(TROY, MI) – The Troy Parks and Recreation
department is offering the “Walk Michigan” opportunity to improve health and
fitness while also encouraging the enjoyment of the recreational facilities and
park resources unique to Troy. All walks
are free, non-competitive and open to all ages.
The bonus – aside from the wonderful
health benefits – includes the opportunity for each participant to be entered
into a drawing to win a trip for two to Mackinac Island on Labor Day weekend to
walk the bridge with the governor and several thousand walk enthusiasts. This is an exclusive trip with special
benefits provided only to those participating in the Walk Michigan program.
“People of all ages can join in a
walking program and it is an absolutely excellent form of exercise,” said John
Hug, Fitness Coordinator. “Physical
activity makes people stronger and more energetic, prevents weight gain, and
helps to lower anxiety and stress.”
All walks will be held on the
following dates and times:
Wednesday, June 18, 10 am,
Stage Nature Center
Thursday, July 10, 10:30
am, Community Center
Monday, July 14, 7 pm, Firefighters
Park
Thursday, July 24, 10:30
am, Community Center
Monday, July 28, 7 pm, Raintree Park
Saturday, August 2, 8:30
am, Huber Park
Wednesday, August 6, 10
am, Stage Nature Center
Each time a walker participates in one
of the walk events, their name is entered into the Labor Day Bridge Walk
raffle. The raffle will be held on
August 6 at 11 am at the Stage Nature Center.
The winner does not need to be present to win.
At each walk free water and snacks
will be provided by Whole Foods Market of Troy.
Boulan Park is located on the West side of
Crooks Road, between Big Beaver and Wattles; the Community Center is located at
3179 Livernois; the Stage Nature Center is at 6685 Coolidge Highway; Huber Park
is located at and Firefighters Park is located on the North side of Square Lake
Road, between Crooks and Coolidge.
For more information please stop by the
Community Center located at 3179 Livernois or call 248.524.3484.
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