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Make physical activity a part of your everyday life
and improve your health!
Take the first step
Explore new trails with Cleveland Metroparks new Walking Works Program. Research shows walking leads to better health. Now you can feel better while discovering the wonders of nature.
From August through October, hike at least eight of 13 designated trails on your own - any time - it's fun and easy. After completing each walk, date your Walking Works form. Complete eight walks and return your form to Cleveland Metroparks to receive this year's Walking Works shield.
Display your shield on your own walking stick or purchase a Walking Works walking stick at any EarthWords Nature Shop.
Want to walk with others while learning about the natural features of the trails? Naturalist-led hikes along some of the designated trails will be available in August through October. Look for naturalist-led Walking Works walks in the Emerald Necklace newsletter.
Register to receive a monthly Walking Works E-letter with walking tips and special EarthWords Nature Shop offers.
Email walkingworks@clevelandmetroparks.com or call 216-635-3204 with your name, address and email address.
To receive your shield:
Bring or mail completed forms to:
Cleveland Metroparks Administrative Offices
Walking Works
4101 Fulton Parkway
Cleveland, Ohio 44144
Or, bring completed forms to Cleveland Metroparks Nature Centers :
Brecksville Nature Center
440-526-1012
CanalWay Center
216-206-1000
Garfield Park Nature Center
216-341-3152
North Chagrin Nature Center
440-473-3370
Rocky River Nature Center
440-734-6660
To count steps accurately, pedometers need to hang vertically from your waist, aligned over your knee. If you have a large belly, it may have been pushing your pedometer out at an angle, throwing off its step-counting accuracy. Try clipping your pedometer to the tiny pocket just below the waistband of your jeans. Keep walking, and in a few months you'll be able to move the pedometer onto your waistband again.
Add steps to your day with these fun Walks and Hikes
Want to walk with others while learning about the natural features of the trails? Click here for naturalist-led hikes.
Click here to purchase
walking merchandise online
Click here to download a Walking Works log.
Click here to download the Walking Works brochure
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