City of Columbus

Resources and Links

About the Healthy Places Approach

• Community Design / Land Use Planning
• Active Living By Design
• CDC Healthy Places Video
• AARP Livability Fact Sheets

Live an Active Lifestyle in Columbus  by taking advantage of local parks and safe walking routes.

• Get Active Columbus
• Walking in your neighborhood
• Walk With A Doc: Columbus Neighborhood Walking Clubs

Health benefits  of physical activity include weight loss, a healthy heart, and improved mood for all ages.

• CDC - Health Benefits
• American Heart Association
• Every Body Walk documentary 

Safety  is a necessity for all forms of exercise, including walking.

• Columbus Walking Maps
• CAPS Residents' Guide to Neighborhood Traffic Issues

Start a Walking Group  and make new friends while you exercise.

• Driving Park Walking Club
• Walk With A Doc: Columbus Neighborhood Walking Clubs

Goal Setting  can make or break your physical activity routine.

• National Institutes of Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Build Endurance  to reach your goals.

• National Institutes of Health - Endurance