(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 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:
Saturday, May 30, 8:30 am,
Community Center
Thursday, June 4, 7 pm, Raintree Park
Wednesday, June 17, 10 am,
Stage Nature Center
Monday, June 29, 7pm, Boulan Park
Thursday, July 9, 10:30
am, Community Center
Monday, July 13, 7 pm, Firefighters
Park
Thursday, July 23, 10:30
am, Community Center
Monday, July 27, 7 pm, Raintree Park
Saturday, August 1, 8:30
am, Huber Park
Wednesday, August 5, 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 5 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 the far north end of the Troy Family
Aquatic Center parking lot 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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