Exercise is the best medicine.
After careful research on community outreach programs for seniors worldwide, senior playgrounds in social spaces, especially parks, promote health, learning, and socialization.
About Our Great Age Fitness Parks™
Senior playgrounds are specially designed outdoor fitness spaces that support the physical, mental, and social well-being of older adults. Equipped with low-impact, evidence-based fitness stations, these playgrounds help improve balance, strength, flexibility, and coordination; key components in preventing falls and maintaining independence. They offer a safe, accessible environment where seniors can stay active at their own pace while enjoying the fresh air and beauty of public spaces.
About Our Senior Fitness Club
The Great Age Senior Fitness Club at Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston is a free, community-based health and wellness program designed to keep older adults active, connected, and thriving. Members participate in a fun and energizing 30-minute guided workout that weaves through the park’s scenic lawn and gardens, followed by engaging activities like putting on the green and shuffleboard.
Beyond physical health, Great Age Fitness Parks and Senior Fitness Club foster social connection and reduce feelings of isolation. Group exercise sessions and casual interactions with peers create a sense of community and belonging. These outdoor spaces encourage consistent movement and engagement, promoting a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle for older adults while transforming public parks into age-inclusive environments for all.
Fact:
Beginning with China in 1995, senior playgrounds have been popping up around the globe including Europe, Japan, Canada and currently several cities in the United States.
Partner with Us
The Great Age Movement’s goal is to collaborate with community parks and local organizations to place Great Age Fitness Parks™ near areas of dense senior living populations. Partnerships with senior clubs and residential living centers will ensure participants and transportation to sustainable outdoor exercise programs created by us and guided by our volunteers. Seniors will have access to education and training programs for our senior playgrounds. With time, we will add programs to the playground site including meditation, yoga and stretching.