Levy Senior Center

Levy Center seeks to promote an active, independent and connected lifestyle for older adults.

Our center offers a warm and welcoming environment for seniors to interact with one another, engage in health and wellness activities, access social services and participate in cultural arts classes, seminars and adventures. Our award-winning, 26,000 sq. ft. building is located in the southeast corner of James Park on Dodge Ave.

Levy Fitness Center Hours:

  • MON7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • TUE7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • WED7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • THU7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • FRI7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • SAT9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • SUN9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Seniors-Only DMV:

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office manages a Seniors-Only DMV, which is now located at the Levy Senior Center. This new location is part of the "Skip the Line" program and offers DMV services specifically for seniors 65 and older. No appointment is needed and the hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services offered include: 
  • Real ID
  • Driving Tests
  • Drivers License and State ID
  • Vision Testing
  • and more!

For questions regarding this DMV location and what to bring, please visit the ILSOS website or  call the DMV directly at 800-252-8980 and press 2.

Levy Programs & Activities

Please visit our Parks and Recreation Guide for current programs and Registration

Levy News

Coffee Hour 

Join us for weekday mornings for a cup of coffee and conversation in the lobby!

Levy Newsletter 

Subscribe to the Levy Senior Center's monthly eNewsletter. This is the best way to stay up date on Levy's  programs and events!

Levy Membership

Joining the Levy Center is your ticket to especial member groups and clubs, as well as discounts on all classes and the fitness center.  Find out more at: Levy Center Membership

Teach at Levy

We welcome programing proposals from instructors and presenters who are interested in teaching at the Levy Senior Center. To submit your proposal, please complete: New Program Proposal Online Application

Amenities

Rothschild Courtyard Garden

Nestled inside the Levy Center is our stunning courtyard with bountiful perennial flowers, enabling garden, water feature, and patio seating all provide for a natural retreat. The Courtyard is available for rental.

The Levy Center Foundation

We could not do what we do without The Levy Senior Center Foundation!  The foundation was created to provide funds to support the Levy Senior Center  to enhance its programming, offset expenses and improve the facility. 

The partnership between the Foundation and the City of Evanston enables the Levy Senior Center to sustain its first-rate programming and facility.  The Foundations resources are used to:

Please visit the Levy Senior Center Foundation to find out more information about the Foundation and the many ways it support the Center's activities.