using public recreational space for fitness class?

superbodster

Hi All,

I was wondering if I can us public spaces like parks etc to run outdoor fitness classes ?

It's a long shot but I'm hoping somebody can help me.

Thanks
Chris

Raksha

You would probably need to contact the owners of the space for permissiin. Id guess they would want to see proof of third party insurane and probably professional indemnity insurance as well

superbodster

for a public recreational ground would that be parish, county or district council ?

cheers

terra_ferma

I remember reading that some councils charge fitness instructors for running classes in public parks.
You may want to contact your local council to find out if they charge

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-13195576

superbodster

Darn, I was hoping to avoid hire costs as I'm still a new company and cash strapped

Just rang district council and they advised I contact the local parish councils as they own recreational spaces.

Mistral001

terra_ferma wrote: »

I remember reading that some councils charge fitness instructors for running classes in public parks.
You may want to contact your local council to find out if they charge

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-13195576

There was a thread here about a year ago on this topic. Council charged poster in that case for the use of their grounds as far as I can remember.

paddyrg

Maintaining parks costs money, so do your bit and pay, it won't be expensive compared with premises!

superbodster

I'm willing to pay if I have to
But was hoping it would be free as it's a public space.

Charitymanager

paddyrg wrote: »

Maintaining parks costs money, so do your bit and pay, it won't be expensive compared with premises!

But councils also have a remit for public health which costs a darn site more than mowing a lawn or two. I think if I were the local authority I would take a broader view and encourage this sort of thing to attract people to the parks and get physically active at the same time

paddyrg

Charitymanager wrote: »

I think if I were the local authority I would take a broader view and encourage this sort of thing to attract people to the parks

I agree! However I guess their problem is if they start allowing unlicensed commercial activities in the park, it will become harder to point to a policy when a hot dog guy turns up...it'll end up with disputes about where lines are drawn. Better for the taxpayer to point to a 'licensed activities only' and then charge a notional amount for this kind of license.

FWIW the Royal Parks will be harder work than the local council of some province.