City to open 'the world's best outdoor gym' in north Wichita

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A new fitness court will open this month in north Wichita, the city said Friday.

Alongside Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Wichita Parks and Recreation and the National Fitness Campaign, the city announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court to Pat Garcia Veterans Memorial Park.

The Fitness Court, located at 2640 N. Wellington Place, will officially open at 1 p.m. on May 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the city said in a news release.

The Fitness Court was developed by BCBSKS, Wichita Park & Recreation and NFC to expand free access to high-quality workouts and create equitable access to exercise for communities around the state, according to the release.

The city calls the Fitness Court "the world's best outdoor gym" that allows people to use their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations. 

Users of the court can also download the free Fitness Court App, which acts as a coach-in-your-pocket and enhances the outdoor gyun into a digitally supported wellness experience, the release says.

"Bringing fitness and community together is at the heart of our mission at Wichita Park & Recreation," said Troy Houtman, Director of Wichita Parks and Recreation. "With the new Fitness Court installed at Pat Garcia Veterans Memorial Park, we're excited to provide a dynamic outdoor workout space for our residents. This innovative addition not only promotes healthy living but also honors our veterans, creating a space where everyone can come together to thrive physically and emotionally."

Residents are invited to attend the launch event at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 10 to try the Fitness Court. For more information, visit the calendar event, or contact Wichita Park & Recreation at 316-268-4361.