Boosting Community Wellness with Outdoor Fitness Spaces

August 11, 2025

Boosting Community Wellness with Outdoor Fitness Spaces

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August is National Wellness Month — a time to celebrate healthy living and encourage active lifestyles. One way communities can make wellness more accessible is by providing outdoor fitness equipment in public spaces.

Outdoor fitness stations bring exercise opportunities right into neighborhoods, eliminating barriers like gym memberships or limited indoor space. They encourage people of all ages and abilities to stay active while enjoying fresh air and sunshine.

We’ve seen firsthand how these installations transform parks into vibrant hubs of activity. Parents can work out while their kids play nearby, seniors can enjoy low-impact exercise, and neighbors can connect over shared wellness goals.

Wellness isn’t just about individual health — it’s about building stronger, more connected communities. And when fitness is free, inclusive, and fun, everyone benefits.

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Why Struthers?

Cole Smith , Director of Parks & Recreation

“Working with Struthers Recreation and their representatives has been a great experience. Too many times in the recreational field, companies only care about getting their product in your park and once it is there, they forget about you. That is not the case working with Struthers. They are great on the front end, helping to stay within budget and deciding what best fits your needs. They are great working with during the installation process and making sure things are being done correctly and not cutting corners, and on the back end, staying in touch to make sure you are happy with end results and making sure that everything continues to function as it should. They are always quick to help resolve any issues that may arise after installation, so you as the consumer remain happy, and your participants using the equipment have an enjoyable experience!”

Brooke Heisler , Preschool & MDO Director

“We had such a positive experience working with Struthers Recreation! They were so helpful throughout the planning and installation process with excellent communication every step of the way. We are so pleased with the end result and the total transformation of our preschool playground. I would certainly recommend Struthers to anyone looking to upgrade an outdoor play space!”

Bonnie Sullivan , Principal

“We truly had a wonderful experience with the people here. From the initial meeting to the completed project, they worked with us, planned efficiently, and created exactly what we needed! They listened to our ideas and were vey patient with us while creating the playground our school needed. Mr. Drew Warren, Project Manager, was very professional, assisted us in creating what we needed, and established a great partnership with us! He went above and beyond by always being prompt in returning calls, answering questions, and even attended our ribbon cutting! I give this company an A for being Awesome!”