A fitness park for Laoag residents

By Leilanie G. Adriano

Staff reporter

LAOAG CITY—Residents here may soon have a fitness park designed for all-age groups or for a family that exercise together.

Catering to children, youth and adults including senior citizens, the first of a kind fitness park in the province is expected to be established near the flower clock of the Provincial Capitol building where it can be accessible to all.

Initiated by senior Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc, the fitness park will cover a children’s playground, exercise equipment for adults, and picnic tables under the shades of trees.

Next to Laoag City, other fitness parks are also eyed in the towns of Dingras, Badoc, Batac and Bacarra.

According to Mr. Manotoc, who is the chairperson of the committee on youth and sports of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, more fitness parks will be established in various parts of the province next year to encourage residents to stay fit and exercise regularly for a healthier community.

Since the installation of a rubberized track and fitness center at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Sports Stadium in Laoag City, hundreds of residents including senior citizens frequent the area to exercise and participate in Zumba dance workout.

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