In its desire to improve the health of its residents and create a more vibrant and sustainable community, the City of Dayton is working with the Northern Kentucky Health Department to encourage walking and active transportation throughout the community.
The City of Dayton has received over $1.5 million to create a more active community, funding projects including the Arhens’ Way Riverfront Trail and the Safe Routes to School project, which will create the first pedestrian connection between the City of Dayton and the City of Fort Thomas. The City of Dayton is also working with the CORA (The Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance) to create a network of mountain bike and hiking trails in Dayton’s Sargeant Park.
The City of Dayton unveiled its most recent pedestrian project – The Walk Dayton Urban Trails. In partnership with the Northern Kentucky Health Department, two new walking routes have been developed:
The Heritage Walk: A walk through Dayton’s historic downtown and neighborhoods
The Levee Walk: A walk through Dayton’s historic district, connecting the Lou Brueggen Walkway Park and Dayton’s Gil Lynn Park
Improving spaces and having safe places to walk can help people become more physically active. Physical activity, such as walking, is one of the easiest steps you can take to improve your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who are physically active live longer and have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and some cancers.
The trailhead for these walking routes is at the Dayton War Memorial, located at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Berry Street. For more information on walking trails in the City of Dayton click here. www.daytonky.com/walkdayton/
City of Dayton
