Hernando County Government, TampaWell, activated by Tampa General Hospital, and National Fitness Campaign provide free fitness for everyone in Hernando County
State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court at Veterans Memorial Park
(Brooksville, FL) —Hernando County Government in partnership with TampaWell, activated by Tampa General Hospital and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) has brought a brand new outdoor Fitness Court® and digital wellness programming to Hernando County. The Fitness Court® is located at Veterans Memorial Park, 12254 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609. The grand opening will be on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 10:00am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This Fitness Court® was developed by Hernando County Government, TampaWell, activated by Tampa General Hospital and NFC to expand free access to high-quality workouts and create equitable access to exercise for communities across the region. The Fitness Court® is the world’s best outdoor gym that lets users leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations.
Created for adults of all abilities aged 14+, the Fitness Court® workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels, allowing participants to move at their own pace. Users also may download the free Fitness Court® App which acts as a coach-in-your-pocket and enhances the outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness experience. Hernando County Government is one of the first Campaign Partners building a network of Fitness Courts across the region, with the help of TampaWell, activated by Tampa General Hospital.
“We are excited to introduce the Fitness Court® as a new way for residents to connect, stay active, and enjoy our beautiful park system,” said Rob Talmage, Hernando County Parks and Recreation Administrator. “This project brings cutting-edge fitness opportunities right to the heart of Hernando County. It’s a win for public health and a win for our community.”
“National Fitness Campaign and their Fitness Courts® align with TampaWell’s mission to empower communities and transform lives through an ecosystem that empowers mobility, mindfulness and care,” said Rachel Hoyer, assistant director of community wellness at Tampa General. “We are proud to be the exclusive partner of this initiative in the bay area and look forward to reaching our goal of 170 Fitness Courts® in our region by 2030.”
“We are excited to have Hernando County Government join us in the journey to improve health and wellness as we work to make a powerful and long-lasting impact on health outcomes and happiness by building healthy communities across America,’’ said Mitch Menaged, founder of National Fitness Campaign. “The addition of the outdoor Fitness Court, along with digital wellness programming, demonstrates a tremendous commitment to the health and wellbeing within the Hernando County community.”
