New facilities on track to boost health and fitness
LOCAL AUTHORITY INVESTS IN COUNTRY PARK PROJECT
HART District Council is embarking on a spring project to further enhance the popular bike tracks at Edenbrook Country Park, near Fleet.
A new track and three trails are in line to be created, in addition to the installation of new exercise equipment and a shaded area.
The district council said beginners will be able to try a new wheeled sports track, which can be ridden on by anything with wheels, including skateboards and wheelchairs. A 100metre flow trail, with a gentle slope, caters for riders on hybrid bikes, balance bikes, those with child seats on the back or those towing a small trailer.
More experienced riders can enjoy a more challenging 440m skills adventure trail and a new drops zone trail with progressive drops of 30cm, 60cm and 90cm.
Residents and site users voted last summer between a choice of new teen items for the area, and callisthenics was the top choice. New equipment will aid exercises that rely on body weight only and is suitable for both beginners and experts.
Cllr David Neighbour, the leader of the district council, said: “We are proud of our countryside team whose forward-thinking, vision and community work continue to deliver projects such as this. These areas are essential for residents’ health and wellbeing, and do a fantastic job in encouraging them to get outside, staying healthy and active.”
Work at the site was due to begin at the end of this month. The current pump and jump tracks will remain open as the enhancements will be installed in new areas. The district council is asking everyone to stay off the areas in development until the project is completed in May.