What to know about Orange
- Orange has a series of council outdoor gyms that anyone can use for free, with signs explaining how to use the equipment.Source: Orange City Council, Outdoor gyms
- The Moulder Park Loop has six exercise stations between Sampson Street and Clinton Street, including resistance training equipment.Source: Orange City Council, Outdoor gyms
- An outdoor gym for people with a disability sits at the Warrendine Street entrance to Moulder Park, next to the velodrome.Source: Orange City Council, Outdoor gyms
- Margaret Stevenson Park, at Algona Crescent and Spring Street, has outdoor equipment for weight resistance.Source: Orange City Council, Outdoor gyms
- Gosling Creek Reserve covers about 35 hectares at Forest Road and Bloomfield Road, and its six-station loop follows shared sealed paths.Source: Orange City Council, Gosling Creek Reserve
- The walking and cycling trail from Lake Canobolas to Orange is about 8.5km.Source: Orange City Council, Lake Canobolas
Outdoor gyms anyone can use
Orange City Council keeps a series of outdoor gyms that are free for anyone, and each has signs on how to use the equipment. Signs only go so far, though. A trainer can check your form, set the number of rounds and add the stretches and core work a station cannot.
Moulder Park, twice over
The Moulder Park Loop has six stations between Sampson Street and Clinton Street, including resistance training equipment. At the park's Warrendine Street entrance, next to the velodrome, there is also an outdoor gym designed for people with a disability (Orange City Council). If you use a wheelchair or other mobility aid, mention it on the request form so the trainer can plan around that station.
Weights at Margaret Stevenson Park
On the corner of Algona Crescent and Spring Street, Margaret Stevenson Park has a collection of outdoor equipment for weight resistance. It is a useful base for one-on-one sessions built around strength.
Gosling Creek and Lake Canobolas
Gosling Creek Reserve covers about 35 hectares at Forest Road and Bloomfield Road, with sealed shared paths that connect to other parts of Orange. Its six-station loop has static equipment for chin ups, sit ups and jump touches. For a longer day out, the trail from Lake Canobolas to Orange is about 8.5km, and the council suggests allowing two hours to walk it.
Orange questions
Does a trainer need council approval to use an outdoor gym in Orange?
We did not find an Orange City Council rule on this. Ask the trainer, and if you are unsure, the council can tell you.
Do you cover Bloomfield, Glenroi and Spring Hill?
Yes. Pop your suburb or village into the form and we find one trainer for it.