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Outdoor Gyms in United States

Outdoor fitness equipment is a familiar sight in American public parks, greenways and waterfront trails, typically funded by city parks departments, county recreation budgets or private developers as part of residential amenities. Equipment in public spaces is generally specified to the ASTM F3101 safety standard. Provision ranges from a few free calisthenics stations to larger, fully zoned installations.

Across the United States, permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment is built to the ASTM F3101 safety standard, and ranges from simple bodyweight stations to adjustable-load equipment. New to outdoor gyms? Start with what an outdoor gym is and our outdoor training guide.

United States by the numbers

OpenStreetMap has 6,574 outdoor fitness stations mapped in the United States, or 1.9 per 100,000 inhabitants, which ranks it 47th of 64 countries in the Outdoor Gym Index. See the full Outdoor Gym Index.

Most mapped stations among our city guides: Phoenix (240), New York (155), Los Angeles (127), San Diego (68), Austin (66).

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Frequently asked questions

Are there outdoor gyms in the United States?

Yes. Publicly accessible outdoor fitness equipment is found across the United States, typically in parks, green spaces and along trails, built to the ASTM F3101 safety standard, although coverage is uneven and OpenStreetMap mapping is still patchy. Start with the city guides below, or register your interest to help bring one closer to you.

Are outdoor gyms free in the United States?

Public outdoor gyms in the United States are almost always free to use, funded by municipalities or developers and left open to everyone. Paid, fully zoned facilities - Outdoor Fitness Clubs - are a separate category and far less common.

What safety standard do outdoor gyms in the United States meet?

Permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment in the United States is built to the ASTM F3101 standard, which sets requirements for design, manufacture and installation so equipment is safe for unsupervised public use.

Which cities in the United States have outdoor gym guides?

We cover New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, Austin. Each city guide explains how to find outdoor gyms locally and how to request new equipment where it is missing.

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