City of Phoenix Can Help with New Year's Fitness Resolutions
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Dec. 30, 2015 Valley residents looking to get or stay fit in 2016 can benefit from a variety of fun, convenient and free or affordable options provided by the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department and FitPHX citywide healthy-living initiative. Whether one is looking to walk, run, hike, bike or hit the gym, the city offers a long list of amenities and programming. There’s no better place to be on Monday nights than the FitPHX Meet Me Downtown Phoenix (MMDT) walk/run. More than 10,000 participants have enjoyed this free, social, non-competitive weekly event. MMDT takes place from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. every Monday night, and steps off from The Corner restaurant at CityScape Phoenix. The 3.2-mile route takes participants through three downtown parks and past numerous businesses, restaurants and landmarks. A weekly raffle includes restaurant gift certificates, vouchers for free Phoenix Symphony tickets through January and Phoenix Suns tickets twice a month. The neighborhood park could be a key asset to staying on the path to good health – and many residents can walk or bike there and leave the car at home. Walking is the No. 1 activity people use city parks for nationwide. Many of Phoenix’s more than 180 parks have concrete and/or granite paths where one can walk and enjoy nature. FitPHX has placed WalkPHX signs and mileage markers at 21 parks, giving walkers or joggers the ability to track their fitness progress. See a map and more information at phoenix.gov/fitphx – click the “WalkPHX” link. Hiking is another great choice, and Phoenix has 200-plus miles of trails in its desert and mountain preserves to explore. The trail system offers something for all interests and skill levels. It’s always important to bring plenty of water and a cell phone, and to dress appropriately. View trail locations and “Take a Hike. Do it Right.” safety tips. Prefer moving on two wheels? Safe bicycling options are available throughout the city, with dedicated bike lanes, paths and routes along canals. Visit phoenix.gov/fitphx and click on “Bicycling in Phoenix” for more information. Bikes also can be rented at one of nearly 40 locations through the city’s Grid Bike Share program – check out gridbikes.com for additional information. When it’s too hot outside, or during a rare rainy Phoenix day, head to one of the city’s 31 community and recreation centers. An annual recreation pass can be purchased for youth age three to 17 for $5 ($10 for non-residents) and adults age 18 or older for $20 ($40 for non-residents). Children age two or younger are free. View a list of the city’s community and recreation centers. Information about sports leagues and additional programming and activities is viewable via the Parks and Recreation Department’s registration website. About FitPHX FitPHX is a citywide healthy-living initiative started by Mayor Greg Stanton, Vice Mayor Daniel Valenzuela and Olympic Gold Medalist Misty Hyman, with the goal of improving health and wellness in the region – visit phoenix.gov/parks/fitphx. Media Contact: Gregg Bach, 602-262-4994 General Contact: Parks and Recreation Department Phone Number: 602-262-6862
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