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Dec 22

Outdoor fitness center in the works in Salem | News, Sports, Jobs – SalemNews.net

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SALEMStudies show that when communities encourage physical exercise they tend to be healthier physically, mentally and socially. The city Parks Commission hopes to further prove that theory, as they discussed purchasing and maintaining equipment and surfacing for an outdoor fitness area at Wednesdays meeting.

The area, which would consist of seven pieces of equipment and a sign, would be free and open to the whole public, including men and women of all ages.

Parks Director Shane Franks received permission from the board to ask the community foundation for funding for the project, as he continues to apply for grants.

There are a lot of people that cant afford to be members of the community and fitness center here, Commission Chair John Panezott said. This gives everyone an opportunity to have a good workout. Its really a complete workout.

The commission also gave Franks permission to ask for funds for a movie system, including a screen, projector, speakers and DVD player for outdoor movies. Franks said the goal is to show about five free movie events each year at the band shell in Waterworth Memorial Park. The equipment is easily portable and can be moved to other venues for separate annual park programs.

In other business, Franks created a mission statement for the department, which all members of the commission accepted.

As I continue to apply for grants, one of the things everyone asks for is a mission statement, Franks said. I would like to adopt one to everyone understands what our main goals are.

The mission statement includes the departments goal to provide clean, safe and diverse year-round recreational opportunities to

accommodate the needs of the residents and visitors of the community.

Park Foreman Jim Grimm said that the department does recycle Christmas trees, and they will be taken the day after Christmas until Jan. 31. Anyone can brig a tree to Memorial Waterworth Park during that time.

The commission approved a public informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 in the city council chamber to discuss the idea of a volunteer program for the park.

I want to see if wed have any local residents that would be interested in becoming an official volunteer, Franks said. We do get a lot of people volunteering their help, so maybe we can get a little more organized with it.

Franks idea is to form a Friends of the Park group to get directly involved with park activities and events.

Were getting to a point where we have several volunteers that want to help, Grimm said. This is a good way to communicate and get the word out.

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