New SportBox in Gemert park offers free sports equipment for all residents
Residents of Gemert can now enjoy free sports equipment from a newly installed SportBox in park ‘t Slotje. Using a simple app, anyone can reserve and access balls, fitness items, and game equipment, promoting active lifestyles in the community.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Park ‘t Slotje, Perkstraat, Gemert |
| Municipality | Gemert-Bakel |
| Equipment Available | Balls, fitness items, game equipment |
| Access Method | SportBox app (reservation required) |
| Usage Duration | 1 hour per session |
| Contact for Questions | Email: sportbox@gemert-bakel.nl |
| Misuse Reporting | Report via public space form or call 04 92 – 37 85 00 |
The municipality of Gemert-Bakel plays a key role in promoting public health and community engagement by providing accessible recreational facilities. Initiatives like the SportBox align with local efforts to encourage physical activity and social interaction among residents.
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Free sports with equipment from the SportBox
Have you seen it yet? A SportBox has recently been placed in the park ‘t Slotje on Perkstraat in Gemert. This box makes it possible for everyone to exercise and stay active. Think of children from the Pandelaar, the neighbor around the corner, a personal trainer, sports clubs, walking clubs, bootcamp groups, and many more. You can use the equipment in the box for free by opening the box with an app on your phone. After exercising, you put everything back so the next person can use the materials.
A cabinet with sports equipment
A SportBox is a cabinet filled with sports equipment. Anyone in the municipality can use these materials. The cabinet contains various types of balls, game equipment, and fitness items.
The SportBox app
You open the SportBox using the SportBox app, which you can download to your phone. You reserve a time slot, open the box, and gain access to the sports equipment. You can exercise and move around for an hour. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide explaining how to reserve the SportBox:
Step-by-step guide
Step 1: Download the SportBox app on your phone and register. Step 2: Select the location of the SportBox. Step 3: Reserve the time you want to use the SportBox. Step 4: Go to the SportBox at the reserved time and open it using the app on your phone. Do this by pressing the ‘OPEN SPORTBOX’ button. Step 5: Take the sports and game equipment you want to use and start your workout, game, or sports activity. Step 6: When you’re done exercising, put everything back and close the box.
Do you have questions or ideas?
Send an email to sportbox with your question or suggestion. Notice that the SportBox is being misused? Report it via a report public space or call the town hall at 04 92 – 37 85 00.