RESIDENTS in Penang’s Rifle Range and its surrounding areas can now enjoy recreational and leisure activities without having to travel to other public parks.
Linear Park, which was completed last year at a cost of more than RM100,000, has a playground, exercise equipment, cube benches and a maze.
The 3,566sq m park, which was built in a straight line, is the first park in that vicinity.
“Since last year, we have carried out a few upgrading activities and we’ve also added a few more exercise machines,” Kebun Bunga assemblyman Jason Ong told a press conference on Thursday.
“This park can cater to the needs of the people staying around here. It’s the first park ever built in Rifle Range.
“It is also the first linear park in Penang,” he said.
A car park will also be built soon under phase two of the project.
Penang Municipal Council Planning Committee alternate chairman Felix Ooi Keat Hin, who was also present at the event, said the park would be officially open by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on June 23.
“In conjunction with the opening, we will hold the Nestle’s Walking Day at the park, and entrance is free.
“We hope to raise awareness on walking as it’s proven to be good for health,” he said.
Those interested in the walking event can register on-the-spot on that day at 7.30pm. The first 220 participants will receive free T-shirts. - The Star
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