On Nov. 2, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation formally unveiled new state-of-the-art fitness centers at Dunn and Columbus Parks. The new park amenities are part of Mayor Spano’s continued commitment to providing equitable access, and promoting health and fitness among residents of all ages.
“Yonkers continually invests and improves upon the resources we provide our residents, which include the 78 neighborhood parks across Yonkers,” said Mayor Spano. “These parks are nestled in our communities and become the fabric of our city. Providing accessible and innovative amenities like these fitness centers make our Parks system one of the most robust in the nation.”
Dunn Park, located at Vineyard Avenue and Fr. Finian Sullivan Drive, includes the addition of a rubber matted fitness center that features KOMPAN equipment: two arm bikes, a twist and flex wheel, an assisted step and a balance board. All equipment is ADA accessible and can be linked to the KOMPAN app for personalized fitness adjustments.
Columbus Park, located on Park Hill Avenue, recently completed the first of three phases in renovations which include a new playground, fitness center and basketball court. New benches, fencing and plantings are expected to round out the park renovations later this year.
The City of Yonkers recently opened new fitness centers at Stefanik, Coyne, Singlak-Keehan, O’Boyle, and Barton Parks. Additional fitness centers are expected to open in the coming year.
