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Recommendation to City Council to Approve a Resolution to Apply for the National Fitness Campaign Grant to Fund the Installation of a Fitness Court(r) Studio.
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Meeting Date: January 6, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Adam Ferguson/ PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6685
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Department Approval: Adam Ferguson, PRCS Deputy Director
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission recommend to City Council to approve a resolution to apply for the National Fitness Campaign Grant to fund the installation of a Fitness Court(r) Studio.
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 our 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. On page 113 of the Plan, the pyramid structure is described. "Base amenities should make up the largest number of services offered, while special events [at the top of the pyramid] are less frequent." This amenity-based...
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