New outdoor fitness area, crosswalk unveiled in Concord’s Willow Pass park

CONCORD, CA (Nov. 29, 2023) — City leaders, staff, and community members gathered on Nov. 20 to celebrate the completion of two exciting projects at Willow Pass Community Park: the new Salvio Street crosswalk and a brand-new outdoor fitness area.  (Watch the video!)

The park has long served as the City’s premier sports complex, with lighted sports courts, ball fields, and athletic fields that support a wide range of activities (pickleball, anyone?).

The new outdoor fitness area is the first of its kind in Concord. Situated west of the pickleball courts, the 2,000-square-foot space features a variety of KOMPAN brand equipment including magnetic “bells” for weightlifting, two stationary bikes with touch screens (control the tension using an app on your phone!), suspension trainers, a multi-purpose net, step/jump box platforms, and more.

Each piece has a QR code, which links to information on how to use that particular station. Additionally, Concord’s Recreation Services team is planning to offer instructor-led classes at the fitness area beginning in 2024.

Funding for this project was made possible through Proposition 68, the California Department of Parks & Recreation grant, in conjunction with City funds, which allowed for the renovation of the old infrastructure and the addition of new lighting, fencing, and rubberized surfacing.

The goal of this new facility is to keep residents – of all ages and abilities! – active and healthy by offering a free, accessible place to work out during park operating hours, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Crosswalk

Willow Pass Community Park is one of the busiest in the City, with tens of thousands of visitors each year. To make it easier and safer for people to cross between the north and south sides, we installed a new crosswalk on Salvio Street with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (blinking lights that alert drivers to pedestrians), accessible curb ramps, and high-visibility paint.

Crews broke ground on this project in October and it was successfully completed within three weeks. Now, people can cross the street more safely, and it increases accessibility to parking, restrooms, and park concessions.