Pickleball Open Gyms at KEY Collaborative: KEY Collaborative has announced that pickleball is now available in the LaGrange Municipal Building, located at 301 Liberty St. The open gyms will be held every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon, providing a welcoming space for individuals interested in playing or practicing pickleball.
Equipment and Environment Provided
All necessary equipment for pickleball will be provided, allowing participants to engage in a low-intensity game. Erin Murphy, population health director for Lorain County Public Health, stated that the village of LaGrange partnered with KEY Collaborative to offer this opportunity.
“Pickleball is super popular, and the KEY Collaborative wanted to harness that,” (Erin Murphy).
Pickleball is similar to tennis and is known for being a low-impact sport. It is easy on the joints while helping to strengthen muscles and improve balance, which supports long-term health, according to Murphy. The open gyms provide a year-round space for individuals to practice, even when other indoor practice spaces are not available.
Fostering Community Connections
Murphy highlighted the social benefits of the pickleball open gyms, saying,
“It does get people out and around others.”(Erin Murphy)
The initiative is an opportunity for community members to connect with friends, neighbors, and others they may not encounter otherwise.
The KEY Collaborative aims to promote healthier lifestyles for residents in the Keystone Local School District and nearby areas. The pickleball open gyms, along with indoor walking options, support the coalition’s goal of encouraging physical activity throughout the year.
Goals of KEY Collaborative
“It’s all really to lead to prevent chronic disease,” Murphy noted.
The initiative began with indoor walking and has now expanded to include pickleball at LaGrange Village Hall. Murphy believes that the KEY Collaborative has established itself as a significant entity for improving health and wellness in the community.
News in Brief: Pickleball Open Gyms at KEY Collaborative
KEY Collaborative has launched pickleball open gyms at the LaGrange Municipal Building every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. This initiative aims to promote health, provide social opportunities, and encourage residents to stay active year-round.
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