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Select Board considers National Fitness Campaign grant; staff to explore CPA and park grant paths
Summary
Town staff discussed applying for a National Fitness Campaign grant to install outdoor fitness equipment at a town park and recommended exploring Community Preservation Act funding and other grants to cover required town match.
Human Resources and parks staff briefed the Lakeville Select Board on the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) grant opportunity at the July 8 meeting. NFC offers grants in the $30,000–$50,000 range for outdoor fitness installations; the program requires a substantial town match (staff estimated roughly $120,000–$210,000 depending on equipment selection and site prep needs).
Staff noted that NFC evaluates sites for foot traffic, accessibility and ADA compliance; Ted Williams Camp was identified as the site with the strongest heat-map metrics for usage in town. The board discussed using Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds or pursuing a park grant to cover the town match or obtain a reimbursement. Board members signaled support for pursuing a NFC application if matched by a viable CPA or park-grant plan and asked staff to meet with the parks committee, finalize a preferred site and develop a CPA grant application for consideration at the fall town meeting.
The NFC package includes a possible “studio” option (higher-cost installation with mural/amenities) and lower-cost equipment-only options. Staff said several nearby towns have installed NFC equipment with minimal maintenance and recommended the town investigate long-term maintenance responsibilities and funding sources. The Select Board asked the Town Administrator to continue discussions with NFC and to bring a formal recommendation and funding plan back to the board.
