Blink Fitness Opens In Merrionette Park

MERRIONETTE PARK, IL — A New York City-based fitness brand is making its way to Chicagoland, and one of Blink Fitness' first two locations to open in the area is in Merrionette Park. The gym recently celebrated a grand opening at 3243 W. 115th St. in the Stonebrook Plaza and another opening near Pulaski and Archer near Midway Airport.

Blink Fitness gyms are firm believers that "exercise isn't just about looking good, it's also about how it makes you feel," according to a news release from the company.

The two South Side openings will soon be joined by three additional Blink Fitness locations to open in the area, with gyms in the works in Oak Lawn, Evanston and the city of Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood.

"We are excited to start transforming the affordable fitness landscape in the Chicagoland area, just like we’ve done in so many other markets throughout the country," Blink Fitness CEO Todd Magazine said. "The days of compromising on the quality of your fitness experience, just to get a low price, are about to come to an end in Chicago.”

There are now 90 Blink Fitness gyms nationwide.

Each Blink Fitness opening links with a non-profit organization that gets more than $10,000 worth of memberships. The two South Side openings will feature partnerships with the Cancer Research and Awareness NFP and Blue Cap.