Netizens bewildered by fitness group hogging Fort Canning carpark lots

[UPDATE: Sept 10]

In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said its carparks are meant for vehicle parking. Other activities, such as exercising, are generally not allowed.

For the unauthorised use of parking lots, offenders may face fines and can be charged in court. 

"We would like to remind the public to refrain from exercising within carparks which are in operation for their own safety as well as for other carpark users," URA added. 

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From Zoom exercises to slashed fitness class sizes, many of our workouts have been looking a little different.

But out of left field, even for Covid-19 times, was a group of fitness enthusiasts who took to an unusual location for their sweat sesh — the carpark at Fort Canning Park.

The unconventional workout session was captured on the dashcam of an unsuspecting driver who posted the video on Facebook page SG Road Vigilante today (Sept 9).

The footage showed about nine people spread out around the carpark, engaged in various exercises including bicycle crunches and mountain climbers.

Each person occupying a single parking lot, the group also had equipment such as water bottles and towels scattered around. A woman was also seen pacing around the group and appeared to be supervising them.

This was despite the open lawns and walking trails available at Fort Canning Park a stone's throw away.

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The video quickly elicited a range of reactions, from enraged to just plain confused.

According to the Parking Places Act, no person, other than parking wardens or those with legitimate business, should loiter in a parking place.

The obstruction of parking spaces is also not permitted. Those who wish to make use of parking places for purposes other than parking are required to obtain prior permission.

The public carparks at Fort Canning Park are managed by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).

AsiaOne has reached out to URA for more information.

kimberlylim@asiaone.com