Trimparke as stedelike ontspanningsfasiliteit met spesifieke verwysing na die New Muckleneuk trimpark

Abstract

Since the establishment of the first trimpark in South Africa in 1978, large sums of money and much valuable land have been invested in the erection of new parks. The motivation has been the success of a model park such as New Muckleneuk. In recent years how­ever doubts seem to have arisen as to the justification of trimparks due to the alleged lower attendance rates. The question thus is whether it is worth­while to continue investing time, space and money on an outdated concept. Analysis has shown that attendance rates, although lower, have stabilized at a level which justifies the continuing development of this form of recrea­tionalfacility. What is however needed is a scientific approach towards the sit­ing, planning and designing of trim­park facilities; the provision of addi­tional facilities; multiple usage of the sites, and the appointment of trimpark leaders. Due to the importance of general population fitness, a vigorous adver­tizing and promotion campaign should be launched to renew public awareness of trimparks. The trimpark concept has enough inherent vitality to justify such action.
*This article is written in Afrikaans.