Eagan Community Center Fitness Center

The ECC is my back-​up fitness center for whenever I’m looking for a satisfying run but the weather’s cruddy. Eaganites should be very happy to have such a top-​notch place to work out.
Their indoor track is my favorite in the South Metro & St. Paul area: rubberized, 3 lanes of comfortable width, 11 laps/​mile. It’s suspended above the Community Center’s basketball courts, which is great for two reasons. 1) It’s out of the way so you don’t have to worry about people meandering onto the track. 2) There’s usually some practice or game going on, which means you’ll have a bit of incidental entertainment as you exercise. Also, they have several bays of floor-​to-​ceiling windows along the one wall, so unlike some basement-​like facilities, you’ll get to enjoy some natural light as you put in the miles.
This facility is clean with a capital C. Everything is spotless – the track, the equipment, even the locker rooms were in impeccable condition. The building’s over a decade old (built in 2003, if I recall correctly), but it still looks shiny and new.
Pricing is very reasonable; since I’m here fairly infrequently I utilize the walking-​track-​only day pass, which is less than $ 5. However, please be aware that this option is not available Monday-​Friday between 4−7pm. For a few more bucks you can get full run (no pun intended) of the fitness center with no restrictions. There’s all sorts of membership options, of course, that you can find on the website.
They have fitness classes and personal training available at the ECC as well. I’ve never used these services, but it’s worth mentioning they exist.
Spacious, un-​pretentious, affordable, easy to get to, easy to park, friendly staff, never crowded… ultimately, a good gym, and a great amenity for the people of Eagan (and surrounding areas).