Thursday, February 1, 2007

Exercising Outdoors

Living in South Florida definitely has its perks, with the great weather and beautiful scenery being at the top of the list. Therefore, working out out doesn't have to always take place in a gym or in the middle of our living rooms.

There are a variety of parks in South Florida that service not just baseball and soccer fields, but also tracks and nature trails. There are playgrounds for children to run around at, as well as open fields to throw a football around.

John Prince Park, located in Lake Worth, has options of a nature trail, golf and baseball training center, batting cages, tennis courts, softball fields, a playground, a five-mile bike path and exercise trail to name a few of its amenities.

Okeeheelee Park, in West Palm Beach, is popular for its BMX bicycle-racing track and also features a golf course, tennis courts, plenty of sports fields (softball, soccer, football, rugby), a nature center, volleyball court, exercise course, water-skiing and nature trails.

Snyder Park, located in Fort Lauderdale, holds areas for in-line skating, basketball courts, sanded volleyball courts and a dog park.

These are just three of the Top ten parks in South Florida. Check out the link to see what other parks are in your area for you and your friends/family to enjoy.

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