A new park where the urban sport of parkour can be enjoyed opened last weekend.
Charnwood Borough Council worked with local teens to design the bespoke area, which opened at Southfields Park, Loughborough, on Saturday.
Parkour involves manoeuvring across obstacles such as rails, walls and pipes with the aim of getting from point A to B in the straightest, fastest and most efficient way.
There are QR codes on the new equipment which people can scan with their mobile phone to be shown a video demonstrating how the park can be used.
Charnwood Borough Council neighbourhood development officer Ashley Russell said the launch was a success, with about 120 people there to see the opening.
"There was a real buzz and a huge age range of people there," said Ashley.
"There were people from eight- to nine-year-olds, right through to people in their 30s.
"I am sure it will get some really good use."
Coaches were on hand on Saturday to show people how to use the equipment.
Mayor of Charnwood Councillor Paul Day officially opened the park.
Councillor David Snartt, Charnwood Borough Council's cabinet member for neighbourhood services, said: "I would once again like to thank the youngsters who helped us to create this space.
"We already have a small parkour community within the borough and we hope this new facility will introduce the sport to even more people."
Councillor Hilary Fryer, cabinet member for cleansing and open spaces, said: "The park now has a number of obstacles and has been designed to be suitable for beginners and experienced parkour enthusiasts."
The new park has been funded by £42,000 of Section 106 money. Such cash is given by developers to councils to help build more things for residents in areas where they are building new houses, supermarkets and so on.
Here are two videos of people enjoying parkour at the new site in Loughborough:
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