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In partnership with municipalities, schools, and sponsors, over $100 million in public-private investment has been raised to combat obesity and the burdens of sedentary lifestyles. The Campaign provides expertise in building funding, masterplanning, and community building. NFC's mission is to build healthy communities with the goal of bringing a Fitness Court® within a 10-minute bike ride of every American.
The Growing Fitness Court® Network Across Alabama
Making World Class Fitness Free for Alabamians
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and NFC Campaign in Alabama is delivering outdoor wellness infrastructure to help communities stay active across the state, in an effort to change health outcomes. Out of Alabama's 67 counties, there are open Fitness Courts® in 19.
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Campaign Successes
Huntsville, AL
Legacy Park in the City of Huntsville has walking trails, a children’s playground, spacious parking, and two entertainment pavilions, one of which comes complete with terraced seating. The main attraction, and the focal point right at the entrance of the new $4.6 million park, sits the city’s second Fitness Court® featuring a lively mural painted by local artist Jamal FRESKO Turner. Connected directly to the walking path in the neighborhood, residents are leveraging the Fitness Court® as the free alternative to the paid Fitness Center further down the trail.
Hartselle, AL
Making Hartselle bigger, better, and healthier – that’s Mayor Randy Garrison’s pledge. In August 2022, Hartselle was excited to bring free, equitable outdoor fitness to Sparkman Park thanks to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama campaign. The Fitness Court® at Sparkman Park adds to the rich amenities including sports fields, an aquatic center, a splash pad, an accessible playground, two 18-hole disc golf courses, and a 4.5-acre pond.
Saraland, AL
The City of Saraland, an Alabama Community of Excellence, helped bring a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Fitness Court® to their community with overwhelming local support. Located at Town Center Park, The Fitness Court® has already seen ambassadors like Kristin Nava and Crystal LeBlanc host free weekly classes, encouraging adult residents of all ages and fitness levels to come out and experience a full-body workout.
Prattville, AL
Prattville successfully launched the first Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Fitness Court®, opening just six months after the Alabama Campaign’s official start. It’s located in newly renovated Pratt Park along a creek walking trail that extends to local coffee shops, stores, and civic amenities. The launch event had over 100 attendees including a showcase of health and wellness local businesses and a military-themed head-to-head challenge.
Prattville, AL
Prattville successfully launched the first Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Fitness Court®, opening just six months after the Alabama Campaign’s official start. It’s located in newly renovated Pratt Park along a creek walking trail that extends to local coffee shops, stores, and civic amenities. The launch event had over 100 attendees including a showcase of health and wellness local businesses and a military-themed head-to-head challenge.
Athens, AL
Hartselle, AL
Prattville, AL
Bring a Fitness Court® to Your Community
NFC is calling on Mayors, Civic and Education leaders, and Community Champions to join the urgent fight against sedentary lifestyles and preventable diseases. We can make a difference if we work together to increase outdoor movement and provide wellness activities that are equitable, accessible and free! Let’s build a free outdoor Fitness Court® within a 10-minute bike ride of every Alabamian together.
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