Outdoor fitness just got a whole lot easier with the arrival of brand new equipment at James Meehan Reserve – and it's now officially open for use.
You’ll find a dedicated stretching and warm-up area to get you limbered up, step-up boxes, a sit-up bench, and a clever upper strength pod for chest presses and pull-downs. Plus, there’s a multi-station with all the essentials: leg raise, body dip, gorilla bars, roman rings and a pull-up bar.
Between 14 February and 16 March 2025, we asked for your feedback on a proposal to install fitness equipment in James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why. We asked for your preference on 2 location options and for feedback on equipment, and received 261 responses.
While responses to the proposal were mixed, there was overall support for installing equipment. Based on feedback received, we installed the following equipment near the playground:
Further detail on the outcomes from engagement, including all comments received, is available in the Community Engagement Report.
Meets the needs expressed by our community
Encourages physical activity for all age groups, promoting healthier lifestyles
Encourages social interaction among residents, fostering a sense of community
Designed with inclusive features to cater to different abilities and fitness levels
We proposed 2 locations in the Reserve that would be suitable for the equipment, and asked for feedback on which option was preferred.
Based on community feedback, equipment is being installed near the existing playground, south of the shared path (indicated by the yellow icon on the map below).
Timeline item 1 - complete
Feb-Mar 2025: Open and listening
We asked for your thoughts on the proposal
Timeline item 2 - complete
Mar-Apr 2025: Under review
We reviewed all responses received and prepared a report on the outcomes
Timeline item 3 - complete
Apr 2025: Sharing what we heard
We shared what we learnt from your feedback, and let you know the next steps
Timeline item 4 - complete
Jan 2026: Installation
Equipment installed and open for use
In response to community feedback, we are not proceeding with installing outdoor fitness equipment along Manly Beachfront.
| Name | Park Assets - Planning, Design & Delivery Team |
|---|---|
| Phone | 1300 434 434 (during business hours) or 131 450 (for translation services) |
| council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au | |
| In writing | marked 'James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why - Outdoor fitness equipment', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655. |
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