DCD collaborates with the Abu Dhabi Sports Commission to launch the Active Parks initiative to foster a healthier lifestyle in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD), in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Commission and Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain City and Al Dhafrahregion, and the Department of Community Management-Al Dhafrah Regional Affairs (ADNOC), will launch “Active Parks is a brand new The community fitness program aims to use the UAE’s various parks and urban green spaces in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Davra to encourage citizens and residents to exercise regularly and pursue an active outdoor lifestyle.

The Active Parks initiative is at the core of DCD’s ongoing efforts to promote sports and physical activity throughout the community.Run December 30^dayTo 26^dayIn January in 12 parks and urban spaces in the emirate, a four-week fitness participation and education program will allow dozens of qualified coaches to lead the community to provide more than 380 free courses for anyone 15 years and older.

HE Mohamed Helal Al Balooshi, Executive Director of the DCD Office of Strategic Affairs, said: “In accordance with Abu Dhabi’s vision of building and nurturing an active community dedicated to sports, DCD and the Abu Dhabi Sports Commission are actively working together to promote a broad and fully regulated The entire Emirate’s sports ecosystem. Our latest partnership, Active Parks, is a strategic platform that aims to foster a healthier and happier life by encouraging regular fitness programs in Abu Dhabi’s world-class integrated infrastructure-rich green spaces Way and a stronger social community.”

Talal Mustafa AL Hashemi, Executive Director of the Sports Development Department of the Abu Dhabi Sports Commission added: “The Active Parks program is an inclusive program that is open to everyone in the community. The goal is to provide structured free of charge led by a team of qualified coaches. Take courses to increase regular exercise. We don’t want people to feel out of place or over-conscious, which is why we have launched a dedicated schedule of activities to cater to the various abilities of their community park.”

In the one-month Active Parks program, the community will be able to participate in a variety of fun and healthy activities, including DanceFit, RunFit, training camps, CrossFit and yoga, and provide special courses for determined people. A complete course schedule is available on the Active Parks website (www.addcd.gov.ae), and participants can share their progress by using #ActiveParks on social media.

Active Parks will span more than a dozen parks and urban spaces, including Madinat Zayed, Al Ruwais Park 2, and Al Mirfa National Park in Al Dhafra; Al Jahili and Al Towayya Parks in Al Ain; and Kazakhstan in Abu Dhabi and surrounding areas. Lifa City Park 3, Shekha Fatima Park, Dolphin Park, MBZ Park, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park, Electra Park and Al Shamkha Park4.

As Active Parks capitalizes on a series of community parks and urban infrastructure investments in the emirate, this progressive initiative underscores the Abu Dhabi government’s commitment to promoting active lifestyles and healthy habits in accordance with World Health Organization guidelines, which encourage Adults participate in at least 150 minutes of physical exercise per week to improve physical and mental health.