Fitness Fun Opportunities are Abundant in and around Our Area
FITNESS FUN No fee - free to enjoy by all:
Enjoy the Fitness Trail at the LionsClub Park; you can just walk the trail or try the exercises that are displayed at the stations along the trail. It would be great to bring the children, there is playground equipment for them to enjoy if they don't walk with you. (In the photo - Senator Rich Alloway and Dr. Elizabeth George demonstrate station # 5 at the ribbon cutting event!)
James Buchanan High schooltrack ; the entrance gate is by the Tennis courts. The track is available for community walkers and joggers Monday through Friday 6AM to 8:30 AM and 5:30PM to 8PM ; Saturday 6AM to 8PM.
Check the School website www.tus.12k.pa.us
Kids can enjoy summer league sports - baseball and soccer. And parents can get in a brisk walk around the fields, track or fitness trail while their children practice.
Montgomery Township park, located along Shimpstown Road between Rt #75 and #416 is another good place to go for a walk; the Boy Scouts put in "Eagle Trail "and "Eagle Walk", there is a picnic table and playground equipment. Open dawn to dusk.seven days a week.
There are many Scenic Back Roads all around Mercersburg and in Montgomery and Peters township for cyclists, joggers and walkers enjoy. The roads are not yet marked to remind motorists to watch for pedestrians and cyclists, so ride or jog with safety in mind and "share the road".
Take a lovely walk in and around Mercersburg. Stop by Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce and pick up a map of Historic Mercersburg and enjoy a self-guided tour.
We all know the location of James Buchanan State Park, a stones throw from Mercersburg, 3 miles west on route 16. Another fine place to go walking; bring the children and enjoy the walking trail and stream.
About 15 miles south of Mercersburg is the C & O Canal trail. It is a serene place to walk or ride a bike, bring the family; even dogs on leashes are welcome. Open dawn to dusk.bikewashington.org/canal/
Cowans Gap, north of Mercersburg on Route 75 past Fort Loudon, is a great place for hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, playing, camping, laughing. Beautiful Tuscarora Trail passes through here. Also, there are a variety of summer programs; check the on line Calendar of Events at www.visit PAparks.com.
FITNESS FUN - a small fee:)
The Pool at James Buchanan High School completed major renovations and is beautiful.
REC SWIM Mondays & Thursdays 7:00-9:00 P.M. Families & Fitness Swimmers Welcome!
Adults $4.00 Students (K-12) $2.00 Toddlers – Free
ADULT WATER FITNESS CLASS - Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 P.M. $5.00 per class
ADULT SWIM - Wednesdays Early Bird Swim 6:00-7:30 A.M. & Night Owl Swim 7:00-9:00 P.M. $4.00 per ses
The weight room can be used from 6 to 8PM. Check the website for more information. www.tus.k12.pa.us
For swimming and many other activitiesChambersburg YMCA is available year round ; for information call 263-8508
There are two dance studios in Mercersburg - Miss Dicey's and Step by Step. They have classes for all ages - including Zumba!
The Pool at James Buchanan High School completed major renovations and is beautiful.
REC SWIM Mondays & Thursdays 7:00-9:00 P.M. Families & Fitness Swimmers Welcome!
Adults $4.00 Students (K-12) $2.00 Toddlers – Free
ADULT WATER FITNESS CLASS - Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 P.M. $5.00 per class
ADULT SWIM - Wednesdays Early Bird Swim 6:00-7:30 A.M. & Night Owl Swim 7:00-9:00 P.M. $4.00 per ses
The weight room can be used from 6 to 8PM. Check the website for more information. www.tus.k12.pa.us
For swimming and many other activitiesChambersburg YMCA is available year round ; for information call 263-8508
There are two dance studios in Mercersburg - Miss Dicey's and Step by Step. They have classes for all ages - including Zumba!
