New free outdoor gym for Westminster residents
A brand-new outdoor gym, featuring six different pieces of fitness equipment, opened on the Grosvenor Estate in Westminster. The gym has replaced an unused playground and will provide residents with free opportunities to stay active locally.
On Saturday, 27th July, Westminster council held a community event on the estate to officially open the gym. The gym was opened by Councillor Liza Begum, Cabinet member for Housing Services, and local Councillor Gillian Arrindell, along with committee members from the local Residents Association. Residents of all ages tried out the new facilities and were supported by two sports coaches from Everyone Active, who demonstrated how to use the different pieces of equipment.
The gym’s location and equipment were planned and agreed with local residents back in 2023. The six pieces of equipment provide the opportunity for residents to exercise lots of different muscles. Some of them may be harder work for beginners compared with some of the others.
The gym will be opened each morning seven days a week and locked in the evening at around 8pm in the summer and 5pm in the winter.
