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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 08, 2024

QUESTION NO. 40

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive would he consider in our parks an app called ‘box up’. It's an app you sign up to and you can get to use sports equipment for free?

REPLY:

BoxUp increases access to open spaces by providing free physical activity equipment to park users. This innovative project aligns perfectly with Active Cities goal of getting the county more active. South Dublin is one of eight local authorities piloting this free equipment sharing solution in our parks. There are currently two BoxUp units installed in Beechfield Park and Dodder Valley Park. Active South Dublin are currently exploring the possibility of installing additional BoxUp units in local parks. The BoxUp units are a great compliment to facilities already in place in the parks e.g. a basketball court, tennis court, MUGA etc.