Nowon-gu Expands Operation of Mobile Sports Equipment One-Day Rental Stations

Expansion to 8 Major Local Parks and Addition of Weekday Morning Hours... Stick Mobility Exercise Program for Seniors on Weekday Mornings Alongside Parish Rentals

Nowon-gu, Seoul (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that it will expand the operation of the mobile sports equipment one-day rental service, 'Undonghareo Nowongage' (Exercise at Nowon Store).

'Undonghareo Nowongage' is a mobile rental service that lends 36 types of exercise equipment suitable for the whole family, from children to seniors. A 1-ton cargo truck operated by the district carries 325 activity tools and tours neighborhood parks in each zone, supporting residents' healthy physical activities through equipment rental and related programs.

During the pilot operation period in the first half of the year, a total of 2,268 people used 'Undonghareo Nowongage' and related programs, averaging 61 users per day. Based on the pilot results, the district plans to expand the visiting locations and operating hours of the main project starting September 5.

First, in addition to the original four locations, four more parks accessible by vehicle will be added: ▲Biseokgol Neighborhood Park ▲Danggogae District Park ▲Yangji Neighborhood Park ▲Wonteo Neighborhood Park, making a total of eight neighborhood parks where 'Undonghareo Nowongage' can be experienced.

Additionally, the days of operation have been increased. Unlike the first half of the year when it operated three weekdays and every other Saturday, the service will now run continuously from Tuesday to Saturday every week. It will not operate on Sundays and Mondays to allow for disinfection and maintenance of the equipment.

Due to high usage by residents, the operating hours have also been extended. While the rental service was only available from 1 PM to 5 PM in the first half, weekday hours will now be extended from 9 AM to 5 PM in the second half. Saturdays will continue to operate only in the afternoon as before.

The district will also expand the related program, 'Stick Mobility Exercise Class,' utilizing the increased weekday morning hours. Stick mobility exercise uses soft sticks to improve joint mobility, muscle strength, and flexibility without excessive movement, targeting middle-aged and older adults aged 60 and above who most frequently visit parks on weekdays. Participation is available on-site without prior registration, and participants can safely experience the program under the guidance of professional and assistant instructors.

Furthermore, the district operates programs such as the Nowon Healing Walking for seniors at daily living hubs, community sports classes, and night gymnastics classes to help residents develop positive habits for physical activity in daily life. Detailed information can be found on the district office website.

Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “We support various community sports programs so that anyone can easily and safely enjoy exercise in nearby parks,” adding, “I hope families create a healthy leisure culture by exercising with diverse sports equipment.”

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