Lively Athletics

Anne and Kate Pezalla
109 N. Oak Park Avenue

When you enter Lively Athletics at 109 N. Oak Park Avenue, you feel the energy. What started as a women’s running store now offers gear for men as well as accessories, gifts and seasonal items.

Owned by sisters Anne (right) and Kate (left) Pezalla, the business is a family affair. Anne's daughter, a current student at OPRF, also works in the store. As lifelong residents of Oak Park, they grew up visiting Oak Park Avenue and take pride in now owning a business here. “We love the Hemingway District. It’s the heart of Oak Park,” Paige said.