Proposed Calisthenics Equipment in Queensway Park, Wellingborough

Feedback updated 27 Oct 2025

We asked

We sought feedback on the proposals to instal Calisthenics equipment at Queensway Park, Wellingborough. The engagement also sought the views of what kind of equipment residents and park users would like to see.

You said

86 responses were received. The majority of responded were positive regarding Calisthenics equipment being installed in the the park, that they would use or know someone who would benefit from use. This is to assist with the health and wellbeing of the community and divert from criminal activities.

We did

There is currently a tender process in operation for the required equipment. We hope that the equipment will be installed during December 2025 and January 2026, weather permitting. There is also a proposal of an official opening in February/March 2026.

Overview

Having secured funding from Office of the Police Fire and Crime Commissioner and Greatwell Homes, North Northamptonshire Council are planning the installation of a calisthenics rig at Queenway Park, Wellingborough.

The proposed site is near Shelley Road, close to the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), as per the plan below:

We’d now like to understand your views on the type of equipment you would like to see in the park.

There is also the possibility of additional funding being secured for outdoor equipment at a later date and we would like to understand how you would like that funding to be used.

This survey closes at 23.59 on 10 August 2025.

For information about how consultation and engagement responses are managed, please see the consultation and engagement privacy notice.

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