Sep
How Fitness Equipment for Parks Helps Local Communities
Equipment for parks can be a game changer for a local community. Investing in positive communal spaces that give people more opportunities to spend time outside can be transformative. That’s why fitness equipment for parks is becoming such a popular option across a broad spectrum of different areas. It’s not only a positive community focal point but has a lot of great local benefits too.
Fitness + Vitamin –
One of the major benefits of equipment for parks is that it makes gym equipment free and accessible to everyone. That means that you can do everything you’d do in an indoor fitness space, whether that’s strength building or cardio but outside – with an extra dose of Vitamin D thrown in too.
No limits on staying healthy –
Gym memberships can be expensive and are financially out of reach for many people – but staying healthy doesn’t need to be. Where there is fitness equipment for parks installed anyone can focus on improving their physical health without having to worry about associated costs. The opportunity to get in shape is there 24/7 and anyone in the local community will have access to it.
Lower stress rates all round –
The past couple of years have been tough on everyone and stress rates have gone through the roof. Exercise is an effective way to combat stress, providing a simple form of stress relief that will make anyone feel better. This has a lot of benefits in a community context, from lowering crime rates to making it easier for everyone to treat each other with respect.
Making communities more attractive –
Especially in areas that would benefit from some regeneration, equipment for parks can make all the difference in terms of attracting new people in. Not only does investment in community spaces like this show that this is an area that prioritises health and local relationships, but equipment for parks can be placed close to areas where visitors will ideally linger and see just how much the place has to offer. This can be key to attracting new people looking for somewhere to live.
A gateway for multi-generational play –
Equipment for parks might be somewhere that kids hang out with their friends or adults meet new people. However, it also offers the opportunity for people of all ages to join in with activities and meet others, from their own generation or a different one. Equipment for parks can be used to foster a genuine sense of local community that includes everyone, from across the age spectrum.
A healthier local community –
As well as helping to minimise stress levels, exercise has a lot of other benefits for humans. For example, it increases blood circulation and can help to lower rates of depression. This is all enhanced when that exercise is taking place outside.
Equipment for parks has a lot to contribute to the community. From bringing people together to helping to facilitate healthier lifestyles, an investment like this generates many benefits.
Caloo are leading providers of both outdoor gym equipment and playground equipment for parks and schools, if you have a project in mind our team would love to hear about it, contact us today!
Alternatively, you can take a look at a previous case study from our most recent local park project.
