New outdoor gym in grounds of Overtown park is a good fit with the community

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A new outdoor gym has opened in the grounds of a Wishaw park.Residents in Overtown have welcomed the introduction of the exercise equipment , which is free to use, within the community park.The gym facility sits next to Overtown Community Centre and is a welcome addition to the existing play park, skate park and dog walking area.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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