OUR STORY
Rooted Here. In Motion Together.
Lively is a local, owner-led store with a curated mix of apparel, footwear and accessories for real life.
We're here for the run, the school pickup, the workout, the weekend and all the everyday movement in between.
MEET CHRISTINA
My name is Christina McKittrick and I am the owner of Lively Athletics as of July 2025.
After being a loyal Lively customer for many years, I am so proud to continue the tradition of providing cute athletic clothes for men and women, comfortable shoes for men, women, and kiddos, trendy jewelry, bags, and sunglasses, the best running gear, and more.
A little bit about me... I am a true Oak Parker, born, raised, and now live here. In addition to owning the store, I am a wife and mom of 3 young kiddos. I am also a Science Teacher at Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRF), JV Girls Swim Coach, and I run travel abroad programs to Costa Rica and Tanzania in the summers. I am also a fitness instructor with Fit4Mom Oak Park River Forest.
I am so excited to continue to give back to the community, listen to what our customers want, and remain focused on providing the best, nicest customer service ever.
THE LIVELY STANDARD
Being nice sounds simple, but it is truly what makes us different. We are nice. Everyone who works here is nice. And we will be nice to you if you come and see us.
WHAT LIVELY IS ABOUT
Come in looking for a running shoe, an everyday outfit, a gift or something you didn't know you needed. The goal is simple: thoughtful products, helpful people and a place you actually enjoy shopping.
Performance footwear, activewear, everyday apparel, accessories, gifts and products selected for how people actually live.
Ask questions, try things on and get help from people who know the products and genuinely want you to leave with something that works.
Lively is part of the neighborhood, from running and fitness to events, schools, families and the people we see around Oak Park every day.
VISIT LIVELY
We're at 109 N Oak Park Avenue in the Hemingway District. Stop in, look around and let us know what you're looking for.
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
This isn't just where the store happens to be. Christina grew up here, lives here and built her life here. That connection shapes the way Lively shows up for its customers and the surrounding community.
Why Shopping Local Matters →COME SAY HI
Shop online or stop by the store and see what's new.
CONTACT LIVELY
Have a question about an order, a product, the store, or something else? Send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.