Jamshedpur: Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Ltd (Tata Steel UISL) has equipped six parks in Jamshedpur with open gyms, and has also developed children’s play areas in two of the parks to provide additional recreational facilities. The facilities are ready for inauguration and aim to encourage residents to exercise and enjoy outdoor recreation close to home.The six parks include Postal Park and Triangular Park in Baridih, Sonari Park opposite Ram Mandir, Amal Sangh Park in Sidhgora, Raghuwar Nagar Park in Burmamines, and Bhuiyadih Park near Litti Chowk.Triangular Park in Baridih has 12 pieces of open gym equipment, including an aerial stroller, Abs board double, shoulder twirl, surfboard, shoulder exerciser, double parallel bar, etc., and a children’s play area. Sonari Park and Amal Sangh Park have six pieces of gym equipment each. Raghuwar Nagar Park will have 12, while Bhuiyadih Park has six pieces of gym equipment along with a children’s play area.“The open gyms at these parks are ready for inauguration. These facilities will provide residents with opportunities to exercise in their neighbourhood without having to travel far,” said company spokesperson Amrita Kumar.The facilities are expected to benefit morning walkers, senior citizens, young people and other residents by providing spaces for physical activity and recreation.Tata Steel UISL already operates nine parks with open gym facilities. These include ECC Flat Park, Bhatiya Park in Kadma, Hasel Park on Kadma-Sonari Link Road, G Town Ground in Bistupur, Rocky Maidan in Sonari, Segment 8 in Mango, New Baridih Pandey Maidan, the park near KD Flat in Kadma, and the park at Postal Park near Baridih roundabout.Apart from improving existing parks, the company plans to develop vacant plots and unused spaces into green areas, walking tracks, and other public amenities.
