Thank you.
What?
Parkour and Freerunning. What are they? Parkour and freerunning are often confused for being the same thing but, in fact, they are not, as many traceurs are quick to point out.
Parkour is a selfless and utilitarian mind-body discipline. It’s about being strong to be helpful. Practitioners are called traceurs (males) and traceusses (females). Their goal is always to get from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible – no frills or tricks included. Parkour is not a sport just like being a Jedi is not a sport. They are mindsets.
Freerunning, on the other hand, is like an artistic sport with the objective being the expression of artistic style and personal freedom. It’s about flow and creativity and there doesn’t even need to be a Point B, as with parkour. There are no rules or limitations. Both parkour and freerunning utilize natural and man-made features of the cityscape to leap, climb, swing, balance, and vault over. Most traceurs and traceuses also practice freerunning.
Where?
Fort Worth Water Gardens
1600 Commerce Street
Fort Worth, TX, 75102
Or
Reverchon Park
3505 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX, 75219
Or
Robert E. Lee Park
3400 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Dallas, TX, 75219
For Who?
- Designed with people of all ages and physical abilities in mind.
- Children and teenagers wanting to have fun, get active, and learn some awesome athletic skills.
- Adults seeking a healthy, exciting, and dynamic way to have fun, get more active, and play with friends and family.
- Anyone wanting to feel energized and improve balance and flexibility.
When?
Every Saturday from 11am to 1pm.
Cost?
Parkour in the Park is always FREE!
We want these events to be accessible to everyone. Love donations are greatly appreciated and go towards purchasing water, snacks, and band-aids.