Good news for fitness enthusiasts in Douglasville—the Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park has opened a brand new Fitness Center, fully equipped and completely free of charge. Locals looking to break a sweat have now got a convenient spot to pump iron without pumping out cash from their wallets. Whether it's stepping up the cardio game on a treadmill or bulking up with free weights, this gym's got you covered.

The recently unveiled facility requires users to sign up for a gym membership at no cost—yes, you heard it right, it’s free—all they need to do is complete a one-time waiver at the center's front desk with the assistance of a Recreation Assistant, once that's done, it's smooth sailing, they just need to check in at the front desk before each session, adults 18 and over are welcome to enjoy the benefits of this community asset.

According to the City of Douglasville's official website, the Ike Owings Fitness Center is kitted out with a variety of exercise equipment, from dumbbell weight racks and benches to a lat pulldown machine and a smith machine—not to mention the standard gym staples like treadmills, ellipticals, and seated bicycles, as long as you're over 18, you have full access to this health hub.

The Fitness Center has carved out generous time slots to accommodate most schedules; it is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM, Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM and it also opens on Sundays from 12 PM to 5 PM, so there really is no excuse not to get that workout in whether you’re an early bird or a weekend warrior, you’ve got options.