Several new recreational activities are being offered by Buck Run Community Center this summer: an outdoor fitness court, an inaugural Independence Day Run, and a new fitness trainer added to the team.
New Outdoor Fitness Center
The outdoor fitness court is located just south of Buck Run Community Center, at 735 Scott Avenue.
“The new outdoor Buck Run Fitness Court is open,” said Lucas Kelley, Recreation Director and Buck Run Community Center Manager.
Warnings for using the fitness court.
The new space is free to the public and accessible to people of all ages and levels of expertise, Kelley said.
One can check in daily at the site.
“It was paid for by multiple organizations: Fort Scott Recreation, City of Fort Scott, a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, and the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation.”
Seven exercise zones explained.
“We wanted to provide another option to the citizens to enjoy the fresh air and stay active in our community! We will also utilize the studio space on the south side to teach classes when the weather is enjoyable.”
Summer Pilates at the fitness court is June 26. From the center’s Facebook page.Stephen Toal’s artwork at the fitness court.The artist is featured.The fitness court is sponsored by several entities.
The center is offering a first-ever 5K run on the day the community is celebrating Independence Day, June 27.
1St Fourth of July 5k is June 27, offered by the Buck Run Community Center staff. From its Facebook page.
1st Annual Red, White & Run 5K registration is open.
On June 27, the inaugural Red, White & Run 5K is on the list of activities.
“Make it a full day of fun by participating in the race and then enjoying the city’s fireworks and community activities later that evening! Come dressed to celebrate America! Show us your spirit and win a BRCC Running Club T-shirt,” according to the BRCC Facebook page.
The Race Details:
• Start and finish at the Fort Scott Community College Track
• Route travels north on Horton Street, using the sidewalk to 6th Street
• Turn around at 6th Street and head back to the track
awards and prizes:
• Finisher medals for all registered participants
• Trophies awarded to 1st–3rd place in each age division
• $20 BRCC Fitness Center gift cards
• 4 pool passes awarded as prizes
There will also be family fun opportunities while you wait:
The recreation center welcomed Austin Sinn to the Buck Run team recently.
The personal trainer offers in-person training and online coaching.
The in-person training includes initial consultation, a customized training plan, exercise technique coaching and accountability and goal tracking.
The online coaching includes initial consultation, custom workout plan, form review and exercise feedback, ongoing program adjustments and text support.
Lucas Kelley, director of Fort Scott Recreation, of which Buck Run Community Center is a part.
