Chelsea Park

Chelsea Park lies on 28th street between 9th and 10th Avenue the park contains a rectangular multi-use AstroTurf field that I've witnessed hosting soccer, softball, flag football and ultimate Frisbee matches. There is a narrow running track lining the perimeter of the field as well. The park has two full basketball courts along with handball courts as well. This outdoor fitness center certainly has all the accessories for a good workout.

Of particular relevance is the adult jungle gym and the attached pull-up bars; one higher and one lower attached to a horizontal ladder.  Detached from the jungle gym is a pair of parallel bars as well as three decline benches of varying angles. While the ground beneath the equipment is all padded with soft rubber cushioning I would still recommend landing softly when descending from the bar.

While I am a huge fan of parallel bars in general, the ones in this park are of exceedingly low height as well as inconveniently narrow. If I had designed this piece of equipment i wouldn't been optimally placed at least 6 inches higher and at least an extra foot of width between the bars.

The declines benches are made of wood with metal handles at the top. They're normally used for abdominal exercises such as leg raises and sit ups.

I found the park to be a bit on the dirty side with pigeon droppings covering the rubber mats under the equipment. There was a rancid stench coming from the sewer as well as a seemingly homeless gentleman sleeping in the corner. While I'm happy to contend with whatever the environment can throw at me, I figured this information ought to be shared in the best interest of my readers.

While I wouldn't travel half-way across the world for these particular pullup bars it is certainly a convenient spot to knock out a few reps while in the neighborhood.