Hays Paddock is one of the 4 locations where we proposed new outdoor fitness equipment to be installed. The proposed site for the new outdoor fitness equipment is at the northern end of the main sport pavilion, adjacent the playground.

This location will make sure the new equipment does not affect the valuable open space at the reserve. It also provides close access to the nearby drinking fountain and will help maintain a safe distance from active sport.

Aerial birds eye view of Hays Paddock with the icon located at the Northern end of the main sport pavilion, adjacent the playground to show the location for the proposed equipment.

Proposed location for the new fitness equipment in Hays Paddock.

Feedback from our community

We sought community feedback on our proposal to install the new outdoor fitness equipment at Hays Paddock. The community feedback survey was open from 17 March to 3 April 2022. We would like to thank the 84 people who completed this survey for their feedback.

Out of those who completed the survey, 89% of people supported the new outdoor fitness equipment being installed at this location.

We also heard from 11 people that they would like pull-up or other static upper body equipment.

What we will deliver at Hays Paddock

At Hays Paddock, we provided a mix of strength and cardio equipment including:

  • a Leg Press to engage the user’s core and lower body
  • a Chest Press for upper body strength
  • a Balance Beam for agility and balance
  • a Step-up, Aerobic Cycle and Elliptical Trainer to increase cardio fitness and full body strength
  • stand-alone Pull-up Bars at 2 different heights, which we added to the design based on feedback during community consultation.

The colour for the equipment is lime green and charcoal. It also has a grey rubber under surface.

The size of the area is around 81 meters squared. We also added a new resting seat near the area.

The equipment was installed at the northern end of the main sport pavilion, near the playground.

The equipment is designed to suit a range of ages and abilities.

What we will deliver at the other locations

More detailed information on the survey results for the other 3 proposed locations, and what we delivered at each of these locations, is available on our:

For information about the project overall, see our Outdoor fitness equipment in Boroondara page.