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Spring has sprung, May is here and it’s time to get back outdoors and enjoy the sunshine! May 2013 is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month which is a great way to kick-off the warmer weather. This month is dedicated to encouraging healthy, active lifestyles and finding fun, creative ways to stay fit.

Our playground, Madison’s Place, will provide a place for all children, adults and families to stay fit and have fun – regardless of disabilities. Every facet of the 15,000 square foot structure located on the perimeter of the Bielenberg Sports Center Complex in Woodbury, Minnesota has been designed to optimize accessibility for individuals of all capacities, enabling access to playgrounds’ multifaceted learning, training, and health benefits.

Last year during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we shared some disability friendly ideas to stay active. This year, we wanted to share some previous, relevant blog posts. Below features a round-up of previous posts and disability friendly ideas applicable to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month 2013!

Disability Friendly Ideas for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month 2013:

Locating and Accessible Playground Near You: Find a disability friendly, inclusive playground near you with this great website and tool.

Summer Vacation 2013 – Wilderness Inquiry: Start planning your summer 2013 vacation now! Why not head somewhere like Wilderness Inquiry? A nonprofit that aims to get people outside and in nature and is disability friendly!

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month – May 2012: Take a look back at what we had to say about National Physical Fitness and Sports Month this time last year!

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