Planet Fitness Smithfield Donates Equipment to Providence Police Department

Donation aims to support health and wellness of local first responders 

Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is donating commercial-grade fitness equipment from its Smithfield club to support the health and wellness of local first responders at the Providence Police Department.

Nate Eastman, Providence PD, Investigator

This comes on the heels of a donation from the North Providence Planet Fitness last fall. As local clubs update their equipment, they aim to give back to the community.

The Providence Police Department will receive one rower, two treadmills, and one stepmill.

Throughout 2025, local Planet Fitness franchisees donated 74 pieces of commercial-grade fitness equipment to schools, first responders, and town organizations, while 33 clubs participated in the Holiday Giving Trees initiative, collecting 1,800+ gifts for children through Boys & Girls Clubs across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Several local clubs exceeded their giving goals.

About Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness clubs in the world by number of members and locations. As of December 31, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.8 million members and 2,896 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. Approximately 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business owners.

Caption, photo, top: Nate Eastman, Providence PD, Investigator – Nick Lesieur, Smithfield Club Manager – Vanessa Souza, CDM Regional Director – Vincent Lopez, Providence PD, Investigator – John Davis, CDM District Manager