CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The Champaign Park District had their grand opening of the Martens Center and the renovated Human Kinetics Park.
The center includes a basketball court, an indoor track, innovation center, and much more for all ages. The Director of Marketing and Communications at the Champaign Park District said it all started with the owners of Human Kinetics Publishing.
“It all started with an idea and a generous donation from Rainer and Julie Martens, they are the owners of Human Kinetics Publishing which is just north of this facility. They had the idea to create a facility right here to serve North Champaign, adjacent to the land they were already leasing to us.” said Chelsea Norton.
Residents came together on Saturday and enjoyed music, Kona Ice, and face painting. They also got a first look at what the center had to offer.
“Today we have a grand opening of the new Martens Center, a community center right here in North Champaign. Champaign Park District is thrilled to finally have people running through the halls and playing basketball in the gym of this new facility.” said Norton.
There were prizes from the Champaign Park District available as well. People won free day-passes, pop-it toys, and more.
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