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Botetourt Co. community members unveil fitness equipment for seniors

TROUTVILLE, Va. – A new playground was unveiled in Troutville Town Park on Monday, only this one’s for adults.

A ribbon cutting was held for the new senior fitness equipment on Monday.

The project was spearheaded by a couple of community members who saw a need: Dean Paderick, who recently passed of cancer, and Skeets Ulrich.

They wanted to give people a place to stay active and work out while watching their kids.

After fundraising for years, Ulrich said he’s happy to see it come to fruition.

“I hope it adds a healthier community,” Ulrich said. “Not only Troutville, but the entire county.”

Ulrich said the equipment is valued at over $40,000.

He said the project was made possible by grants, and private donations.