BCBS-IL National Fitness Campaign Grants Award to Richton Park

Richton Park, Parks and Rec is thrilled to announce the Village of Richton Park, has been awarded the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois Grant in the amount of $50,000. The National Fitness Campaign has partner with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois as part of a national movement to make world-class fitness free and accessible in public spaces across the country, which is more important today than ever before.

The National Fitness Campaign (NFC), is a for-profit wellness consulting firm. National Fitness Campaign's mission is to make "world class fitness free" to support healthy communities across America. As a social enterprise, National Fitness Campaign is committed to using a portion of our profits each year to support local communities.

Parks & Rec Director Ashley Turner says, "We're excited to be a recipient of this grant for an Outdoor Fitness Court at Pierce Park. This new feature is for residents at any fitness level to exercise, connect with neighbors and promote a healthy lifestyle."

Launched in 1979, the National Campaign has served millions, who see the value of coming outdoors every day to walk, jog, or cycle to a nearby Fitness Court, which becomes an active city hub for healthy living. Fitness Courts offer an easy to learn, scientifically designed "7-minute full body movement system" for adults of all ages and fitness levels. The outdoor infrastructure is supported by a digital toolkit, which is delivered across America to encourage people in communities to come outdoors and remain active and engaged.

The entire project will cost $205,000 and the remaining $160,000 will come from Capital Project Fund.

The project will include a ¾ Installation of the Outdoor Fitness Court and Concrete Slab at Pierce Park.