The challenge of bringing sport to a public space
Building a municipal sports facility from scratch involves a project, a tender, civil works and months — sometimes years — until the opening. It is a necessary process for large facilities, but disproportionate when what you want is a functional training space in a park or next to an existing sports centre.
A module that is installed, not built
A shipping container gym offers a different route: it is a structure delivered ready to use and installed in the chosen space — a park, a square, the grounds of a sports centre — without the civil works associated with a traditional sports facility.
It does not replace a municipality’s large sports infrastructure, but it does fill a gap that many councils leave unresolved today: an accessible functional training space, close to where people live.
Why it fits a sports department’s priorities
Access for all ages
An outdoor functional training space can be used by young and older people alike, with free or organised activity as the council decides.
A modern image for the municipality
A well-designed facility, visible in a park or square, sends a message of active commitment to sport and residents’ wellbeing.
Timescales that fit the political and budget calendar
Because it does not depend on lengthy civil works, the project can be completed within a single budget year, something that rarely happens with a sports facility built from scratch.
How it usually fits into the public space
The module can be installed on municipally owned land — a park, a square, next to an existing sports centre — and complement the current sports offer without replacing or interfering with the facilities already in operation.
Institutions that have already done it
The Spanish Army has bought a Supercubo Pro, after the contract was awarded through a public tender. In Valencia, CPR Serveis Integrals has installed its unit at the La Eliana sports centre, and in Murcia, Colegio Alma has added one to an educational centre. They are examples of the formula already working in the public and education sectors, not just in the private sector.
Frequently asked questions
Does it replace a municipal sports centre?
No. It is a complementary functional training space, designed to fill a different gap from that of a large sports facility.
Can it be installed on publicly owned land?
Yes, it is common to install it in parks, squares or next to municipal sports facilities, following whatever administrative procedure applies in each case.
What maintenance does it require from the council?
The module is designed for continuous outdoor use with limited maintenance needs; this is assessed case by case according to the intended use.
Can it be used for activities led by municipal instructors?
Yes, the council decides how it is used — free or organised — according to its sports programme.
Is it only an option for large municipalities?
No, the fit depends on the space available and the will to offer this service, not on the size of the municipality.