YORK, S.C. — A free outdoor fitness center will soon take shape in York, South Carolina.
The facility will be located at the York County Recreation Complex and feature push-up bars, sit-up bars, step-up squares, and more, according to Parks and Recreation Director Chris White.
"So, a lot of things you can just go out and do on your own without the assistance of anybody," White said.
He said a partnership with the National Fitness Campaign made the project possible through grant funding and sponsorships.
"We’re a growing community and a lot of people may not have access to workout gear, or workout equipment, or gym memberships, and we just felt like this was a need for the community," White said.
Niki Estes and Tracy Long have walked the park for years.
“To be able to go that extra mile, I would like that," Long said of the project.
“Gosh, when is it going to be done? How soon can we start," Estes said. "That’s what I’d like to know. That’s a really cool opportunity for everybody because not everyone can afford a gym membership.”
White said they hope to break ground in the coming weeks and have the project completed by early next year.
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