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Walk with a Doc – Park Rx

People walking along a paved path

Wednesday, April 23                                                                         6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

5 Senses Garden to the MLK Garden on the Greenbelt              Free

Join us for some fresh air, flowers, and a moderately paced walk! We will meet up at the 5 Senses Garden to enjoy what’s blooming then continue to walk on the Capital Area Greenbelt towards the Martin Luther King Jr. garden and back. Parking is at the trailhead S. 28th Street & 441, Harrisburg, PA 17111| GPS coordinates 40.2524332, -76.8371763.

 

The Walk Leader will be Dr. Tara Simmons of Penn State Health and she will speak on the topic of Trauma Informed Care.The Walk with a Doc program is designed to provide some general health tips and a moderately-paced walk. This is an out and back walk so participants can choose to turnaround at any point to customize the length of their walk. This walk will be on paved walking conditions and is accessible for those using a wheelchair. Children are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Dogs are welcome if they are on a leash. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. A Park Rx wellness program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health with program coordination between Penbrook Parks & Recreation, Susquehanna Township Parks and Recreation, Capital Area Greenbelt Association and Dauphin County Parks & Recreation.


Contact Name: Nancy Gates Contact Phone: 717-599-5188, ext. 2113 Contact Email: nlgates@dauphincounty.gov Registration Link: https://dauphin-county-parks--recreation.ticketleap.com/park-rx---walk-with-a-doc-5-senses-garden--capital-area-greenbe/