This animated video provides all the reasons why a walk in a local park is a great way to combat the obesity epidemic. Watch the video and then use it in your community to encourage more people to walk in their local parks.

Infographics

There are two infographics that can help you communicate about walking in parks.

Get Out and Walk Thumbnail

This infographic offers tips for walking in parks and highlights the health and wellness benefits of walking. This is a great resource to share with your community members to inspire them to walk more in their local parks.

 

 

Safe Routes to Parks Thumbnail

This infographic can help you inform your community about the value of Safe Routes to Parks and importance of creating walkable communities. If you are working on efforts to increase walkability, use the infographic with your community, elected officials and others.

 

 

Using the Safe Routes to Parks Infographics and Video

After you download the infographics, here are some ideas for sharing:

  • Post on your website
  • Share on social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) using the hashtag #WalkInAPark. See sample social media posts here.
  • Print and have available to hand out to your community members, town council, partner organizations and other elected officials.

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