Event FAQ for ORGANISERS

What is a Park(ing) Day for Fitness event?

Park(ing) Day for Fitness is an event happening at a parking space. Park(ing) Day for Fitness builds on the original Park(ing) Day concept - taking over a parking spot for your own human-scale and community use - now with physical activity, movement, or fitness in mind.

Why do we do it?

Our main aim is to increase the awareness of citizens of alternative and inclusive possibilities to be active in their cities and provide creative opportunities for grassroots and sport operators to promote and deliver active leisure opportunities.

When does it take place?

The events are planned to happen between 16 and 22 September 2022. Flagship events as large-scale interventions will occur on 16-17 September 2022.

How do I join in?

Check our HOW TO section to organise the event - Parking Day for Fitness (bgbeactive.org)

Register your event here - Parking Day for Fitness (bgbeactive.org)

If you have question on how to join the initiative, please contact the lead partner BG Be Active Association: Vlad Fedorov – vlad@bgbeactive.org

Each of the project partner country has a national coordinator. Any questions related to future partnership for the Park(ing) Day for Fitness can be addressed here:

What kind of activities can I organise?

We invite you to think about a P-spot event. P-spot is a single Park(ing) Day for Fitness intervention at one parking space with a specific activity program.

There are several types of P-spot interventions:

  • ‘Make a start’ for light interventions with minimal planning and preparation time (around 1 week)
  • ‘Level Up’ for moderate low-cost interventions requiring a strong idea and medium time for preparation (up to 3 weeks)
  • ‘Push it to the max!’ for intense interventions requiring higher costs, some practical skills and a strong idea

Get inspired with our Park(ing) Day for Fitness Manual!

How do I organise a safe Park(ing) Day for Fitness event?

Park(ing) Day for Fitness organisers must ensure that local restrictions are followed and that necessary safety measures are in place.

Choose your parking spot wisely, avoid loading or no-stopping zones and opt for a metered parking spot.

Make it safe - use the cones, signs, or border fencing to clearly demarcate the intervention within the parking spot.

Make sure to check the weather conditions for your event to happen in optimal conditions (sun, shade, wind, weather, traffic, construction).

Promote the event as sustainable in order to attract people to participate. You will be mostly using second-hand sports equipment.

How do I promote my event?

You can find our promotional resources here: Parking Day for Fitness (bgbeactive.org)

Reach out on time to make sure your event is successful! This can be done by creating invites on social media, by sending out flyers in the neighbourhood, by telling your friends and spreading the word across well known spots in your city (local library, cafés);

Where can I get help?

If you want to arrange a Park(ing) day for Fitness event, you can contact your National Coordinator or get in touch directly with the BG Be Active through the contact form.



Event FAQ for PARTICIPANTS

What is a Park(ing) Day for Fitness event?

Park(ing) Day for Fitness is an event happening at a parking space. Park(ing) Day for Fitness builds on the original Park(ing) Day concept - taking over a parking spot for your own human-scale and community use - now with physical activity, movement, or fitness in mind.

When does it take place?

The events are planned to happen between 16 and 22 September 2022. Flagship events as large-scale interventions will occur on 16-17 September 2022.

How do I join in?

Check the registered flagship events - Parking Day for Fitness (bgbeactive.org)

Each of the project partner country has a national coordinator. Any questions related to future partnership for the Park(ing) Day for Fitness can be addressed here:

Do I need to be a professional sportsman?

The Park(ing) Day for Fitness events are open for everyone. For that reason, the goal of events is to engage all citizens, regardless of age and gender, professional or social status, as well as level of physical activity background. That’s why all you need is to take comfortable clothes and shoes to join the Park(ing) Day for Fitness.

Can I participate individually or do I need to join in an event?

You don’t need a team to take part in Park(ing) Day for fitness. However, you can bring your family and friends to participate with you. Even though you will be able to find new friends, while participating in activities.

What kind of activities are organised during the Park(ing) Day for Fitness?

There is a great variety of activities that you can participate in. It can be a yoga exercise, a fitness training, a table tennis tournament etc.

At a Flagship event, there are even more interventions to attend and find something interesting for you.

Are Park(ing) Day for Fitness events safe?

We have prepared a special Park(ing) Day for Fitness Manual so that they organise the events in a safe way. They are also instructed by the national coordinators to be aware of any safety challenge that might occur.

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