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***image1***Issue:
The Ramstein Southside Fitness Center track is closed for repair and the completion date is set for 2006. In addition to this, the tennis courts near Donnelly Park have also been closed due to construction. This limits our options for physical activity. Why can’t Ramstein American High school unlock their gates to the track and tennis courts?
Response:
I understand and appreciate your concern about the closure of the track at the Southside Fitness Center and the tennis courts near Donnelly Park due to ongoing construction projects. However, with the start of classes at Ramstein American High School we are beginning a robust fall sports and other activities program to include football, cross country, volleyball, tennis, golf, cheerleading and band. Because the high school has a limited amount of facilities to support all of these competing requirements, it simply cannot absorb any additional users at this time.
Fortunately there are other tennis courts and running options besides those at RAHS available to the base populace. On the tennis front, there are three lighted courts adjacent to the SS fitness center open 24 hours a day for all to enjoy. As for running and aerobic activity, you have a couple of different options to choose from. First, both the Ramstein Northside and Southside fitness centers offer various types of treadmills, steppers, stationary bikes, etc. Also, both locations offer well marked outdoor jogging trails for everyone’s benefit (trail maps are available near the front desk).
As new projects get underway or those already in progress continue throughout the base or the KMC, every effort is made to minimize the negative impact on community quality of life.
But the reality is that progress sometimes creates short-term challenges we must cope with such as fewer physical fitness facility options available for a time. With cooperation fostered by patience and the understanding that sacrifice today will lead to long-term benefits tomorrow, we should all be able to find a way to enjoy our favorite activities.
