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SUNDAY
PARKWAYS
SUNDAY
PARKWAYS is a FREE community event that will be hosted in
Ferguson's Forestwood Neighborhood August 23, September
27, and October 18. 1:00pm - 4:00pm. You are invited to
take to the streets to walk, bike, run, and play! Streets
will be closed in a 0.9 mile long loop adjacent to Lang
Royce Park.CLICK HERE
FOR MAP The park will serve as the homebase for Sunday
Parkways with information, cold drinks, and a variety of
fun activities for all ages including:
| Face-Painting |
Aerobics
Classes |
Free-Throw
Competition |
| Jump-Roping |
Zumba
Classes |
Skateboarding
Area |
| Hula
Hoops |
Tai Chi Classes |
Art
Activities |
| Clowns
& Balloon Art |
Fire
Truck / Police |
BMX
Demo |
The
concept originated in Bogota, Columbia 20 years ago. Now
the streets are closed every Sunday from 9am-3pm. (More
info here) Many cities around the world have adopted
the same concept. In the US there are similar events in
Portland, Chicago, NY, San Francisco, Paducah, and others.
THIS
EVENT IS DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE,
ESPECIALLY FAMILIES!
Promotes physical activity and fitness
Encourages
people to consider biking or walking as a viable form of
transportation
Creates
social networks among neighbors who might not otherwise
meet
Builds
a sense of community through shared activity in a no-pressure
environment
Returns
a sense of ownership of the streets to the people
Gives people
an up close view of their town
Builds
support systems among neighbors...
PLEASE JOIN US!
CLICK
HERE TO SEE PHOTOS FROM OUR FIRST SUNDAY PARKWAYS
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