Have your say on the proposed specialist community gym equipment in Queensway Park, Wellingborough

09 July 2025

North Northamptonshire Council is asking residents of Wellingborough and beyond for their views on a proposed 'calisthenics rig' in Queensway Park near Shelley Road, close to the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).

Having secured funding from Office of the Police Fire and Crime Commissioner and Greatwell Homes, the council is planning to install the facility in a bid to improve resident's health and combat crime in the community.

Everyday movements, such as squatting and pushing up, are examples of calisthenics and they are beneficial for overall body function, strength, and mobility. A calisthenics rig is a metal structure or frame designed for bodyweight exercises, commonly used in calisthenics training, street workout, or outdoor fitness. It typically includes multiple bars and stations to perform exercises like: pull ups, dips, muscle ups, etc.

View the full survey and take part in shaping the facility. You will be asked  a few questions about yourself - name, age, etc, and for your preference over dip bar, pull up bar and monkey bars. There is also the possibility of additional funding being secured for outdoor equipment at a later date and the council would like to understand how you would like to see that funding used. You will be questioned as to whether you would rather additional outdoor equipment such as chest press, lat pull down, exercise bike, cross trainer, and wheel chair access equipment.

We are delighted to have secured funding for this facility and now we are keen to hear from you to help us shape it and make it fit for purpose.

Fitness can and should be an accessible space for all, helping everyone to unlock their full potential. We’re confident that the facility will truly help to transform lives and we want to know from you, our residents, your views on the type of equipment you would like to see in the park. The survey won't take long and it will benefit all of us.Cllr Brian Benneyworth, North Northamptonshire Council's Executive Member for Health and Leisure

This survey closes at 23:59pm on 10 August 2025.

For further enquiries on the matter contact: [email protected]