gym is clean, has very reasonable hours, and the staff is incredibly nice. It's also bigger than I first expected when I saw it from the outside, and is by far the most affordable gym in the area. The yoga instructor in particular is superb! I've taken yoga at a few gyms, but Christine provides the perfect balance between instruction and flow.

This gym is great! I love that has 24/7 access and fair rates. They are very upfront with their policies and super easy to sign up or cancel. They have fantastic PT rates for new members as well. It’s also kept clean and has very friendly staff. I love that it’s not a factory style gym as well.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

I love my gym! Patrons and staff are very friendly, great community vibe. Administration has always been non-judgmental and extremely receptive, and Jo is the best trainer ever! The deadlift station is such a great touch, along with supplying plenty of lockers and selfie mirrors. Big hugs to the WPF family!
Service: 5
Location: 5

I have never felt more welcome at any other gym in my life! The staff was absolutely was wonderful and inviting. Super clean, and the staff was constantly sanitizing the equipment. Its always open with a super kind atmosphere. Also, Colin the owner is super kind, and really listened to me regarding my disability. 5/5 I wish I could live here.

The location is on point! Division street is a great hot spot in Wicker Park. I enjoy how clean and attentive the staff are. I really like that the gym is 24/7 as well. They have a great personal training deal and a hanging bag! You should check it out if your looking to join a gym! :)
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Gym is okay for the price but cancelling was frustrating. They demand you pay extra month when you want to cancel, and threaten to send you to collections agency if you do not comply. Pretty shady business practice to get an extra month of fees from members who are leaving the gym.
Rooms: 4
Service: 1
Location: 4

(Southport) Phenomenal. Great idea. Great execution. The way in which they maximized use of space was great. When staff was present they seemed to be constantly cleaning. The location is nice also. Being on the second floor limits passersby distracting you while you’re in the zone. Great little place.
Location: 4

Definitely a gym I recommend! Great equipment, not overcharging like a certain other gym, and friendly service. My only complaint is the space, it just feels too small for me especially on days when it’s more busy than usual, of course that can be fixed by going in the morning or late at night. Awesome gym overall.

Great gym! Extremely clean, the staff is friendly, and the pricing is fair and has no hidden fees etc. like a lot of other gyms. Love that it is a neighborhood gym and the set up is pretty cool. Staff is constantly cleaning even when the gym is busy, which is awesome! Would recommend.

Great gym for a great price in a great neighborhood. On the smaller side but it has every piece of equipment you could want. Plenty of room to grab a mat and do your own thing if you're not interested in using the machines. Staff are friendly, gym is clean. Numerous classes offered.

Such a good gym! The ONLY 24/7 gym in the neighborhood, which is so beneficial to my busy schedule. All of the weights are placed in the proper racks, and the mirrors and machines are extremely clean! Such a low price too!
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

I love this neighborhood gym! I’ve been a member for a couple of years. It’s the best prices in the area and they really accommodate to make sure everyone can afford to join the gym. They have lots of equipment and there’s always plenty of space to workout.

Amazing gym! Would highly recommend it to everyone. I absolutely love that it's open 24/7. The staff is especially great and incredibly helpful. Overall a great, clean, well-maintained environment!
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Very chill gym. A lot of value for a good price. The location is also great! I did not know this before I became a member but the gym is actually open to members 24/7. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a gym in the neighborhood.

the floor was solid i could walk very well on it so many machines front desk was sooooo great and so unique and original
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

This gym has a lot to offer for an affordable price! They have a great new member personal training deal with awesome staff. The gym is 24/7 and there's another location! They even have a hanging bag and a deadlift platform!!

Great pricing, everything is explained up front. There are no hidden fees. No high traffic like other gyms during peak hours. Easy to move around and the staff is extremely friendly. Very clean as well!

My wife and I are visiting from out of town. The ease of getting day passes and the facility are exactly what we needed. It’s so hard to find a place like this when traveling.
Travel group
Family

Great gym! Never extremely crowded, and personal training deal for new clients is a great plus. Love Jo, amazing trainer and the reason I chose the gym if you get the chance to work with her please do!

The gym is very clean, convenient, and easy to use! It's 24/7 so I can go workout whenever it fits my schedule! The staff are very friendly and helpful and the facility is well maintained!

Great gym with everything you need to get a good workout. Open all the time so very convenient. Staff is friendly and it is kept clean. Locker room is spacious. Would recommend!

Great neighborhood gym! I love that it’s open 24/7 and easy to access and get to. For being member run, it’s in great condition and clean and very affordable for a Chicago gym!

Great location, amazing gym! Perfect size and everyone here is friendly and fit (staff and members). All the equipment you’ll need and very clean facility.
Location: 5

Amazing here, I love that it’s 24/7. The machines and weights are always spotless and organized. big ups, 10/10
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

If you need to lift with no nonsense, this is it. Good price, 24/7 (unheard of ever since Covid), and cleaner than my own house.
Service: 5
Location: 5

Wicker Park Fitness is an incredible facility with great equipment, friendly staff and it is located in the heart of wicker park. I will definitely be returning.

Colin is great! Love going here. Super clean machines and just good people who want to workout.
Trip type
Business
Service: 5
Location: 5

Great neighborhood gym, absolutely no nonsense, no hassle, and has everything you need. Literally the easiest enrollment of any gym I've ever gone to.

Great gym with all the needed equipment. Love that's it's open 24/7. Sasha was super helpful in helping me get signed up for a membership!

I love this gym. Atmosphere was incredible! Also very clean facility and the management is very helpful. Highly Recommend!!!