Las Vegas will install eight more free outdoor fitness courts after city council approval. The move brings more no-cost exercise options to neighborhoods without easy gym access.
Las Vegas is bringing free outdoor fitness equipment to even more neighborhoods. The city council has approved a contract for eight new fitness courts at parks and recreation centers. The decision, made on September 16, 2026, is final. Local media report this as a done deal, not just a proposal. City leaders say this is a direct investment in public health, especially for areas where gyms are hard to reach. As Fox5 Vegas reported, there are no signs of delays or changes to the contract as of mid-September.
The National Fitness Campaign will handle the installation of these new workout spaces. The courts are set for Centennial Hills Park, Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, Lorenzi Park, Patriot Park, Justice Myron E. Leavitt & Jaycee Community Park, Stewart Place Park, Hualapai Canyon Trailhead, and Bob Baskin Park. Each site covers a different part of the city. This means more residents—both in older neighborhoods and new developments—will have free places to exercise.
Where the new fitness courts will go
Las Vegas already has fitness equipment at 26 parks, including Bruce Trent Park, All American Park, and Rainbow Family Park. Both Fox5 Vegas and News 3 LV confirm this number. The city has made it clear that these new courts will make it easier for people to stay active, especially in areas without private gyms. City officials say the goal is to give all residents, not just those in central or tourist areas, better access to free exercise and a healthier lifestyle.
The National Fitness Campaign’s Model City Program is behind this push. The program aims to fund 5,000 free fitness courts across the country by 2030. Las Vegas is now part of this national effort to make outdoor exercise more available and to improve public health through better infrastructure.
How the project fits into Las Vegas recreation
The city has not yet shared a construction or completion timeline for the new courts. But the approval is a real step forward. News 3 LV reports that the city council’s decision is final, with no signs of cancellation or delay. Residents who want details—like what equipment will be included, exact locations, or when installation will start—can check the city’s official fitness courts page or the National Fitness Campaign’s site.
This project is part of a bigger push to improve public spaces for health and recreation. Centennial Hills Park, one of the new sites, has already hosted major community events, as reported earlier by Vegas Report.
What this means for residents
With more free fitness courts on the way, Las Vegas is making a clear move toward accessible wellness. The city is focusing on both established parks and new trailheads, showing it understands where these resources are needed most. Until a construction schedule is announced, planning and outreach are the main focus. But the message is simple: more neighborhoods will soon have a new way to stay active, without paying gym fees. This is a direct investment in residents and fits with the city’s ongoing work to improve quality of life through public amenities.
