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Outdoor Fitness Parks have been a growing trend in communities across BC, and South Okanagan parks now include Peachland and Penticton. Like the others, the new Outdoor Fitness Park in Oliver will provide a free, year-round opportunity for older adults of all abilities to experience to benefits of physical activity and social inclusion. The new facility will be located in the south end of Lion’s Park between the Oliver Visitor Centre and the Joel Waines Memorial Skatepark. This site was chosen for its proximity to Hwy 97, the downtown core and Hike & Bike trail, as well as parking and washroom access. The fitness park will feature a 300m accessible pathway with 7 pieces of outdoor fitness equipment installed on concrete pads along it, essentially forming a looped exercise circuit. Instructions for the safe use of each piece of equipment will be posted at each station. The physical health benefits from regular exercise include increased core strength, flexibility, coordination and cardio vascular health. Other benefits from the use of the new park by older adults may include an improved sense of belonging, accomplishment and connection with nature and community and better quality of sleep.