Lemont Park District Celebrates CORE's Fifth Anniversary

—Submitted by the Lemont Park District

Proudly standing as a pinnacle in the heart of Lemont Park District’s Centennial Campus, is The Lemont Park District CORE Fitness & Aquatic Complex (The CORE). The CORE opened its doors on December 19, 2009, and has been packed with visitors ever since. This amazing all-inclusive sport and fitness facility is truly the center of it all—the center of the Lemont Park District, of a great Community and a better you.

The CORE is home to a state-of-the-art fitness facility which houses over 100 pieces of the most innovative fitness equipment and free weights available, including towel service, iPod docking stations and video screens on most cardio machines. The cardio fitness equipment includes cutting edge “Preva Technology” designed to help members and guests set goals and track success. The CORE also has premium Personal Training available. Adjacent to the equipment and free-weight rooms is an open area for stretching, warming up and cooling down. Here certified Personal Trainers can have one-on-one meeting sessions with their clients to discuss individual progress and goals. Providing the most up-to-date equipment and impeccable service, is at the center of The CORE.

“It seems like just yesterday when we held the 36-hour open-house event that marked The CORE’s inaugural weekend back in December of 2009. Close to 1,000 people experienced the amazing facility for free that weekend and it’s been buzzing with activity ever since. The Lemont Park District is CORE is truly the center of it all,” said Lemont Park District Sales and Marketing Director, Carrie Dellamano.

Basketball, volleyball, even baseball with indoor batting cages—you name it, this gym has it. The 3-court gymnasium at The CORE spans over 21,000 square feet maximizing Court Time for all. “Open Gym” as well as an array of other events take place here every week. Encompassing the entire Gym is an elevated indoor track. Extending a 10th of a mile around, it allows ample room for all runners and walkers year-round. The CORE also houses a modern, 6-lane indoor swimming pool measuring nearly 8,000 square feet that plays host to lap swim, water aerobics, swim meets, open swim and a variety of other aquatic events! Three deluxe workout Studios also sit inside The CORE. Yoga, dance, aerobics, kickboxing, pilates and spin—you can find it all at The CORE! Also, multi-purpose rooms are available for rental.

From open gyms and swims, recreational basketball leagues, summer camps, swim lessons, pool rentals, daycare, fitness classes, routine workouts and the registration of thousands of CORE Members and Open Gym and Swim Youth Pass Holders, The CORE continues to be inundated with visitors. In addition, weekly Weight Watchers meetings are now held at The CORE twice a day on Tuesdays and The CORE is also a proud supporting of the Silver Sneakers program as well as Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies.

“The District continues to receive positive feedback from residents and area visitors regarding The CORE and I am so pleased that the facility has been able to bring so many opportunities to this great community,” said Louise Egofske, Park District Executive Director.

To celebrate The CORE’s 5th birthday, all new members who join The CORE December 19 through January 30, 2015, will receive a $5 Enrollment Fee, pay only $5 for the first full month and get 5 free guest passes. To further commemorate this historic event the District has planned a year-long celebration starting January 5, 2015, with the 5th of every month after hosting a FREE Open House at The CORE in 2015.