New equipment helps children to have fun while getting fit (From Worcester News)
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New equipment helps children to have fun while getting fit
10:41am Tuesday 25th March 2008 in
MODERN play equipment designed to combat childhood obesity will soon be available in Worcester.
Work on the I-Play, an interactive climbing frame, has now begun in Cripplegate Park, St John's after the city won almost £45,000 in lottery funding for the equipment in a televised public vote for ITV's People's Millions.
Councillor Margaret Layland, joint chairman of the Friends of Cripplegate Park, said: "We are so grateful to everyone who voted for this trail-blazing piece of equipment.
"It will be wonderful to see the children enjoying it this summer and getting fitter at the same time."
The solar-powered, vandal proof I-Play uses computer technology to encourage children to get fit while having fun.
The equipment is covered in switches and LED lights. The aim is for children to run between each switch as fast as they can, competing for the highest score.
It can also be used by children in wheelchairs and those with hearing or sight impairment.
The I-Play is due to be ready by early summer.
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Councillor Margaret Layland, pictured with other members of the Friends of Cripplegate Park, helps to install the new I-Play equipment paid for by a £45,000 lottery grant after a television vote last year. Picture by John Anyon. 12342801
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