Tilehurst Parish Council installs new gym equipment at Calcot Recreation Ground in response to growing demand

New outdoor gym equipment has been installed at Calcot Recreation Ground, near Sainsbury’s.

Tilehurst Parish Council installed the new, free Big Rig, cardio combo and resistance shoulder press near the current Calcot Playground at Highview.

And this is now open for all ages and abilities to use.

In 2021, the parish council conducted a survey which revealed a growing demand amongst young people for new outdoor gym equipment at its recreation grounds.

A Big Rig was installed at Turnhams Farm Recreation Ground in June 2023.

After the success of this facility, the parish council decided this equipment might also be enjoyed at Calcot.

Its latest project was part-funded by West Berkshire Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Bid Fund, which was matched by the parish council.