The £40,000 project will feature 6 pieces of fitness equipment chosen specifically to provide gentle exercise for pensioners.

The Hyde Park Senior Playground — which will be free — will be project managed by Royal Parks and funded under part of Westminster Council's ward budget scheme.

The idea to build an older people's play area was proposed by local residents from the Knightsbridge Association, who highlighted the fact that many older people find indoor gyms intimidating.

Royal Parks chief executive Mark Camley said: "We are keen to encourage people of all ages to keep fit and active and we believe that this new facility will inspire many people to take exercise and have fun while they're doing it."

 

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