Ipswich Borough Council has installed new outdoor fitness equipment in Bourne Park, providing residents and visitors with more opportunities to stay active and improve their wellbeing outdoors.
The fitness equipment includes two cross trainers, a chest press, and a fitness bike, with each piece of equipment including instructions on how they should be used.
The fitness space has been provided as part of Ipswich Borough Council’s Play Area Strategy 2022-27 and is the seventh gym to be installed in Ipswich, joining those at Castle Hill, Christchurch Park, Fen Bight Circle, Maple Park, St Augustine’s Green and Whitehouse.
The space has been installed next to the paddling pool and play area on the east side of the park ensuring accessibility for the whole community. A large lime tree stump which was previously in the space has been relocated to another section of the park, providing a valuable habitat for insects and wildlife.
Councillor Lucy Trenchard, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Parks and Climate Change, says:
“The new fitness space is a welcome addition to Bourne Park to our residents and visitors.
“Completed just in time for spring, the new equipment offers the community a perfect start to their outdoor fitness routine in the fresh air, free of charge within the beautiful surroundings of the park.”