ParkTalk Podcast: Decade of Health and Wellness

Friday, August 7, 2026

Episode Description

Since 2016, Fort Hill Activity Center has provided the community with a high-quality facility to accomplish health and wellness goals. In this episode of the ParkTalk Podcast, Superintendent of Facilities Sue Buziecki and Fitness Manager Kristina McGrath discuss the impacts the facility has made on the community the past 10 years and what the future has instore.

Quotes from the Episode

What makes the facility such an important part of the community?

It’s a multigenerational facility. We have members of all ages and all abilities. It’s also a time for people to connect with their community. I also think we offer some unique things by having the Rec and Roll, from having WDSRA (Western DuPage Special Recreation Association) a second site there, and we have NeuroFLX. – Sue Buziecki 

We have program participants as young as 2-3 years old, and we have middle schoolers through people at age 90 coming in for fitness programs and our fitness center, so you’re getting people of all ages gathering at the same place, and it’s really nice to see the interactions of those groups in one facility. – Kristina McGrath

What is Fort Hill Activity Center’s role in supporting the community’s health and wellness?

We offer some wellness seminars, we have the ability for the public to still come in without purchasing a membership, and then personal training. You’re seeing the trend of people taking their health seriously for longevity purposes. – Sue Buziecki

Longevity is such a big buzzword in the health industry right now. It’s not just about getting big and strong or being able to run a 10K or a marathon, it’s really about “What can I do today to make sure I can do the things I want to do in my 60s or 70s?” That’s the goal. You want to feel good for as long as possible. – Kristina McGrath

How is the Park District celebrating Fort Hill Activity Center’s 10th anniversary?

We are having a free event on August 22 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. We’re going to have some free classes you can attend, an A.I. photobooth, open gym gymnastics, and indoor track will be free as well. – Sue Buziecki

We’re going to have Zumba in the gym at 9:00 a.m., Body Jam in the gym at 10:05 a.m., and then we’ll have a yoga class in Studio D at 10:45 a.m. All of those classes are open to the public, so people are welcome to come in and check out some of our instructors! – Kristina McGrath