The state of Texas currently has six of the top 50 fattest cities in the United States. This is something we can change. With the addition of adult sized outdoor playgrounds, the adults of Texas would have an opportunity to stay physically fit despite their age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status. Having free outdoor spaces for adults to exercise with their entire body would allow everyone access to a healthier lifestyle.

Children play using the whole body. This allows them to tone each muscle and strengthen the body in a natural and safe way. Too often, adults are stuck doing boring exercises which are stopped after a short amount of time due to lack of results or lack of interest. Kids are always excited for recess but adults dread going to the gym. If adults had a fun space to exercise and challenge themselves while making friends, they would be much more likely to continue the exercise. Houston is the fourth most populated city in the US and its people should have access to this basic need. Exercise is not just weight loss after all. It directly contributes to bone, heart, and mental health; all of which are issues facing Houston.

Having a playground for adults would allow busy parents to play alongside their kids, college students a fun place to exercise with friends, a place for low income adults to exercise for free, and a place for the elderly to improve their health in a stimulating way. Please support this petition and perhaps create one for your own city or state. Everyone needs exercise and this is a fantastic way to provide it.