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RENFREW COLLINGWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS East Vancouver Community Fitness Park
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by Brad White
Many people in the east-side neighbourhood where I work value and live an active life. This has been negatively affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth, adults and especially seniors are looking for ways to improve their physical and mental health during these difficult times, but restrictions are limiting the options. Gym memberships may not fit into the budget or they may be closed entirely. A zerocost outdoor exercise option would be appreciated by all.
I am the physical and health education department head at Windermere Community School. I believe that creating an outdoor fitness park at the edge of the school campus that is easily accessible to everyone will be a valuable community asset.
Everyone in the community, from students who are missing their school clubs and sports, to seniors who are having to forego their usual group exercise sessions, will be able to visit a dedicated outdoor fitness facility comprising 15 interesting stations, complete with QR codes for exercise ideas and instructions, any time for free.
The site on Lillooet Street at 27th Avenue has been selected. The school has received some funds from the Vancouver School Board through federal funding to start this initiative, but additional funds need to be raised. This is a very expensive
Teacher Brad White is spearheading a new public fitness park at Windermere school. Photo by Hugo Palmer
undertaking that will require the support of the community to raise the $50,000 to $90,000 needed to create a useful, accessible space that everyone will be proud of. Please contribute what you can and share the link with as many people as possible in the community or elsewhere who might like to support this effort to shape a healthier, fitter community. https://vsb.schoolcashonline. com/Fee/Details/1869/196/false/ true?fundDestination=S-Windermere Thanks for your support.
Brad White is head of the physical and health education department at Windermere Community School. Having worked at Windermere Community School for 26 years, he has become very fond of this part of Vancouver. Before he retires in one more year, he would love to create a community facility that all residents may use for years to come.
