Sports fields light up for fitness

Council understands the need for residents to continue to be active while still observing important social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The following 11 fields will be lit until 7.30pm every evening:

Fairfield Park - Vine Street, Fairfield Adams Park - Canley Vale Road, Canley Vale Brenan Park - Brenan Street, Smithfield Horsley Park Reserve - The Horsley Drive, Horsley Park Allambie Park - Belfield Road, Edensor Park Stockdale Park - Stockdale Crescent, Abbotsbury  Emerson Park - Mansfield Street, Wetherill Park Rosford Park - Dublin Street, Smithfield Chisholm Park - St Johns Road, Cabramatta West St Johns Park - Edensor Road, St Johns Park Terone Park - Restwell Road, Bossley Park

The fields were chosen to offer even spread across the City for good local resident access; as well as good amenity, including toilets at some locations.

The lights will allow residents to walk, jog or exercise alone, with members of their household or with one other person. The fields remain closed to group exercise and ball games as per Federal Government regulations.

Council will monitor activity at these parks to ensure residents continue to observe social distancing requirements. Council will be forced to end the trial if social distancing requirements are not met.

Fairfield City Mayor Frank Carbone said it is important for residents to continue to exercise to maintain physical and mental health while observing social distancing measures.

“Our community is doing a wonderful job in staying at home and limiting their travel to essentials only,” Mayor Carbone said.

“In these times of social isolation, walking and exercise are important ways for residents to maintain their physical and mental health. It’s something we can do with family or with a friend and we are fortunate to have some great walking paths and sports fields in our city.

“We want to give you extra time to spend getting your daily exercise by turning on the lights at some of our sports fields. This will give you about two extra hours of light and ensure that workers can also enjoy the benefits of exercise.

 “Walking around one of these fields three times is about 1km and is a great way to stay fit and healthy.”

Council has closed and made changes to a number of its services in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. For a full list of changes, visit www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus. We will continue to provide updates to the community as and when changes occur.