The village of Lúčka in the district of Svidník lies in the southwestern part of the Low Beskids, in the lower part of the Topola valley at the confluence of the Topoľa, Čurlík and Čepcovský potok watercourses. About 500 inhabitants live here in the picturesque rural nature.

The municipality applied for a grant in the Together for the Region 2025 program with the project Healthy Body, Healthy Spirit – Let's Breathe Clean Air! And successfully. The grassy area in front of the building, where the local volunteer fire brigade is located, was gradually transformed into an outdoor fitness space, which was missing in the village.

"We wanted to create a safe space that would allow residents of all ages to engage in physical activities in the fresh air: children, youth, seniors, but also residents with mental disabilities," says project coordinator Anna Sopková (in the photo when handing over symbolic checks), who continuously "supplied" us with photos and news from the "Lúčany area".

The municipality also involved volunteers and local organizations in the project - the Voluntary Fire Brigade DHZ Lúčka, the Physical Education Union Topľan Lúčka and the Basic Organization of Pensioners of Slovakia Lúčka. Preparatory work related to the installation of exercise elements began in June, and despite the fact that the training ground was still only "on paper", the project partners – seniors from the ZO JDS Lúčka have already organized a sports day. It was a training preparation for the district round of the senior sports games in Svidník, where they placed in the highest place. Anna Sopková is convinced that they have shown that age is just a number and that the fitness space that has grown up in their village is really for everyone.

"Thank you for the grant. Exercise elements have been used since they were assembled - by children, youth, seniors. We beautified their surroundings by planting perennials and created three perennial beds. We are also planning a discussion - a workshop with a fitness trainer and a nutritionist, who will show us all the right exercises on these exercise elements on the spot and at the same time learn as much as possible about a healthy lifestyle suitable for all ages."