What is a Seniors Play Park?
The Seniors Play Park is located at Lloyd Kelly Parkette- behind the Red Apple in the heart of Fenelon Falls. This is a unique exercise- focused installation designed to foster Agility, Flexibility and Mobility through well-structured exercise stations geared to a senior demographic.
‘Enabled’ self-driven exercise parks, similar to this one here in Fenelon Falls, have been evident through-out Europe and China for the past 20 years. These well researched installations are key to maintaining strength, balance and mobility while contending with the impact of the aging process.
The installation includes a wonderfully soft ground surface — perfect for Tai Chi and Yoga practice, as well as a great sense of comfort and safety due to the many grip bars and supports built into the system. An interesting fact: over 2000 car tires were recycled to create the lovely red rubber-chip ground surface!
Available 24/7, the Seniors Park in Fenelon Falls is your portal to mobility-confidence and flexibility, supporting your journey into healthy elder-hood and on-going independence. Bring a Buddy and explore ways to stretch and move through exercises inspired by each station!
All ages are welcomed in addition to those who utilize wheelchairs and walkers as their mobility tools. The Seniors Park is excellent for folks with rehabilitation interests for hips, knees and shoulder motion.
Stay tuned to this page as our current ‘Activation Project’ unfolds. Coming late in 2024, watch for future exercise instruction and a range of approaches to how you can set your goals and obtain benefits from utilizing the available equipment.
For more information, contact Penni Holdham at seniorsplaypark@gmail.com.