FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The Fort Cavazos Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host a ground-breaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Oct. 16 to recognize the beginning of the construction phase of the Abrams Outdoor Fitness Park.

The outdoor fitness park is a project that will be the first of its kind in the Army and is located behind Abrams Physical Fitness Center, on 58th Street.

It will provide a place for family-friendly fitness opportunities. It consists of five diverse fitness spaces including an area to hold group fitness, a multi-use court and a playground for children to enjoy while adults are engaging in physical fitness activities.

Media interested in covering the event should call Fort Cavazos Media Relations at 254-449-5298 no later than 3 p.m. Oct. 15.

On the day of the event, media will gather at the Marvin Leath Visitor Center south side parking lot by 12:30 p.m. to be escorted onto post by Public Affairs personnel.