Park Rx Day Participation |
Park Rx Day Participation and Information - April 24, 2016
Where: Parks across the country (National parks, state parks, regional parks, county and city parks, and other open space)
Why: To amplify the visibility of the nation-wide Park Rx movement in parks and communities across the nation and celebrate National Park Week (April 16-24, 2016). Park Rx is a community health initiative to “prescribe” time in parks to prevent and treat chronic disease and promote wellness ──and create the next generation of park supporters, visitors, and advocates in the process.
How: Invite dignitaries from health providers, national public land managers, community and other nonprofits for an event with health screenings and healthy activities for doctors, patients, and the greater community.
Walks with doctors and patients to nearby parks on trails.
Provide transportation for patients from health provider locations to parks for healthy activities and a picnic.
Offer passive recreation activities in parks where permitted (yoga, tai chi, meditation).
Schedule active recreation activities in parks where permitted (zumba, bike rides, chit chat runs, hikes, soccer game, basketball match, frisbee, volleyball, etc.)
Contact: Anne O’Neill, Park Rx Coordinator, National Park Service at aoneill@nps.gov
Why: To amplify the visibility of the nation-wide Park Rx movement in parks and communities across the nation and celebrate National Park Week (April 16-24, 2016). Park Rx is a community health initiative to “prescribe” time in parks to prevent and treat chronic disease and promote wellness ──and create the next generation of park supporters, visitors, and advocates in the process.
How: Invite dignitaries from health providers, national public land managers, community and other nonprofits for an event with health screenings and healthy activities for doctors, patients, and the greater community.
Walks with doctors and patients to nearby parks on trails.
Provide transportation for patients from health provider locations to parks for healthy activities and a picnic.
Offer passive recreation activities in parks where permitted (yoga, tai chi, meditation).
Schedule active recreation activities in parks where permitted (zumba, bike rides, chit chat runs, hikes, soccer game, basketball match, frisbee, volleyball, etc.)
Contact: Anne O’Neill, Park Rx Coordinator, National Park Service at aoneill@nps.gov