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When families head to the park, it’s usually the kids who get all the action while parents and grandparents look on. But what if play and fitness could bring every generation together?

That’s exactly what Family Fit Zones are designed to do. By combining playgrounds, fitness equipment, and interactive features, these unique spaces give children, teens, adults, and seniors a chance to be active side by side. More than just playgrounds, they’re destinations where fun meets wellness, and where communities grow healthier and stronger together.

Living a healthy and active lifestyle benefits not only individuals but also the community as a whole. When a community is physically active, they tend to enjoy better mental health, stronger community support and a cleaner environment.

Less than a quarter of Americans are not meeting the national guidelines for physical activity, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

Family Fit Zones are multigenerational play and fitness parks that provide families the opportunity to practice good health and wellness together. Rather than having parents sit on the park bench while their kids play, Family Fit Zones get the whole family involved!

Getting outdoors and walking as a family is one of the healthiest activities you can do together. It’s a wonderful multigenerational activity that offers endless benefits, such as physical exercise, improved mental health and greater happiness.

More often than not, elementary school playgrounds are overlooked learning spaces. But a school playground provides more than just a place to run around and burn off energy.

If you’re looking to keep individuals and families in your community healthy and active, an obstacle course is the perfect way to make this happen. Obstacle courses combine physical activity with fun for the whole family.

Church playgrounds bring families together in creative ways. They support a young congregation and help churches grow their communities. It’s important to thoughtfully plan your church playground, as it will be used by many different individuals and families.

School playgrounds need attention from time to time, just as public playgrounds do. It's important that school playgrounds are kept safe, fun and engaging so that students have a place to decompress in between classes.

One of the hardest parts about planning a play and fitness project is aligning and utilizing resources. Fortunately, Play 4 ALL can help you reach your project goal by assessing and positioning a play, fitness or splash pad project.