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# Bourne Park the latest Ipswich park to receive outdoor gym equipment
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/bourne-park-the-latest-ipswich-park-to-receive-outdoor-gym-equipment/
- Published: 2025-03-25T14:09:03.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:17:09.000Z
- Description: The latest installation brings the total number of free outdoor fitness spaces in Ipswich to seven.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Public Spaces, Councils, Health, Fitness & Wellness, #article, Ipswich Borough Council, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** The addition expands free fitness options for residents as Ipswich Borough Council continues to implement its Play Area Strategy 2022-27.

![Bourne Park fitness area](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1742911646-bourne-park-fitness-area-1.jpg)

Bourne Park fitness area (Ipswich Borough Council)

**The details:** The new outdoor gym features four pieces of equipment:

- Two cross trainers
- A chest press
- A fitness bike

All equipment includes usage instructions for visitors and has been strategically placed next to the paddling pool and play area on the park's east side to ensure community-wide accessibility.

**What they're saying:** Councillor Lucy Trenchard, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Parks and Climate Change, says: "The new fitness space is a welcome addition to Bourne Park to our residents and visitors. Completed just in time for spring, the new equipment offers the community a perfect start to their outdoor fitness routine in the fresh air, free of charge within the beautiful surroundings of the park."

**For context:** This installation joins existing outdoor gyms at Castle Hill, Christchurch Park, Fen Bight Circle, Maple Park, St Augustine's Green and Whitehouse.

**The bigger picture:** As part of the installation process, a large lime tree stump was relocated elsewhere in the park to continue providing a valuable habitat for insects and wildlife.

**The bottom line:** Bourne Park now offers residents a free, accessible option to exercise outdoors while enjoying one of Ipswich's many green spaces.

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