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San Antonio, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: Palomino Park offers older adults living in San Antonio's South Side a no-cost space to exercise. To help residents stay fit, the Alamo Colleges Foundation created a fitness trail by installing 12 pieces of fitness equipment along the park's walking loop. To shield visitors from the sun and allow them to exercise in the summer heat, volunteers also added a shade structure. Today, the park hosts fitness activities, including yoga sessions, lessons on proper stretching techniques and nutrition training. To reach more people, the sessions are streamed online. Organizers hope the fitness trail improves community members' physical and mental health for years to come.

Rexburg, ID

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: Damaged sections of asphalt walking paths will be repaired throughout a busy community park. Smoother surfaces will reduce tripping risks and help older adults travel safely year round.

Northumberland, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will install an accessible kayak launch to provide safe and convenient kayaking for people of all ages, especially those with mobility issues.

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New Rockford, ND

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: An aging building built in the 1950s limited safe, accessible recreation and raised liability concerns. The park district relocated the skating rink to All Veterans Park and installed a new ADA-accessible multi-purpose building with benches, skate racks and improved lighting. Volunteers helped finish the interior, creating a year-round hub for skating, kayaking and community events. Participation in winter activities doubled, and older adults are engaging more. "Our 50-plus people have started to get active which is what we are striving for," said a project lead, highlighting its role in fostering inclusion and health.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.

Fort Totten, ND

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Digital Connections Other

Description: High‑speed internet, computers and printers will be added to two local Senior Centers. Guided workshops will help adults age 50-plus build digital skills and reduce isolation by providing reliable access to online resources.

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