Mylander - Issue 89

27 From inside the community “The free open day was the perfect opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to discover how much is on offer. Open Day visitors were given a discount Cycle Track and Pump Track voucher and I expect many will return with their friends and families.” Cllr Paul Dundas, Leader of Colchester Borough Council, said: “Lockdown taught us how important staying active is to our physical and mental welfare. It was great to see the Sports Park’s state-of-the-art facilities inspiring residents to exercise in a safe environment.” The £28.8 million, 76-acre Northern Gateway Sports Park, which opened on 26 April 2021, is located just off Junction 28 of the A12 and boasts a multi-use sports centre, 1-mile Cycle Track, Pump Track, a Learn to Ride cycle area providing a safe space to learn to cycle at any age, 3G pitches, grass rugby pitches, fitness suite, exercise studios, an interactive velo studio, indoor cricket, badminton, futsal, archery – and a whole lot more. Anyone interested in finding out more about hiring the new sport facilities, starting a membership, or exploring the open green spaces, can visit Colchester Leisure World HERE For further information, please email HERE or call 07815 088150.