New outdoor exercise equipment is coming to Redcliffe Park.

We understand the local community value outdoor exercise equipment as it provides a free and fun alternative for the community to be more physically active.

As a result of community feedback, we are pleased to advise that the City will be installing new outdoor exercise equipment at Redcliffe Park.

A community survey was undertaken December 2022 to January 2023 to ensure the exercise equipment reflected the needs of the community. Consultation indicated strong support for the proposed equipment, with over 70% of respondents noting their were ‘likely’ or ‘very likely’ to use the equipment.

The community provided feedback on their preferred exercise types, ranking them in order of importance from highest to lowest:

The design scope also considers that the equipment will:

The equipment will be installed on the southern end of the reserve, on the corner of Grand Parade and the car park entrance. This location is close to parking, has natural shade and is supported by local sporting clubs using the facility.

Initial scoping identified this as the preferred location due to:

• Shade in the morning and afternoon.
• Visible for park users and their safety.
• Close to the car park.
• No conflict with sporting clubs, the playground area or community centre users.
• Future proofing for any car park expansion (should it be required).