TAKING advantage of Durban’s outdoor gyms is a fantastic way to get in shape for the New Year! Durban has more than 25 outdoor gyms that fall under the eThekwini Municipality, which aims to promote healthy living among residents living in the metro.
The initiative was the brainchild of the municipality’s Parks, Recreation and Culture unit, as the custodians of sports, recreation and leisure in the city. The project, which the municipality first piloted in 2014, targets people from all walks of life and can be found in areas such as Bulwer Park, Glenwood, Umlazi, KwaMashu’s D, G and K sections, KwaXimba, Folweni, Clermont and KwaDabeka. Here is a list of the outdoor gyms available in the greater Berea area that will help you reach your fitness goals in no time! And the best part about the outdoor gyms installed by the City is that they are completely free!
North Beach Outdoor Gym
North Beach Outdoor Gym is located at North Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa. The sound of crashing waves on Durban’s beachfront creates the perfect ambience at North Beach Outdoor Gym and is perfect for morning workouts while enjoying the breeze from the ocean on your face or for evening workouts as the sun sets on Durban City. Before using the outdoor gym, you can take a walk or run along the promenade. Because the gym is situated next to the police station, you also don’t have to fret about safety.
Albert Park Gym
The outdoor gym at Albert Park, on Diakonia Avenue in central Durban, is a great spot for those Durban residents who live in the Durban CBD. This gym is also completely free and open to the public and is housed in a public park, so parents can take their children along and keep an eye on them while they get a workout in.
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Sutton Crescent Outdoor Gym
The Sutton Crescent outdoor gym in Morningside is also situated in a local park. It is frequented by many Berea residents who also use the park for jogging, walking and running. The park is situated near many local restaurants, shops and cafés, so it is the perfect place for people on the go, who like to knock errands out in one go!
Butcher Road Outdoor Gym
Located in a park on Butcher Road in Sydenham is an outdoor gym that is fit for the whole family. The park includes swings and a merry-go-round for children, and for adults and young adults, who would like to improve their physique, there is an outdoor gym equipped with various machines that help you get your muscles toned for the summer!
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Bulwer Park Outdoor Gym
Bulwer Park is in the Glenwood, Umbilo and Berea areas. The park has recently been upgraded and is a fun place for the family. Within the park is the Bulwer Park Outdoor Gym, which is a great place to visit in the green space around you and enjoy the fresh air. Parents with children can utilise the outdoor gym facilities and watch their children play in the park. There are a few coffee shops in the area and a few nearby restaurants, too. Bulwer Park Outdoor Gym is the perfect place to get fit for residents who have busy schedules and who are mostly on the move.
