Orange Beach residents have a new 24/7 adult only fitness center to utilize. The 17,400 square-foot gym opened July 6.

The facility was designed by Davis Architects, Inc. and McCollough Architecture and cost approximately $2,968,082. The adult only gym includes a main open-space weight/cardio room (10,700 square feet of space), two group fitness rooms with a breakout wall (3,400 square feet total), and large locker rooms with saunas, showers and restrooms.

The new building frees up much-needed space in the Rec Center for the Expect Excellence program and Camp Sunshine.

During the July 6 regular City Council meeting, the mayor and council unanimously approved recreation center membership rate changes for non-residents and new policies. The rate changes are as follows:

Nonresident single annual increased from $150 to $300

Nonresident family annual increased from $250 to $500

Monthly single (resident or non) increased from $40 to $60

Monthly family (resident or non) increased from $60 to $90

Day Pass increased from $5 to $10

Guest (of member) increased from $3 to $5

For more information on the Fitness Center Policies, rates, times or classes, visit orangebeachal.gov/facilities/recreation-center.