Apply for Up to $80,000 in Outdoor Fitness Funding
Create a healthier, more active community with eligible outdoor fitness equipment from GameTime.
Build a Fitness Destination for the Whole Community
Outdoor fitness spaces help people move more, gather more, and take small daily steps toward better health. This funding opportunity helps you bring research-backed fitness environments to the places people love to visit.
Choose from outdoor fitness systems designed for children, teenagers, adults, active aging, inclusive use, therapeutic movement, and community wellness programming.
- Apply for up to $80,000 toward eligible outdoor fitness equipment.
- Support physical activity for children, teenagers, adults, and older adults.
- Design for parks, schools, trails, recreation centers, worship centers, and community spaces.
- Explore accessible and therapeutic outdoor fitness options.
- Receive a fast response from the funding award team.
Choose the Right Fitness Experience
Every community has different needs. Start compact, build a full outdoor gym, create a challenge course, or add familiar fitness stations along a trail.
THRIVE
Compact outdoor fitness systems that bring functional movement into smaller spaces.
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THRIVE Studio
Comprehensive outdoor gyms that support strength, balance, cardio, and group fitness.
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Challenge Course
Outdoor obstacle courses for all ages that encourage friendly competition and active play.
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GTfit
Durable, familiar, ergonomic fitness products for parks, trails, schools, and more.
Learn MoreFund Your Outdoor Fitness Gym
This is a limited-time funding opportunity. Funding amounts are based on the list price of eligible outdoor fitness products and awarded in the form of a discount. Complete the online application today. Applications are due July 30, 2026.
See Outdoor Fitness in Motion
Browse our outdoor fitness video playlist with product demonstrations, design ideas, and real-world examples from the GameTime outdoor fitness collection.
Plan a Space People Will Actually Use
Outdoor fitness works best when equipment, layout, surfacing, signage, and programming come together. Use this video playlist to help your team visualize what is possible before you apply.
Turn Your Fitness Space Into a Research-Informed Community Model
National Demonstration Sites for Outdoor Fitness recognize spaces designed using best-practice principles for layout, access, variety, progression, and community use.
The NDS program helps communities plan outdoor fitness environments that support more people, more movement, and more meaningful outcomes over time.
Request the Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks Guide
Design decisions matter. Our Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks research and design guide shares planning considerations that help you create outdoor fitness spaces that are effective and built for long-term use.
Four Simple Steps to Start Planning
The application is designed to help our team understand your goals and connect you with the right outdoor fitness funding support.
Complete the Form
Tell us about your organization, site, goals, and preferred fitness products.
Get Reviewed
Our funding award team reviews your application and funding eligibility.
Plan Your Space
A GameTime representative helps you select eligible equipment and shape the project.
Move Forward
Use your funding award toward eligible products and bring your outdoor fitness vision to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the quick answers most communities need before applying.
Who is eligible for outdoor fitness funding?
Parks departments, schools, community groups, worship centers, YMCAs, healthcare organizations, developers, and other organizations that want to improve health and wellness for the whole community may apply.
How do I apply for outdoor fitness equipment funding?
Complete the online funding application. The funding award team will review your application, provide a response, and help you plan your new outdoor fitness space using eligible products.
When is the application deadline?
Applications must be received by July 30, 2026. Funding is available for a limited time and may be subject to program availability.
How much funding is available?
Customers can apply for up to $80,000 in outdoor fitness funding toward the purchase of eligible GameTime outdoor fitness equipment.
How is funding awarded?
Funding amounts are based on the list price of eligible outdoor fitness products and awarded in the form of a discount.
Which outdoor fitness products are eligible?
Eligible product categories include THRIVE compact outdoor fitness systems, THRIVE Studio comprehensive outdoor gyms, Challenge Course outdoor obstacle courses, and GTfit fitness products for parks, trails, schools, and community spaces.
Can outdoor fitness equipment support accessible or therapeutic use?
Yes. GameTime offers outdoor fitness options that can support inclusive, accessible, and therapeutic movement goals. A GameTime representative can help you select products that align with your site, users, and wellness objectives.
Can you help us design an outdoor fitness park?
Yes. GameTime can help you evaluate your site, select eligible products, plan layouts, and use research-backed design principles to create an outdoor fitness destination for your community.
Apply for Outdoor Fitness Funding Today
Bring more movement, connection, and wellness to the spaces your community already shares.