Read success stories about the Community Recreation, Fitness and Parks sector from the West Virginia Physical Activity plan!
Keeping a park well kept and clean
promotes use of the park. It
encourages families and the
community as a whole to come out
and utilize the park for social events,
exercise, and as a free activity to get
outside.
Being able to promote physical
activity and education to areas where
both are hard to receive is something
that is very important. It brings more
opportunity and lasting change to
rural communities and can bring them
together.
The repair stations
enhanced overall
appeal and usability
of areas that offer
routes for cyclists in
Kanawha State
Forest.
By improving the trail at the
botanical garden, it allows for more
access to the wonderful outdoor
scenery.
There are nearly 10,000 community
members around Collins Ferry Road.
With improved access to the trail, it
helps eliminate a barrier to be
physically active.
Their purpose is to bring a safe and maintained space for people to walk, bike, run, and even cross country ski. They have reached over 5000 community members each year and continue to do so.
Kanawha Valley Trail alliance’s main
goal is to improve the health and well
being of the Kanawha area. They
have impacted over 255,000
community members in four different parks.
The Botanical Garden in Morgantown is a place for people to learn, explore, and
enjoy the beautiful environment we live in. Many people come to visit and putting
the crosswalk in added an extra safety precaution needed for everyone to
continue enjoying the beauty the gardens have to offer.
With this project Marshall County was able to create partnerships and lasting collaborations for future enhancements and additions to the park. The hydration station is successfully running and has recieved amazing feedback.
West Virginia is home to beautiful state parks and natural resources, providing an ideal setting/environment for enjoyable and meaningful leisure-time physical activity. Therefore, community recreation, fitness, and parks professionals play an important role in designing and delivering opportunities for citizens to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. This can be accomplished through strategies to provide better access to, and education about, existing resources, natural environments, and facilities. Further capacity building by embracing best practices in developing and implementing programs can serve to provide increased opportunities for physical activity for individuals of all ages.
Improving the culture of physical activity in our state by providing awareness, education, guidance, and opportunities.
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