750 meter fitness trail located around the perimeter of
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Optimist Park at 330 Chestnut Street, St. Thomas.
Optimist Park was established in a growing city subdivision in the early 1970's and stands today as the most significant neighbourhood park in the city.

In 2016, the “outdoor” fitness trail at Optimist Park in St. Thomas was installed. It hosts 6 different fitness stations featuring 18 pieces of equipment.  The new trail provides an opportunity to meet others around the neighborhood as well as a place for residents of all ages to Get Up, Get Active and stay fit.

BENEFITS OF A FITNESS TRAIL INCLUDE:
  • Sense of Community; building new friendships, families are able to work out together
  • Free for all members of the community to use
  • Promotes healthy living
  • Designed for all users including youth, adults, seniors and new parents
  • Exercising while enjoying the outdoors
  • Smart Phone Application can be downloaded to track progress

The equipment is designed for ages 8+, this will promote families to enjoy time together, but also allow adults and seniors a place to exercise in the outdoors. As “Friends of the Youth” we need to provide an opportunity for our youth to develop a healthy lifestyle that carries into adulthood.

If you are interested in making a donation to this community initiative please contact us or mail your donation to:
Optimist Club of St. Thomas
P.O. Box 20014
St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 4H4
RE: “Optimist Park Fitness Trail”
**CHARITABLE RECEIPTS AVAILABLE**

Click to read this Newsworthy article: City and Optimist Club of St. Thomas partner on installation of fitness stations in Optimist Park