Pay to park

A SUNLIT evening wander through London’s Hyde Park has always been a peaceful delight. But today the tranquil twilight may be disturbed by the grunts and gasps of unfortunate souls being bullied into health by a former member of the armed forces. Outdoor fitness classes are an increasingly common sight in parks. The classes, which cost around £10 ($16), have proved a successful business model. Overheads are minimal. Increasingly, however, organisers must pay to use the land. As funding is squeezed, parks, traditionally places where people can frolic free of charge, want visitors to fork out.