Officials with Humble ISD are hosting a dedication ceremony for a new outdoor obstacle course and fitness area at Kingwood Middle School at 5 p.m. Sept. 10.

The details

According to an Aug. 26 news release, the course was designed by Greenfields Outdoor Fitness and was inspired by the obstacle challenges seen on "American Ninja Warrior."

The course has 17 unique obstacle features, including:
  • Slanted jump boards
  • A spider web climber
  • Cheese walls
  • A Burmese floating bridge
  • A salmon ladder
  • Hovering beams
According to the news release, the fitness area, located next to the obstacle course, was designed by Kompan. Features include:
  • Five strength machines
  • An ab bench
  • A lower-back bench
  • A pull-up bar
  • Leg lift bars
Some context

According to the release, this is the sixth new outdoor obstacle course and fitness area completed in HISD. Other district middle and high schools will receive these enhancements by 2027 as part of the $775 million bond package approved by voters in May 2022.


Officials noted elementary school playgrounds and middle school fitness areas are open to the public when school is not in session.