Adrian Hatcher Fitness Walk
Adrian Hatcher Fitness Walk
This walk involves a circuit around the Racecourse perimeter. Along the way are 4 fitness stations and some history on Olympians from the local area.
Summary
This walk involves a circuit around the Racecourse perimeter. Along the way are 4 fitness stations and some history on Olympians from the local area.
Description
There should be plenty of space to park your car at the start in Park Drive. This should be near the netball courts. This track has the option of including the 4 exercise stations along the way or simply just walking the 2.1km loop. The track is a shared gravel bike and walking track so be aware that cyclists may be using the track also. There will be need to walk on some bitumen along the east side of Bennett road or alternatively walk on the west side footpath. The track will take you past Central park Tennis Courts, the Racecourse Centre, Westside Tabaret and even past a children?s playground. On the corner of Natimuk Road and Park Drive is the local Skate and BMX Park. There are public toilets both at the Playground on Bennett Road and near the Skate Park on Park Drive.
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Points of Interest
1. Olympian Display
A display and history of local sportspeople who have represented Australia at one or more Olympic Games
2. Central Park Netball Courts / Fire Brigade
The location of junior netball competitions over winter and fire brigade competitions over summer. The Junior State Fire Brigade Championships were conducted here in February 2012
3. Central Park Tennis Courts
The home of Central park Tennis Club
4. Fitness Station 1.
This station includes a Butterfly Press, Shoulder Press and Rowing Machine
5. Fitness Station 2
This station includes an Ab Swinger, Cross Trainer, Cycle Seat and Stepper / Ab Cruncher
6. Softball and Hockey Clubrooms
Horsham had quite a strong summer softball competition in the 1980's which is still run in summer. Hockey is conducted over winter
7. Westside Tabaret
Built in 1990, the centre offers gaming and betting facilities
8. Fitness Station 3
This station includes an ab cruncher / chin ups and leg press / chin ups
9. Apex Park
A playground, toilet and picnic area. A great place to stop and have a rest with young children
10. Fitness Station 4
This station includes a Cross Trainer, Cycle Seat, Stepper / Ab cruncher / Chin ups and an Ezy Rider
11. Skate and BMX Park
Stage 1 of the park was constructed in 2008 including a bowl and BMX track. Stage 2 developments in 2012 include a more street like skate area
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Local treasures
Art and culture
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
