Port St. Lucie Magazine

The right fit

Participants at Yoga in the Park at The Saints Gold Course warm up in the sunshine before class begins. RUSTY DURHAM

Port St. Lucie parks are city’s newest exercise option

BY ELLEN GILLETTE

Olivia Montiel has been a yoga instructor for ten years; she is also a massage therapist with additional certifications. KELLY RODRIGUEZ

There’s a new way to stay active and healthy in Port St. Lucie: the Fitness Parks Pass. Beginning Nov. 1 and running through the end of April, the city government’s goal is to provide seasonal, affordable outdoor classes, in local parks, encouraging wellness and fostering community connections. 

The Fitness Park Pass began as a collaborative effort between Anne Stadius, recreation manager at Port St. Lucie Community Center; Larry Lankow, her counterpart at MidFlorida Event Center; and Conrad Sherman, retired director of parks and recreation. Various coordinators and instructors also took part in its development.