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Severance accepts $50,000 National Fitness Campaign grant for Community Park fitness court
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2025‑17R to accept a $50,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign (partnered with UCHealth) toward a proposed fitness court and shaded activity area at Community Park, a multi‑use amenity included in the park CIP concept plans.
The Severance Town Council on April 22 voted to accept a $50,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign (funding in Colorado was distributed in partnership with UCHealth) to support construction of a fitness court and shaded activity area at Community Park. The grant will contribute to an estimated $280,000 project that includes a court roughly the size of a tennis court, a shaded shelter suitable for small gatherings and classes, and an electronic exercise system that users access via a mobile app.
Why it matters
Staff said the fitness court is a popular, multi‑generational amenity that can host fitness classes, youth activities, and community events while offering free, drop‑in exercise options. The grant reduces the town’s capital cost for the amenity and complements other Community Park phases the town has scheduled in its capital improvement plan.
Council action
Parks staff and management recommended accepting the grant. Councilmember Vandermark moved and Councilmember Burrett seconded acceptance of Resolution 2025‑17R. The motion passed on roll call.
Implementation notes
If council approves concept plans scheduled for the May work session, the fitness court and shelter will be integrated with shelters and other park elements. Staff noted the sheltered area could be included in a reservation system similar to other park shelters. The parks supervisor who applied for the grant will oversee integration into the CIP schedule and the related procurement process.
Ending
Councilmembers generally expressed support for accepting external funding that reduces the town’s share of the project cost and adds a family‑friendly amenity.
