Houston, AK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will create accessible walking trails, a picnic area, and a handicap-accessible parking lot. This project will enhance outdoor recreation, social engagement, and wellness activities for older adults.

Grand Junction, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: Grand Junction Parks and Recreation created a strength training circuit along a walking path in Sherwood Park. To achieve this, GJPR installed four pieces of equipment for working out leg, arm and core muscles, including a rowing machine, sit up and pull up station and leg press. The park once housed similar fitness equipment, but GJCR had to remove it in the mid-nineties due to rot. Today, many residents of the surrounding neighborhoods are 50 and older, and the new equipment gives them an option for a cardio workout and strength training. The fitness stations are available to the public seven days a week and those interested can register for free instruction on how to use them.

Milwaukee, WI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project will improve Kozy Park's infrastructure with increased seating, better lighting, and native landscaping. It aims to enhance accessibility and usage, especially for residents age 50-plus.