Residents of St. Louis Park have a fresh opportunity to lace up their sneakers for Walk the Park, a series of community strolls along the city's picturesque trails. The next session, kicking off on Saturday, May 10, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., invites participants to convene at the Nelson Park parking lot, located at 2500 Georgia Ave. S. This isn't just a one-off – Walk the Park promises a monthly rendezvous for health-conscious locals to indulge in a 1 – 2-mile leisurely jaunt on the second Saturday of each month. And guess what, folks? It's absolutely free.
As for the meteorologically minded, don't fret about a little bad weather. In case of rain, snow, or chilling temperatures dipping below 40 degrees, the Walk the Park initiative shrewdly shifts the locale indoors – specifically, to the St. Louis Park Middle School at 2025 Texas Ave. S. (Just make sure to tiptoe to the back entrance door 16). This foresight ensures a steadfast continuity for the event, allowing neither rain nor sleet to hamper the community's step count goals.
The Walk the Park series has more scenic routes on its event horizon. According to an announcement via the City of St. Louis Park, MN bulletin, future walks are pinned on the calendar, each occurring between the accommodating hours of 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The upcoming locations offer a smorgasbord of nature's best, from the serene Westwood Hills Nature Center on June 14 and the leafy Louisiana Oaks and Oak Hill parks on July 12, to the tranquil Creekside Trail on August 9 and finally, the tranquil haven of Bass Lake Preserve/George Haun Trail come September 13.
Seize this recurring opportunity to connect with your fellow pedestrians, appreciate the local green spaces, and engage in physical wellness. All while under the comforting canopy offered by St. Louis Park's trail system – no registration required, just show up and step out. Keep an eye on the forecast, or better yet, rest easy knowing that there's always a backup venue, ready and waiting. So remember, whether it's under a cloud-speckled sky or a fluorescent-lit school hallway, Walk the Park aims to keep you moving, come rain or shine.
