As the weather starts to warm up, you may be thinking about escaping the stuffy gym environment and heading to the great outdo
ors for your workout! Not sure where to go or what to do for an outdoor workout, though? There are plenty of ways to get a good workout outdoors, and here in Sanford, there are plenty of parks and locations that are great for outdoor fitness! Here’s quick guide:
Parks in Sanford, Florida
Parks are a great place to a get a workout in and can be used for walking, running, sports, aerobic activities and toning exercises! Here are some of the best parks in the area:
- Fort Mellon Park–Located at 600 East First Street, along Lake Monroe. This park has a walking/ running trail, basketball courts, a baseball field and even a water splash park for the children.
- Coastline Park–Located at 900 West 9th Street. This park includes basketball & tennis courts as well as play equipment.
- Groveview Park–Located at 306 Springview Drive. Enjoy tennis courts, racquetball courts, basketball court and 1/2 mile trail with vita course (outdoor equipment for stretching and toning).
- Lee P. Moore Park–Located at 106 Sweet Bay Drive, Lake Mary. You’ll find tennis, basketball, handball, and shuffle ball courts. Ball field, 2/3 mile trail with vita course and benches throughout.
- McKibbin Park–Located at 1201 West 25th Street. There are tennis and handball courts, 1/3 mile fitness trail and a multipurpose play area.
- Derby Park–Located at 1801 Lowe Avenue. This park is used for soap box derby races but also include two sand volleyball courts, and a fitness area.
Other Recreation Facilities
When the weather really starts to warm up, swimming is a great form of exercise and a good way to cool off in the hotter summer months!
- Larry A. Dale Aquatic Center–Located at 2703 Ridgewood Avenue. Features open swim for laps or leisure swim and a lifeguard on duty.
Ideas for Outdoor Fitness
There are a multitude of activities you can do at a park to get exercise, but running and walking are the easiest. Some other ideas are:
- Use a park bench for sit-ups, step-up, dips, and push-ups.
- Be a kid again and use the monkey bars or swing while your kids play on the playground.
- Do lunges, squats or jumping jacks in a soft grassy area to reduce impact.
- Jog around a park trail and complete each exercise in a “vita course.” Most parks have them and they consist of stretching and toning exercises.
- Play a sport with a friend or group–basketball, volleyball, baseball, kickball– the sky is the limit.
- Skate, rollerblade or ride your bike on a trail.
- Swim some laps or partake in a water-aerobics class at your local pool or aquatics center.
Looking to join a group fitness class? Come to one of our H2U classes.
Yoga Classes- Lake Mary
Monday and Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Lake Mary Senior Center
911 Wallace Court, Lake Mary
Free for H2U members
$6 per class for non-members
Reservations not required.
For more information, please call (407) 302-7385
Low Impact Aerobics- Sanford
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m.
Sanford Civic Center
Free for H2U members
$6 per class for non-members
Yoga Classes- Sanford
Every Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Sanford Westside Center
919 S. Persimmon Ave., Sanford
Free for H2U members
$6 per class for non-members
Here at Central Florida Regional Hospital, we know how important daily physical activity is for good health. For help getting started on an exercise plan, or to speak to one of our doctors about your health, contact us today. Visit us online to view our services or use our Find A Physician tool.
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