 This campaign was created by the Center for Disease Control and the National Recreation and Parks Association to promote healthy lifestyles among communities across the nation. Our goal is to increase awareness of our nation’s health epidemic and begin to make a difference by encouraging Rockville residents to adopt healthy lifestyles.
It’s easy! Just get up and get moving! Do it on your own or take part in the many “Step up to Health” programs offered through the City of Rockville. Double your Rockin’ Rewards points when you register for a specially marked SUTH program. Take part in our newest program called WALK Rockville – it’s easy, convenient, and free. And there’s no need to register unless you choose to purchase a walking starter kit or wish to submit your steps/miles walked as part of our community-wide challenge. Also, be sure to check out the Community Wellness page for events, classes and information to help you on the road to health. The City of Rockville is encouraging residents to “Step Up to Health” by participating in a community-wide walking program. People who are seeking ways to become more active often overlook the most basic of all exercise…walking! It’s easy, convenient, free, and takes as much or as little time as you want. That’s why we have designed 14 walking paths around local schools, parks, neighborhoods, and businesses so you can take advantage of “fitness at your doorstep.” The routes are 1 – 2 miles in length and are easy to follow with printed maps available online and at various City facilities. - Explore your own neighborhood or pick a WALK Rockville path. Download a sign-up sheet, brochure, maps, and log sheet online, or pick up a copy at City Hall and our Recreation Centers.
- Every step counts. Keep track of the number of steps or miles you’ve walked by using a pedometer or by calculating the miles walked.
Click the links to print out larger versions of the walking maps available in the brochure. If you would like to use a pedometer to track your steps or miles, the City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks is offering a starter kit that includes a pedometer, a Step Up to Health T-shirt, maps, walk-o-meter form/daily logs, and important fitness information about the Walk Rockville program. The kit costs $10. Available at City Hall, Twinbrook Recreation Center, Lincoln Park Community Center, Rockville Municipal Swim Center, and Rockville Senior Center.Unless you choose to submit your steps/miles walked as part of the City’s “Walk Rockville” challenge, there is no need to register.Explore your own neighborhood or pick one of the 14 “walk rockville” paths.
Use the “walk rockville” log sheet to record the number of steps or miles you have logged on your pedometer.
Submit your monthly “Walk Rockville” log sheet online or by dropping off at City Hall or mailing to: City of Rockville, c/o Walk Rockville Program, 111 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850.
A “Walk Rockville” City-wide tally will be announced during Hometown Holidays on Memorial Day weekend. Awards will be given to various schools, businesses, neighborhoods and age groups with the most steps/miles walked. sign-up now .
For more information call 240-314-8620.
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