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Corte Madera parks commission explores FitLot outdoor fitness park at Towne Park
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Commission heard a presentation from FitLot about a donor-funded outdoor fitness “fit lot,” asked questions about cost, insurance and placement near playgrounds, and formed an ad hoc subcommittee to investigate locations and funding and report back in October.
The Corte Madera Parks and Recreation Commission on Aug. 25 heard a presentation from FitLot, a national nonprofit that helps communities plan and install outdoor fitness parks, about siting a turnkey “fit lot” at Towne Park and authorized staff to form an ad hoc subcommittee to study locations and funding.
FitLot Executive Director Adam Meyerson told the commission FitLot’s turnkey projects typically cost about $250,000 and include equipment, installation and a program grant to hire and train local fitness instructors. “Our fundraising goal for a turnkey FitLot organized project is about $250,000,” Meyerson said. He said FitLot has helped facilitate nearly 100 outdoor fitness parks nationwide and has partnered with AARP on past projects.
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