Customer Case
Abbey Leisure Center
Outdoor Gym Area for the Community
To provide fitness opportunities for residents who may not be able to afford a gym membership, Cambridge City Council partnered with KOMPAN to create a free outdoor fitness space. The site features a variety of calisthenics equipment, cardio bikes, and innovative outdoor strength-training machines. The project goals were to:
Create a fitness destination that offered a unique alternative to traditional, stationary outdoor gym equipment
Install high-quality, durable equipment that requires minimal maintenance and can withstand both heavy use and vandalism
Deliver outdoor fitness options that appeal to a wide range of ages, fitness levels, and user groups
"The community feedback has been great, with such a wide range of people using the equipment. We have groups of teenagers, adults, female-only boot camp classes, our mental health service users, and also the Exercise Referral Scheme running sessions for their members. Park Run also uses it for warm-ups"
Julie Durrant,
Recreation Technical Officer, Cambridge City Council
An Exciting New Outdoor Gym with Industry-Leading Equipment
Abbey Leisure's outdoor space has been transformed into a vibrant fitness destination where community members can stay active, train, and connect. Designed by KOMPAN, the outdoor gym combines with and , creating a welcoming environment for beginners, advanced athletes, and everyone in between.
Since the facility is completely free to use, it offers an inclusive alternative to traditional indoor gyms by helping to remove financial barriers to exercise. From the adjustable to cross-training favorites such as the , , and , users can enjoy a full-body workout in the fresh air.
The project's success was evident from the start. Demand for the facility was so strong that Cambridge City Council partnered with KOMPAN again to expand the outdoor gym, allowing even more people to take advantage of free outdoor fitness opportunities.
Physical
Joy of movement: motor skills, muscle, cardio, and bone density
Social-Emotional
Joy of being together: teamwork, tolerance, and sense of belonging
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