Expansion of Outdoor Fitness Areas in Oberhausen
Outdoor fitness center officially debuts
Oberhausen continues to invest in outdoor fitness facilities, with the latest development being the upcoming outdoor fitness area in Bonmannpark, Lirich. This expansion follows the success of the outdoor fitness area at Sterkrade Stadium, which has been open for public use.
Sterkrade Stadium
The outdoor fitness area at Sterkrade Stadium, located next to Volkspark in Oberhausen, has been officially inaugurated. The facilities at this location are free for public use, providing a cost-free, open-air workout option for residents.
Bonmannpark, Lirich
In Lirich, the Bonmannpark is set to receive upgraded fitness installations. The new facilities will include calisthenics equipment, outdoor yoga and stretching areas, enhanced lighting for extended hours of use, and seating and shaded rest zones for recovery and socializing.
The city councilor, Claudia Salwik, stated that the new outdoor fitness area in Bonmannpark, Lirich responds to the growing trend of outdoor exercise. Dietmar Look, the SPD parliamentary group's sports spokesman, is also pleased about this development.
The location of the new outdoor fitness area in Bonmannpark, Lirich will be in the west of the city. However, no specific date for the inauguration has been given.
Planning Considerations
Dr. Kähler, who based the motion for outdoor fitness areas in Oberhausen on his study "Oberhausen - Sports City in the Ruhr Area", emphasized the importance of versatility, public accessibility, and social control in the planning of future sports facilities in Oberhausen.
These outdoor fitness areas are part of Oberhausen's broader urban development goals to make recreational spaces more attractive and multifunctional, promoting public health and encouraging active lifestyles.
Science and health-and-wellness are integral aspects of the expansion of outdoor fitness areas in Oberhausen, as the latest development sees the installation of calisthenics equipment and outdoor yoga and stretching areas in Bonmannpark, Lirich. Fitness-and-exercise plays a significant role in these facilities, with free public access ensuring residents can engage in cost-free, open-air workouts that contribute to overall wellness.
