40 more civic parks to get fitness equipment

Anantapur: The Municipal Corporation of Anantapur has identified 40 parks in residential colonies to set up gymnasiums and fitness centres for the benefit of men and women especially for the youth. Already, there are about 10 parks which have fitness equipment.

These parks are drawing the attention of the youth and women, who are flocking to the parks for yoga and physical exercises, morning walks, meditation and relaxation. Municipal Commissioner PVVS Murthy with his youthful ideas is trying to upgrade parks into fitness and health centres by setting up gym equipment in all parks in a phased manner.

The Rajiv Children Park in the Housing Board Colony is known for its greenery, vast lung space, restaurant for morning walkers and for gym users. The park teems with life right from 5 am. It is also a meeting point for many who are busy with the everyday chores and hardly finds time for social gatherings. Commissioner Murthy told 'The Hans India' that the latest trend is emergence of city parks as fitness centres.

The parks which were once visited by only senior citizens are now bustling with life with the presence of the youth and students in large numbers in the parks. He called for cooperation of all Residents Welfare Associations in further developing the ambiance of parks, roads and lanes of the city.