LTC 013-2018 Temporary Closure of Fitness Area at Lummus Park LoMIAM I BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # LETTER TO COMMISSION
013-2018
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the Cit ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manage
DATE: January 12, 2018
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FITNESS AREA AT LUMMUS PARK
LOCALLY KNOWN AS MUSCLE BEACH
The purpose of this LTC is to inform the Commission that the exercise circuit east of the
rock wall at Lummus Park and 9th Street, also known as Muscle Beach, will close for
construction on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
This hotspot for fitness is receiving a total makeover and will soon feature a complete
outdoor gym in two iconic installations. Each of the nature inspired structures have been
designed to maximize muscle toning during workouts, combining the most effective
exercises such as yoga, gymnastics and calisthenics . The first of its kind to be featured
in a public park in the United States, the installation of this provoking, high-end fitness
equipment will redefine the workout experience, bring art and functionality to the beach,
and be fully accessible to visitors and residents alike.
The project consists of the removal of the existing aged equipment and the installation of
custom-made triple pull-up bars, dip bars, and vertical pole, as well as the installation of
two functional structures , MyEquilibria 's Leopard Tree and MyBeast. The functional
structures collectively feature over 30 workout components, listed below.
Leopard Tree installation:
• Pull -Up Bar
• Rings
• Parallel Bars
• 4 Elevated Hooks (For TRX and Resistance Bands)
• 3 Benches (Incline/Flat/Decline)
• Sliding Push -Up Handles
• 2 Ground Hooks (For Resistance Bands)
• Twisting Stability Board
• 2 Box Jumps (High/Low)
• Wellness Stone (With 2 Hooks and Dip Bar)
• Parallettes
• Battle Rope
• Rotating Push -Up Handles
• Elevated Push -Up Handles
• 2 Pistons (High/Low)
• Sliding Ab Bar
MyBeast installation:
• Monkey Bars
• Multi Pull -Up
• Vertical Bar
• Stall Bars
• Sliding Push -Up Handles
• Vertical Pole
• Rings
• Flying Pull -Up
• Sliding Pull -Up Handles
• Multi Tool Pole
• Hanging Handles
• Butterfly Handle
• Ladder Pole
• Pull -Up Bar
The 9th Street fitness area is expected to re -open in March 2018. In the interim, fitness
users will still have access to the fitness circuit on 61, Street and Ocean Drive.
Should you have additional questions, please contact Jose del Risco at (305) 673-7730.
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