Equipment donation will benefit Garfield Park visitors

Metro Parks Tacoma announced today that KOMPAN, Inc. has donated $40,000 in outdoor equipment for Garfield Park. Two fitness areas will be added to KOMPAN playground equipment currently at the park as part of a community driven initiative from 2006. Core Circuit stations will be placed along the running track for cardio/core cross training, and an X-Ercise Zone, which includes a cluster of fitness equipment designed for stretching and dynamic movement for seniors, will also be added. Neighbors will celebrate the installation of the new equipment Thurs., Feb. 18 at noon. For more information about Garfield Park, visit http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=661 .