(CROSBY TOWNSHIP, October 21, 2026) — UC Health,the Crosby Township Community Senior Center, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® and digital wellness programming to the Crosby Township Community Senior Center . The Fitness Court®, located at 8910 Willey Road, Crosby Township, Ohio, will open on October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This Fitness Court® was developed by UC Health,the Crosby Township Community Senior Center, and NFC to expand free access to high-quality workouts and create equitable access to exercise 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. This initiative affirms UC Health’s commitment to making Greater Cincinnati the healthiest city in America by championing community wellness and preventative health programs that are accessible for all, supporting whole-person care that can help prevent, treat and reverse chronic disease.
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Created for adults of all abilities aged 14+, the Fitness Court® 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. The Crosby Township Community Senior Center is one of the first Campaign Partners building a network of Fitness Courts across the region, with the help of UC Health.
“Bringing the Fitness Court to Crosby Township has been an incredibly rewarding experience. As a smaller, close-knit community, we are especially proud to provide our residents with the same high-quality health and wellness opportunities found in much larger communities. This project represents what can happen when a community, its leaders, local partners, and supporters come together around a shared vision. I am truly grateful to everyone who helped make this possible, and I am excited to see families, seniors, young people, and neighbors having the opportunity to enjoy the Fitness Court for many years to come.” said Christina Vennemeier, Crosby Township Administrator & Fitness Court Site Representative
“We are excited to have the Crosby Township Community Senior Center 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 Crosby Township community.”
Residents are invited to attend the launch event on October 21st at 10:00 AM to try the Fitness Court®. For more information, visit www.crosbytownshipohio.gov, or contact Crosby Township at 513-738-1440. For more information on UC Health’s support of NFC, please visit https://www.nationalfitnesscampaign.com/ohio-cincinnati-region.
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About UC Health
A national leader in academic medicine, UC Health serves Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Named a Forbes Best-In-State Employer, UC Health, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati, delivers innovative and compassionate care across two campuses and 70+ outpatient locations, including the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Our expert teams are at the forefront of groundbreaking research and clinical care in areas like oncology, transplant, emergency medicine, and neurosciences, setting new standards for patient outcomes. Learn more at www.uchealth.com.
About Crosby Township
Crosby Township is a growing, community-focused township in western Hamilton County, Ohio, home to approximately 6,100 residents and more than 2,200 households. With nearly 30% of the residents under the age of 18 and approximately 14% age 65 or older, Crosby Township serves a diverse range of generations and recognizes the importance of providing accessible opportunities for lifelong health and wellness. Through its partnership with National Fitness Campaign and UC Health, the Township is expanding opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to live healthier, more active lives. The new Fitness Court represents an exciting investment in the community’s future—creating a free, welcoming outdoor fitness destination that promotes wellness, recreation, and connection for generations to come.
About National Fitness Campaign
Founded 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 2026, 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.
