Burnaby’s three Rotary Clubs and the city have teamed up to bring a new, outdoor fitness circuit to Fraser Foreshore Park.
The outdoor exercise equipment should be installed next summer, but the groundbreaking ceremony took place last Friday.
“This is just another part of our contribution to make our city a better place to live, play and work,” said Rotarian Bala Naidoo.
The fitness circuit will be similar to the one in Central Park, except the pieces of equipment will be clustered in four groups of three. That means people can work out together while strolling through the waterfront park.
The idea for the circuit came about when the Rotary clubs approached the city to discuss a project that could commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary, which takes place in 2017.
Mayor Derek Corrigan attended Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony and thanked those who supported and donated to the project.
The three Rotary clubs will pitch in $150,000 in total to build the circuit. They’ve raised roughly $75,000 so far and need another $75,000 from businesses and private donors. To get involved, visit www.rotaryburnaby.org and click on fundraisers.
The three clubs are the Rotary Club of Burnaby, the Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown, and the Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake.
