(MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER, 25, 2025) — City of Mounds View, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota , and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® Studio and digital wellness programming to Mounds View. The Fitness Court® Studio, located at 2401 Mounds View Blvd, will open September 25, 2025 at 4:30PM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This Fitness Court® Studio was developed by City of Mounds View, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, and NFC to expand access to healthy infrastructure and free high-quality workouts for communities across the region. The Fitness Court® is the world’s best outdoor gym that lets users leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations.
Created for adults of all abilities aged 14+, the Fitness Court® Studio workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels, allowing participants to move at their own pace. Users also may download the free Fitness Court® App which acts as a coach-in-your-pocket and enhances the outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness experience. City of Mounds View is one of the first seven Campaign Partners building a network of Fitness Courts across the state, with the help of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
“ The Fitness Court® Studio is a perfect complement to the City Hall campus, which alreadyfeatures a children’s playground, splash pad, ball field and volleyball court” says Nyle Zikmund,City Administrator for the City of Mounds View. “Designed for teens and adults, this will helpcreate an all-ages fitness area in one continuous space, allowing the entire family to engage inhealthy physical activity together.”
“This Fitness Court represents our organization’s commitment to create healthier communities across the state,” said Bukata Hayes, chief community health officer at Blue Cross. “Over the past decade, Blue Cross has established a truly special relationship with the Mounds View community through ongoing community health initiatives. We are excited to build upon these efforts with a barrier-free, opportunity for exercise that can help to drive even more positive health outcomes in the area.”
“We are excited to have the City of Mounds View join us in the journey to improve health and wellness as we work to make a powerful and long lasting impact on health outcomes and happiness by building healthy communities across America,’’ said Mitch Menaged, founder of National Fitness Campaign. “The addition of the outdoor Fitness Court, along with digital wellness programming, demonstrates a tremendous commitment to the health and wellbeing within the Mounds View community.”
Residents are invited to attend the launch event on September 25, 2025 at 4:30PM to try the Fitness Court® Studio. For more information, visit www.mounsviewmn.org, or contact Public Works at 763-717-4050. For more information on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota’s support of NFC, please visit nationalfitnesscampaign.com/minnesota.
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About the City of Mounds View
Located just 10 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the City of Mounds View is a vibrant suburb in Ramsey County known for its diverse community, spacious residential lots, mature trees and excellent school district. Encompassing 4.03 square miles and home to over 13,000 residents, Mounds View offers a unique blend of suburban charm and urban accessibility. Residents and visitors enjoy a variety of cultural and entertainment options, a thriving community center, and an array of international dining experiences. With a history dating back to 1858 and a mission to provide high-quality public services in a fiscally responsible manner, Mounds View remains committed to being a safe, walkable, and business-friendly community grounded in transparency, respect, and service.
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
For more than 90 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Bluecrossmn.com) has supported our members by ensuring access to high quality care at an affordable price. Our nearly 3 million members can be found in every Minnesota county, all 50 states and on four continents. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
About National Fitness CampaignFounded in San Francisco in 1979, National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is a wellness consulting firm that provides programs and services to cities, schools and sponsors. Our mission is to build healthy communities nationwide. The campaign delivers an integrated wellness initiative, centered around the Fitness Court®– the world's best outdoor gym. National Fitness Campaign is preparing to welcome its 750th healthy community in 2025, as it continues to grow the country’s largest public-private partnership in support of wellness with the goal of building a Fitness Court® within a 10-minute bike ride of every American. Learn more about National Fitness Campaign at nationalfitnesscampaign.com and follow along on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
