Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Do you want an outdoor gym in Finsbury Park?
Haringey have just asked us (the Friends of Finsbury Park) for an opinion on their proposal to put an outdoor gym in the American Gardens, near the small play area.
Is this a good idea?
Is it the right location?
Opinion amogst our committee was divided between "yes it's a great idea" and "no, it will spoil the area and encourage agressive men with large dogs" so what do you think?
The American Gardens are the bit of the park adjacent to Endymion Road between the Vehicle Gate and the New River, ie the Harringay bit.
An outdoor gym is a collection of play/exercise equipment for grown ups; apparently the children's play area is currently being used as exercise equipment.
Is this a good idea?
Is it the right location?
Opinion amogst our committee was divided between "yes it's a great idea" and "no, it will spoil the area and encourage agressive men with large dogs" so what do you think?
The American Gardens are the bit of the park adjacent to Endymion Road between the Vehicle Gate and the New River, ie the Harringay bit.
An outdoor gym is a collection of play/exercise equipment for grown ups; apparently the children's play area is currently being used as exercise equipment.
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Permalink Reply by Simon Attfield on
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In principle I think outdoor gyms are a great idea - so I say yes. Encourage people to excercise. People take their kids to the park and they get a workout on the play equipment, but the adults sit and do nothing. Why not use that time to work up a sweat. Which makes me think, why not put the gym next to the playground? That way parents can excercise whilst keeping half an eye on the kids.
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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on
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As has been pointed out, this is just free advertising for Adidas and the council are getting a kick-back (probably). That's why it needs to be near a road.
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Do you know the council are getting a kick back?
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