Outdoor gyms in Bengaluru parks are a hit in many areas, but cry for regular maintenance
The HinduSankey Tank was the first public space in Bengaluru to have outdoor gym equipment in 2015. Focus on South Bengaluru In November 2023, the BBMP issued several tenders to repair children’s play and gym equipment in public parks, with a budget of ₹3.6 crore. Prefer walking While BBMP’s focus has been on fixing gym equipment in parks in South Bengaluru, there Take the case of Krishna Rao, a 61-year-old resident of Koramangala, who prefers walking in the park rather than using the equipment. “Gym equipment are useful for young people and not for people my age, my friends and I prefer walking or practicing basic Yoga techniques, as it is not very stressful and helps us stay fit”. Enthusiasm in south On the contrary, residents in South Bengaluru say that the outdoor gym equipment in parks has been very useful and helps them stay fit.