Groups of fifteen people can now exercise together outside in the fresh air with the new fitness equipment recently installed at Lake Ridge Park in Port Elgin.
There are eight pieces of outdoor fitness equipment that have been carefully selected by the Parks and Trails Committee members to encourage adults to get physically active, with two pieces that are accessible and encourage upper body strength and mobility.
“The Town is proud to provide outdoor fitness equipment to our residents and visitors,” said Kristan Shrider, facilities and parks supervisor for the Town. “This adult equipment works with the user’s resistance – this means there are no weights to set or maintain, making the equipment low maintenance and user-friendly.”
“We’re looking forward to collaborating on the landscaping phase of this park,” said Tracy Lambert, president of SauGreen and Trees for Saugeen. “We want to create spaces for contemplation, conversation and activity, and want to hear from the community particularly with their ideas on how to make it work for mature adults.”
The Town staff, Parks and Trails Committee and Trees For Saugeen are creating a landscaping plan with Everest Nurseries’ landscape architect towards a multi year implementation schedule, which will be presented to the community this fall.
The adult fitness equipment project was kept within the budget of the Saugeen Shores’ Council for $35,000 for the first phase.
Bruce Power, through Trees for Saugeen and the Town have generously committed $1,000 each, as well as the Community Foundation of Grey Bruce and Everest Nurseries through the Eva Leflar Memorial Tree Planting Program. This will allow larger trees for more immediate shade, windbreak and privacy.
Through further private funding, even more trees, gardens, and spaces can be created to meet the needs of adults who will enjoy this Port Elgin park. This public/private partnership will put this newly developed Lake Ridge Park on the map and create a destination we can all enjoy.
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