There are many benefits to using an outdoor gym; they are free to use and a fun and effective way to stay active safely. The gyms are an excellent way to maintain/lose weight, strengthen your body and increase fitness levels. It’s easy to keep active when there’s an outdoor gym nearby.

There is no need for an instructor as the equipment is safe and simple to use.

Exercising in the fresh air feels great and is good for your mental wellbeing too, also helps you get some vitamin D from natural daylight whilst hearing the soothing sounds of the local wildlife and immersing yourself in nature.

You can use this equipment when out doing a run/walk to add something extra to your workout.

Suitable for 12 years+ and all abilities, from beginners to advanced users.

You can build your own workout using our easy to use workout planner, this sets out all of the basics you need to get going.

If you are unsure about an exercise or piece of equipment, use our video library below for a demonstration.

The exercises are categorized by colour:

Purple – Warm-Up

Blue – Strength

Orange – Cardio

Find a Park Gym

Maple Park – IP1 2LY

St Augustines Recreational Ground – IP3 9JB

Ravenswood Park – IP3 9UX

Ravenswood Village Green – IP3 9UN

Christchurch Park – IP4 2BX

Holywells Park – IP3 0PG

Murray Park – IP3 9JL

Newbury Road Recreational Ground – IP4 5JT

Castle Hill Park – IP1 6AH

Whitehouse park – IP1 5LR