St. Louis Park residents can lace up their sneakers and hit the trails at the upcoming "Walk the Park" event, because nothing beats a little cardio in the company of your neighbors, right? The community walk is set for Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., offering a stroll through one of your local natural gems – the Creekside Trail. According to the city's bulletin, participants should gather at the Creekside Park parking lot at 7341 Oxford St.
For those who might be thinking, "Why should I drag myself out of bed on a Saturday morning just to walk around?" well, apart from the fact that walking is a fantastic low-impact exercise that can boost your cardiovascular health, the event is free, and it's a monthly gig – so no excuses. The walks are scheduled every second Saturday of the month, ensuring a regular rendezvous with the outdoors and opportunities to connect with fellow park promenaders your neighbors also looking to enjoy the greenspaces in their athleisure best.
Looking ahead, the next "Walk the Park" event is already marked on the calendar for Saturday, Sept. 14, from the same morning timeslot of 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This time, walkers will traverse the scenic Bass Lake Preserve and George Haun Trail, promising a change of scenery and perhaps a chance to spot some local wildlife.
What makes these walks more than just excuses to exercise is that they offer a chance to explore parts of the St. Louis Park trail system – it's like becoming a tourist in your own city, but without the hassle of a lengthy trip, because really, discovering the nooks and crannies of one's backyard can sometimes be the most gratifying of explorations. So, should you wish to mark your calendar, free your schedule, or simply procrastinate with a purpose, more information on the delightful saunters forth can be seen in the city's bulletin.
