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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Authorization for the City to Apply for a Grant Opportunity through the National Fitness Campaign for Up to $30,000 to Install a Fitness Court(r) Studio at Tellefson Park or Culver City Park.
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Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Adam Ferguson/ PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6685
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/22/2026)
Department Approval: Adam Ferguson, PRCS Deputy Director
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City to apply for a grant opportunity through the National Fitness Campaign for up to $30,000 to install a Fitness Court(r) Studio at Tellefson Park or Culver City Park.
BACKGROUND
New data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a concerning rise in obesity rates across the United States. As of 2024, every state and territory now have an obesity rate exceeding 20%. During the CDC study, California was spotlighted with a 28-29% obesity rate. The CDC concludes that the problem with physical activity is rooted in people's disconnection from the outdoors, despite the clear benefits of spending time in nature. Research from various other studies have shown that spending as little as 10 minutes outside can improve mental health, and 120 minutes per week is linked to higher well-being. Expanding parks, adding miles of trails, and creating more walkable communities are some strategies to reduce a sedentary lifestyle.
In the 2025 Culver City Parks Plan (Plan), programming improvements are discussed through a pyramid structure with the base of the pyramid being composed of amenities. The Plan describes the pyramid structure as follows: "[b]ase amenities should make up the largest number of services offered, while special events [at ...
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