Local leaders, parks and recreation personnel and citizens turned out Friday for a demonstration and ceremony celebrating the opening of the new adult fitness equipment in Johnstone Park.
Dubbed the new “adult jungle gym,” the equipment is causing a stir in fitness and recreation circles, with everyone from Cross Fitters and workout enthusiasts to Parks and Recreation personnel across the state taking notice. Innovative, durable and appropriate for all strength levels, the “cutting edge” fitness equipment is putting Bartlesville parks on the fitness map.
“This equipment has generated a lot of interest, and we’re really excited to be able to include it in our park system,” said Community Development Director Lisa Beeman.
Ward 4 Councilor and Phillips 66 Fitness Services Director Dr. Joseph Callahan was also on-hand to celebrate the opening, along with Phillips 66 Fitness Services Coordinator Sarah Green, who provided a demonstration on how to properly and safely use the equipment.
The City purchased the Move Strong T-Rex Fitness Station Fit Ground after months of research and obtaining input from local groups, including ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, personal trainers and other health providers. While intended for adults, the equipment is suitable for all strength levels, from the “strongest to the weakest,” Beeman said.
According to Move Strong, the T-Rex Fit Ground is “specifically designed to weather tough outdoor conditions and allow for (year-round) functional fitness and bodyweight exercising for adults.” Features of the equipment include climbing apparatuses and ropes, dip posts, ab board, pull-up bars, rings, parallel bars, plyo steps, over-and-under posts, a 10-foot cargo net and a Monkey Bar Bridge.