We are delighted to announce the soft opening of the new lights on our 2.5km walking / jogging loop from this Monday October 21^st. The 2.5km loop is a free to use amenity and a huge benefit to our community who want to exercise in a safe space.
 

The initial operating hours of the fitness park lights are on a trial basis and will be switched on from this Monday to the end of the year at the following times.
Monday to Friday    
Morning                6.30am to 8.00am
Evening                5.00pm to 10.00pm    
 
Saturday & Sunday                   
Morning               TBC (*please see below)
Evening                5.00pm – 8.30pm
 
We would like to recognize the funding source for these lights which has come from the Community Recognition Fund and Westmeath County Council.
 
The creation of the Fitness Park is an Athlone RSC led project and an investment in the health and wellbeing of our local community. The benefit of having the lights will hopefully encourage those who are using dark unlit roads to go for a walk / jog in the evenings,  to instead take the free and safer option of utilizing the Fitness Park which is now fully lit.
 
Please note, we request that all fitness park users PARK in The SECOND CAR PARK (Next to Athlone Town Stadium)  and you can access the fitness park from there. This second car park is owned by Westmeath County Council and is free to use.
 
The official opening of the Fitness Park Lights will happen at a later date. 
 

* Morning weekend times will be announced in the coming weeks once timers and final works are completed, Morning hours for the weekend are expected to be expected 6.30am – 8.00am and available from November onwards.