Bassetlaw District Council is bringing a more accessible, community friendly outdoor gym to The Canch in Worksop.
Work is getting underway this week to remove most of the existing exercise equipment in the Adizone area and replace it with eight brand new pieces, including a PowerSmart hand bike, seated shoulder press, a recumbent bike, new surfacing and the creation of a new floor painted workout area.
Costing £50k, it has been designed by the Great Outdoor Gym Company and work will begin on installation this week with an area fenced off for safety purposes.
Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said: “This is an exciting project to revamp part of one of our much-loved parks and make it more accessible for the whole community.
“We hope it provides an additional opportunity for people of all ages to be able to socialise and enjoy time exercising together.”
The equipment being replaced has been at The Canch since 2010 and as well as coming to the end of its service life, replacement parts are no longer available for some of the pieces.
The new equipment has been made in accordance with Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) guidelines, which recognises products designed with accessibility in mind, and includes an app people can download to log and track their own workouts.
The investment forms part of the councils Vision 2040 Healthy District ambition which includes a commitment to maintaining high quality local exercise options.
Meanwhile essential repairs are continuing at the splash park with work starting this week.
Last Updated on Monday, May 19, 2025