Fitness enthusiasts and budding athletes will be rejoicing at the news that Victoria Park will soon contain a brand new outdoor gym.
Work has begun on installing a new set of exercise equipment within the park that will be opened by Newbury mayor Nigel Foot at 11am on Thursday, April 18, at the same place the previous gym was located.
The new outdoor gym will contain several different pieces of new exercise equipment, including a multi-purpose fitness frame, pull up bars, a chest press, a leg press, a rower and more.
Leader of Newbury Town Council Gary Norman said: “We are thrilled to introduce the new outdoor exercise equipment to Victoria Park.
“This project reflects our commitment to promoting health and wellbeing within our community.
“The existing equipment had been in place for a number of years and was effectively worn out because of its high level of usage.
“Hopefully, the new equipment will be used by regular exercisers as well as encouraging others to give it a go.”
The council has said that the state-of-the-art equipment has been carefully selected to cater to a variety of exercise preferences and fitness goals.
It also hopes that the new fitness area will foster a sense of community among park visitors by encouraging people to exercise together in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
The gym will be open to the public free of charge during regular park hours.
