In collaboration with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, volunteers have maintained a tennis oasis since 1924 at the corner of Lake Street and Harlem Avenue for all to enjoy. Season passes and usage fees cover all operating expenses. Newly renovated for 2010, players of all skill levels are welcome to experience nine state-of-the-art clay courts. For a day trip, make lunch in the kitchen and relax at a picnic table or in the clubhouse. Entrance is off of Bonnie Brae, and the facilities are open May 15 - Oct 1.
The Hampshire Dome is an indoor sports complex offering a variety of fields and resources in its 94,000-square-foot facility. It contains a turf area that can be used as one large field or three smaller fields. It has an Olympic running track, a rollerway with banked turns for biking, rollerblading and more, a 315-foot golf driving range, batting cages and field turf fields that can be used for baseball, softball, lacrosse, football, field hockey and other sports. The facility is used by sports leagues, teams and clubs, and offers sports-specific training programs and clinics. The dome's facilities can be rented for events, and the facility also includes a function center that hosts catered parties and gatherings.
Since 2001, Pickering Wharf Marina has provided summer and protected winter docks for power and sail boats up to 55 feet, and transient docks for boats up to 12o feet. Located in the heart of historic Salem, the full-service marina features 100 slips, clean showers, heads, laundry facilities, 30- and 50-amp electrical service, as well as telephone and cable television hook-up. In addition, the marina is within walking distance of Salem's sites, shops, and restaurants.
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Located near Interstate 20, Palmetto Athletic Center is a high tech fitness club where you and your family can enjoy and learn all about gymnastics and fitness. In addition, one can learn how to swim, kick-box, get involved with cheer-leading and more. Members of the center can refer friends or relatives for a discount on their own account at any time.