At last night’s ANC 4B public meeting, AARP presented on a plan for a “FitLot,” an outdoor fitness space, at Lamond Recreation Center (20 Tuckerman Street NE). View the presentation here.
AARP is sponsoring installation of one FitLot in every state, DC, Puerto, and the US Virgin Islands. AARP will cover the cost of installation as well as up to three years of instructor-led courses. The total value of the amenity is around $170,000.
AARP is waiting for a final agreement from DPR, but construction is anticipated to begin in May or June of this year. ANC Commissioner Geoff Bromaghim (4B07) will discuss this a bit more at a single member district meeting for that area, tentatively scheduled for April 7, 2021.
Next Stop...Riggs Park 
That is great news for the Lamond Riggs Recreation Center. And kudos to the AARP for investing nearly $200,000 in the community. The Turkey Thicket Recreation Center has similar equipment on it’s field, but not a complete set. Who knows, maybe Riggs Park can procure a Fitlot someday.