Renown Health, the City of Sparks, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) have announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court to Ardmore Park next to the Larry D. Johnson Community Center. The Fitness Court, located at 1200 12th Street, will open on Wednesday, April 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This Fitness Court was developed by Renown Health, the City of Sparks, and NFC to expand free access to high-quality workouts and create equitable access to exercise for communities around the state. The City of Sparks is one of five outdoor Fitness Courts in a series of Fitness Courts presented by Renown Health that have been funded in healthy communities that are prioritizing health equity and world-class outdoor fitness. The Fitness Court is the world’s best outdoor gym that lets people use their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations.
Renown Health, NFC, and the City of Sparks will provide equitable access to free fitness for approximately 10,000 residents within biking distance and approximately 2,500 within walking distance of Ardmore Park.
Created with people aged 14 and over and with all abilities in mind, the workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels, allowing participants to move at their own pace. Users may also download the free Fitness Court App which acts as a coach-in-your-pocket and enhances the outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness experience.
“Proximity to exercise opportunities, such as parks and recreation facilities, has been linked to increased physical activity among residents,” said Annie Zucker, community health and relations officer for Renown Health. “Regular physical activity has a wide array of health benefits including weight control, muscle and bone strengthening, improved mental health and mood, and improved life expectancy. We are proud to bring more access to exercise opportunities to our community.”
“The City of Sparks is proud to partner with Renown Health and NFC,” said Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson. “The location of the Larry D. Johnson Community Center and Ardmore Park were chosen on the west side of Sparks because of the accessibility of the community within walking and biking distance as well as drivability and parking. This is a great opportunity for the City of Sparks to bring people outdoors and make world-class fitness free.”
“National Fitness Campaign is proud to welcome the City of Sparks to the campaign as a leader in health and wellness for their residents. We look forward to their continued partnership and investment as a healthy community in Nevada,” said Mitch Menaged, founder of NFC.
Residents are invited to attend the Launch Event on Wednesday, April 26 at 10 a.m. to try the Fitness Court. For more information contact Sparks Parks and Recreation at 775-353-2376. For more information on Renown Health’s support of NFC, please visit https://nationalfitnesscampaign.com/nevada.
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