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Fitness Zones

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Fitness Zones are easy-to-use outdoor gyms designed to promote general health and introduce a new set of healthy activities to the park experience, creating a supportive, accessible, and social environment for getting fit. Installed in existing parks, the equipment is designed to be durable, vandal resistant, and appropriate for teenagers and adults of all fitness levels.

Parks and health: fighting the obesity epidemic
Extensive research shows that access to parks is essential for sustaining both healthy people and healthy communities. Combating the nation's growing obesity problem, however may require more than greater access alone. Studies consistently show that easy access to equipment and facilities increases frequency and intensity of exercise, and people are more likely to exercise when in groups or social environments

Launched in 2007, TPL's Fitness Zones Program reflects TPL's commitment to parks and open space in urban in Los Angeles, and leverages our expertise in designing and developing neighborhood parks in densely populated, park-deficient communities. To date, 29 Fitness Zones have been installed and many more are planned.

Where are Fitness Zones?
You can find current and future locations of Fitness Zones HERE

Partner Opportunities
TPL seeks partnership opportunities with cities, communities, schools, senior and community centers and faith-based organizations that want to bring this low-cost and highly beneficial resource to their communities. For more information contact:

Pascaline Derrick
The Trust for Public Land
Los Angeles Office
L.A. River Center
570 West Avenue 26, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 223-0441 ext. 12

Related Links:
Newest Fitness Zone Opens in Sylmar (Press Release, March 2010) "Six 'Fitness Zones' designated in South LA," KPCC.org (includes video)
Six New Fitness Zones Placed In South Los Angeles Parks (Press Release, January 2010)

Updated 7/2010