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Kaiser Permanente, the Trust for Public Land and the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles are helping people be more active, thanks to several outdoor, all-weather equipped Fitness Zones popping up at public parks.
"Kaiser Permanente wants to ensure good health extends beyond our doors," said Diana Bontá, DrPH, RN, vice president of public affairs for Kaiser Permanente Southern California. "Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry and the Trust for Public Land have come together to provide Fitness Zones in Los Angeles parks because we know that healthy communities and a healthy environment are critical to individual health and wellness."
Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit has provided $900,000 in Healthy Eating, Active Living grants over a 3-year period to the Trust for Public Land to support its ability to expand the zones as part of park development and revitalization, park planning and acquisition, as well as advocate for green space and parks and provide expertise to cities and communities as they plan for more open space.
With the creation of outdoor exercise centers in established community parks, the Trust for Public Land has introduced more people to the benefits of exercise and made 11 Los Angeles-area parks safer, more inviting, and more active.
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