MOVE Outdoor Fitness Park: A Community Outdoor Gym
Location
Huntsville, ON
The MOVE Outdoor Fitness Park is a free, publicly accessible outdoor gym in Huntsville, Ontario, opened in July 2025 through a public-private partnership between the Town of Huntsville, the TriMuskoka Triathlon Club, and Outdoor-Fit Exercise Systems. The park features an ASTM-compliant, accessible Apollo Multigym and custom Cali-Rig, engineered for all ages and fitness levels and built to withstand Muskoka winters with minimal maintenance.
Project at a Glance
Customer: Town of Huntsville in partnership with TriMuskoka Triathlon Club
Selected Products: Apollo Multigym, Custom Cali-Rig
Installation Date: July 2025
Funding Model: Public-private partnership.
A Community-Driven Outdoor Fitness Park Built Through Public-Private Partnership
The MOVE Outdoor Fitness Park in Huntsville, Ontario, demonstrates how thoughtful public-private collaboration can bring innovative recreation projects to life faster, smarter, and with lasting impact.
The vision began with the TriMuskoka Triathlon Club, a passionate local organization committed to creating free, publicly accessible outdoor fitness gyms for residents of all ages. Recognizing the long-term community value of the concept, the Town of Huntsville partnered in the initiative.
Each partner played a clearly defined role. The Town provided land, long-term oversight, and site management. TriMuskoka led fundraising efforts, community engagement, and project advocacy. Outdoor-Fit contributed expertise in functional outdoor fitness design, proper exercise biomechanics, accessibility, and durable equipment engineering.
This focused division of responsibility allowed the project to advance efficiently, overcoming the common budget, staffing, and prioritization challenges that often delay public recreation initiatives. The result is a community-driven fitness park that supports strength, mobility, and daily movement while serving as a vibrant social hub.
Project Goals for the MOVE Outdoor Fitness Park
- Build a free, accessible outdoor gym for all ages and fitness levels.
- Support strength, mobility, and everyday movement.
- Create a welcoming space that brings the community together.
- Use strong public-private partnership to deliver the project efficiently.
- Ensure long-term durability, safety, and ease of procurement.
“Hearing the feedback from Dr. Trenholm and the community has meant a great deal to our team. From the beginning, our goal was simple — to create a welcoming, accessible space where people of all ages and abilities feel comfortable moving, connecting, and spending time together. Seeing the MOVE Fitness Park become part of daily life in Huntsville is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a municipality, a passionate community group, and the right equipment partner come together with a shared purpose.”
— Jenny Lewis, Vice President, Sales & Strategy, Outdoor-Fit
The Municipal Partnership Guide
The MOVE park demonstrates how partnerships help recreation projects move from concept to completion faster. To support municipal leaders, at Outdoor-Fit, we've developed a comprehensive Municipal Partnership Guide that explains explains the funding models, role structures, and procurement paths.
Ready to explore what partnerships could unlock for your community? Visit our Municipalities page to learn more and download your free Municipal Partnership Guide.