Roger T. Sermon Community Center

201 N. Dodgion Avenue, 64050
(816) 325-7370

 Located on the southeast corner of Truman and Noland roads in Independence, The   Roger T. Sermon Community Center offers a wide variety of social activities and health-   related opportunities. Nine clubs meet on a regular basis at the facility, as well as     numerous outside organizations. There is a wide variety of rental space available in the   facility including, two meeting rooms, a gymnasium, lobby area, and theatre. The     building can accommodate small groups or large receptions for 500. A weight   room, cardio area, circuit training room and gymnasium are available to facility members.  Fitness classes and other programs are also available (fees may apply). For more information on memberships, open hours, or general information, call the office at the Sermon Center, (816) 325-7370. Click HERE for RENTAL INFORMATION.

Facility Hours

Building Rules

• Membership is required to check out any equipment.
• Children under 13 are not allowed in the building without adult supervision.
• The weight room, circuit training room and cardio area are available to members 13-15 with parental supervision, 16 & 17 with parental permission and all other members 18 and over.
• Children 12 and under are not allowed in the Cardio Area, Circuit Training Room, or Weight Room.
• No loitering.
• No profanity.

Dress Code

• Facility visitors are expected to dress in appropriate attire for a family community center.
• Open gym users are not allowed to wear baggy clothing that might cause injury to themselves or others.
• Shirt and appropriate shoes are required at all times.

Memberships

Available for persons 13 and over, memberships to the Sermon Center allow access to the weight room, circuit training room and cardio area (ages 13-15 with parental supervision) and gymnasium. Memberships are good for one year from the date of purchase. Members are allowed one guest per visit, with a guest fee and proper state or school issued picture identification (members ages 13-17 are only allowed a guest for open gym.)

Facility Membership Rates

Independence Residents - per year

Non-residents - per year

Weight Room and Locker Rooms

The updated weight room includes a Cable Crossover, Leg Press, Chest Press, Max Rack, Dumbbells, and a variety of benches. Locker rooms include shower areas and lockers. Users must provide their own locks. Personal locks must be removed when member leaves.

Circuit Training Area

12 Selectorized Torque Fitness Pieces
Stretch Trainer
Ab Coaster
Vertical Knee Raise - Dip

Cardio Area

6 Precor Ellipticals
2 Precor Treadmills - 1 is NEW!
3 Star Trac Treadmills
2 True Treadmills
1 Schwinn Airdyne Bike
3 Precor Recumbent Bikes
2 Precor AMT – Adaptive Motion Trainers
2 Concept Rowers

1 NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer - NEW!           1 Stairmaster - NEW!