Eden Prairie was recently designated as a “Governor’s Fit City” by the Minnesota Department of Health and Governor Pawlenty. The designation was announced by Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens (left)during a special ceremony at the Community Center on March 30. She was joined at the ceremony by several participants of our "Girls on the Run" program – a fitness-running program we have developed for young girls.
This designation recognizes Minnesota cities that are committed to creating and maintaining an environment supportive of active living. Governor’s Fit Cities are determined through an application completed by a City official.
Cities must meet these two pieces of required criteria:
1. A City must adopt a resolution affirming activity-friendly commitments by city leaders and elected officials and the City must agree to advertise and display ‘Fit City’ designation.
2. The City must also meet five out of eight pieces of “optional criteria.” As of March 31, sixteen cities in Minnesota have been recognized as a “Governor’s Fit City.”
Eden Prairie prides itself in providing opportunities for people to stay active. The City boasts over 100 miles of paved trails, forty-three parks, thirteen youth athletic associations and 568 adult athletic. The Eden Prairie Community Center has a pool, ice rinks and a fitness center that provide recreational activities at a reduced price. The City also has a number of programs that promote wellness from run/walks and fitness programs to running clubs and sport camps.
We're proud that we have an abundance of opportunities in Eden Prairie for our residents to enjoy our “Fit City.”
