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“COMMIT 2B FIT!™ – IT STARTS IN PARKS” EXPANDS TO INCLUDE FOOD
- New menu items available at parks starting July 1 - (Posted 6/21/2007 12:07:17 PM)
Contact:Michael Mills, Parks and Recreation Division
Phone: Removed E-mail: mmills@broward.org

As a component of its Commit 2B Fit!™ – It Starts in Parks program, which encourages people to improve their health by engaging in physical fitness activities in a park, the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division announces NEW COMMIT 2B FIT!™ MENUS at eight County parks. The menus, which are being introduced at concession stands in addition to existing menus, will feature a variety of items that offer reduced-fat, reduced-calorie, or otherwise healthier alternatives. Menu items will vary by park.

The new menu items are designed to offer tasty, appealing choices for the health-conscious. Instead of a hamburger or hot dog, for instance, a park patron can choose a turkey or chicken breast sandwich. Pizza lovers can opt for veggies or whole-wheat crust. Snack items include such alternatives as carrot sticks with dip, baked potato chips, trail mix, or three flavors of South Beach Diet Protein Breakfast Bars. The new menu items are priced comparably with regular menu items, ranging from $.50 for a bag of SunChips to $3 for a burrito with black beans and rice, topping out at $10.50 for a whole vegetarian pizza.

WHERE:
Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City 33024
C. B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines 33028
Hollywood North Beach Park, 3601 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood 33019
Markham Park, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise, 33326
Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach 33442
Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33073
T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood 33021
West Lake Park/Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood 33019

For more information, call the park of your choice: Brian Piccolo, 954-437-2600; C.B. Smith, 954-437-2650; Hollywood North Beach, 954-926-2444; Markham, 954-389-2000; Quiet Waters, 954-360-1315; Tradewinds, 954-968-3880; T.Y., 954-985-1980; West Lake/Anne Kolb, 954-926-2480.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in County programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2854 at least ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.

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