Glendale History Walk July 11
The Glendale History Walk is coming Saturday, July 11, 2009! Take a step back in time and explore historic areas in downtown Glendale. Sponsored by the Glendale Historical Society, the L.A. County Bicycle Coalition, and the City of Glendale Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, the stroll is two-and-a-half-miles long and each location will have a knowledgeable guide to ensure you get the most out of this memorable experience.
Meet us on Saturday at 9:30 am at Chess Park, 227 N. Brand Blvd. History Walk participants can park for free in the Orange Street Parking Structure. The entrance to the structure is on Orange Street between Wilson and California. Bring your ticket to the History Walk for validation. If you decide to ride your bike to Chess Park, there are numerous bike racks along Brand Blvd. nearby. There are also bike racks in the Orange Street parking structure just inside the entrance. Transit users can ride to the start on the Glendale Beeline Bus or Metro Bus.
This is the History Walk flyer. Right click to copy and save.
The Glendale History Walk is a healthy way to learn more about your community. A recent study conducted in eleven countries by James Sallis, Ph.D., a professor at San Diego State University, found that people who have access to sidewalks have a much higher chance of getting enough exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle. An article about the study published by Gant Daily states that “people living in city neighborhoods often walk to stores or transportation stops, have access to low-cost recreation opportunities or ride bicycles to nearby destinations, making them twice as likely to get enough exercise than people who don’t have access to such things.” For more information about the study, click here.
Many cities have been promoting the health benefits of walking by encouraging citizens to “get out and get moving,” an example being Santa Monica. The city has a program called WALK Santa Monica, which encourages people to walk at least 10,000 steps a day, the minimum recommended for an average adult to stay healthy. The city is hoping the program will also reduce traffic and air pollution.
Santa Monica launched the program with a splash. In the first year of WALK Santa Monica, pedestrians were asked to submit their favorite walks around the city. The winners of the contest were profiled on CityTV showing off their favorite routes. The City of Santa Monica also published a series of walking maps to guide residents and visitors. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department in Glendale is interested in launching a similar set of maps for the Jewel City.
With Glendale’s colorful history and its renewed commitment to walking and cycling, imagine what our city could do to “get out and get moving.”
Important events/dates to remember
LA River Bike Path Extension Groundbreaking
Monday June 29, 11:30 am
Location is at the cul-de-sac at the end of Oros Street, north of Blake
The LA County Bicycle Coalition has been waiting for years for this day!
This section will extend the LA River bike path another 2.5 miles southeast of Fletcher
PLACE Grant Update Report for Glendale City Council
Tuesday July 14, 2009, 6:00 pm
City of Glendale Council Chambers
Coalition for a Green Glendale Community Garden Grand opening
Saturday July 18, 2009
Details here: www.green-glendale.org
Glendale, California History Walk July 11, 2009 | Sunroom Desk said,
July 3, 2009 @ 10:01 am
[...] Further information on the Glendale Historical Society flyer, and this Glendale Safe and Healthy Streets webpage. [...]
Glendale, California History Walk scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2009 and organized by the Glendale Historical Society, the LA County Bicycle Coalition, and the Glendale Parks, Recreation and Community Services Division. | Sunroom Desk said,
July 7, 2009 @ 8:35 am
[...] the Glendale Historical Society, the LA County Bicycle Coalition Safe and Healthy Streets program, and others working to make Glendale a more pedestrian-friendly city on a history walk this [...]