HaysMed's lifelong vitality project aims to transform Hays health with outdoor exercise

Key Points:

• HaysMed's Center for Health Improvement is partnering with Greenfields Outdoor Fitness to launch the $1.1 million Lifelong Vitality Project, aiming to create an inclusive outdoor fitness and recreation space promoting wellness for all ages and abilities.
• The project will transform outdoor space east of the Center into three distinct areas: youth athletic development, ADA-accessible equipment for all abilities, and cardiovascular/strength training zones, including unique features like a putting green for older adults.
• Designed for community-wide use and not limited to fitness center members, the initiative emphasizes intergenerational interaction, social connection, and holistic health benefits beyond physical exercise, including rehabilitation and wellness programming.
• The outdoor equipment features adjustable resistance, safety mechanisms, and non-electric cardio machines to encourage safe, social workouts; infrastructure improvements ensure durability and accessibility with weather-resistant materials and maintenance considerations.
• Fundraising is ongoing with $375,000 needed to complete phase two, focusing on outdoor development, with hopes to begin construction next spring; community participation is considered as vital as financial contributions for grant support.