McDonald's opens gym for kids
July 9, 2006
LOS ANGELES — A Whittier, Calif.-based McDonald's restaurant opened its doors to the world's second McDonald's R Gym, a dedicated in-restaurant play area that features interactive game zones designed for children aged 4 to 12.
Equipped with stationary bicycles attached to video games, dance pads, basketball hoops, monkey bars, an obstacle course, and a host of other games, the R Gym is intended to provide a fun, easy and convenient way for children to increase their physical activity.
Underscored by games that develop physical coordination, strength development, aerobic conditioning and social skills, the McDonald's R Gym is a refreshed version of the McDonald's Playplace, which debuted in Chula Vista, Calif. 1971.
The R Gym features the Toddler Zone, an active play environment with age appropriate games that develop physical coordination and social skills; the Active Zone, designed for children aged four-to-eight that promotes physical fitness through fun play; the Sports Zone which features a series of sport oriented activities to promote aerobic exercise for children aged 9-to-12; the Parent Zone which features comfortable seating and provides an excellent monitoring area for their children; and the Dining Area which allows families to spend time together while eating.
The first R Gym launched in March 2006 in Tulsa, Okla. Over the next year, more than 20 will be installed in McDonald's restaurants throughout California.
