Gyms to come up at parks in Anantapur

Anantapur: The Municipal Corporation of Anantapur has decided to establish open gymnasiums and health centres in the parks in city limits. The Municipal Corporation has identified 40 parks in residential colonies in the city for further development. The idea is to upgrade all the parks also as fitness centres by setting up gymnasiums both for men and women. Already there are about 10 parks which have fitness equipment.

These parks are drawing the attention of the youth and women who are flocking to the parks for physical exercises, morning walks, conducting of yoga and for meditation.  Municipal Commissioner P V V S Murthy is trying to upgrade parks into fitness and health centres by setting up gym equipment in all parks in a phased manner.

The Rajiv Children Park in the housing board is known for its greenery, vast lung space, restaurant for morning walkers and gym. The park becomes active right from 5 a.m.  Commissioner Murthy told 'The Hans India' that he has plans  to further develop parks and make the city beautiful.