City of Richmond 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 www.richmond.ca October 16, 2019 Thursday, June 18, 7:00pm Garden City and Paulik Parks Walk and explore the beauty of the lake while admiring over 100 trees and plants from around the Pacific Rim and the ever changing gardens at Paulik Neighbourhood Park. Meeting spot: Garden City Park parking lot, one block east of Garden City Road on Granville Avenue. Saturday, June 27, 10:00am Iona Jetty Enjoy a stroll on the jetty with panoramic views of Mount Baker to the east, the Coast Mountains to the north, Pacific Spirit Regional Park in the foreground and the Vancouver Island Mountains to the west. Meeting spot: Jetty entrance – north on Templeton Street, which becomes Ferguson Road, and continues to the jetty entrance. Bring your dog to a walk! Dogs are welcome to join the walks on February 8, March 7, May 2 and June 4. Dogs must be well socialized and kept on a leash at all times. Become a volunteer walk leader Do you like being active and socializing? Would you like to make a difference in the community and explore more of Richmond? Then become a volunteer walk leader! Email [email protected]or visit www.richmond.ca/walk for details. Training is provided. Free guided walks are for all ages, are approximately one hour in length and include a warm up, cool down and stretch. Rain or shine. No registration required. Find walk details at www.richmond.ca/walk. More information and walk schedules: Tel: 604-276-4300 | Email: [email protected]Sit less. Walk more. Walk Richmond. Safe • Social • Healthy • Educational • Fun Winter / Spring 2020 Walking has its rewards…Join the Frequent Walker Rewards Program and earn points towards a complimentary pass for swimming, skating, community recreation and pitch and putt. Discover your community while improving your health when you make regular walking part of your lifestyle Why walk? Walking can be done almost anytime, anywhere and it’s free! Regular and brisk walking can help you: • feel healthier; • enjoy social time with friends and family; • lower cholesterol and control or prevent high blood pressure; • strengthen your bones; • decrease stress and sleep better; • exercise injury-free; • manage your weight; • tone your muscles; • train your heart and lungs. You’ll stick with your program if it’s a fun and rewarding part of your daily routine. Here are a few tips to help: • walk a little every day. Aim for 45 to 60 minutes, three to four times a week, and 15 minutes on the other days; • explore a variety of routes; • walk with others.
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City of Richmond6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1
www.richmond.caOctober 16, 2019
Thursday, June 18, 7:00pmGarden City and Paulik ParksWalk and explore the beauty of the lake while admiring over 100 trees and plants from around the Pacific Rim and the ever changing gardens at Paulik Neighbourhood Park.
Meeting spot: Garden City Park parking lot, one block east of Garden City Road on Granville Avenue.
Saturday, June 27, 10:00amIona JettyEnjoy a stroll on the jetty with panoramic views of Mount Baker to the east, the Coast Mountains to the north, Pacific Spirit Regional Park in the foreground and the Vancouver Island Mountains to the west.
Meeting spot: Jetty entrance – north on Templeton Street, which becomes Ferguson Road, and continues to the jetty entrance.
Bring your dog to a walk!Dogs are welcome to join the walks on February 8, March 7, May 2 and June 4. Dogs must be well socialized and kept on a leash at all times.
Become a volunteer walk leaderDo you like being active and socializing? Would you like to make a difference in the community and explore more of Richmond? Then become a volunteer walk leader! Email [email protected] or visit www.richmond.ca/walk for details. Training is provided.
Free guided walks are for all ages, are approximately one hour in length and include a warm up, cool down and stretch. Rain or shine.
No registration required. Find walk details at www.richmond.ca/walk.
More information and walk schedules:Tel: 604-276-4300 | Email: [email protected]
Sit less. Walk more. Walk Richmond.
Safe • Social • Healthy • Educational • Fun
Winter / Spring 2020Walking has its rewards…Join the Frequent Walker Rewards Program and earn points
towards a complimentary pass for swimming, skating, community recreation and pitch and putt.
Discover your community while improving your health when you make regular walking part of your lifestyleWhy walk? Walking can be done almost anytime, anywhere and it’s free!Regular and brisk walking can help you:
• feel healthier;• enjoy social time with friends and family;• lower cholesterol and control or prevent high
blood pressure;• strengthen your bones;• decrease stress and sleep better;• exercise injury-free;• manage your weight;• tone your muscles;• train your heart and lungs.
You’ll stick with your program if it’s a fun and rewarding part of your daily routine.Here are a few tips to help:
• walk a little every day. Aim for 45 to 60 minutes, three to four times a week, and 15 minutes on the other days;
• explore a variety of routes;• walk with others.
Winter 2020Saturday, January 4, 10:00amKing George Park/Resolution WalkStart the New Year off on the right foot by discovering King George Park. Join this walk through a 30-acre urban park in East Richmond and explore the many amenities offered including a waterplay area and community gardens. Visit the Richmond Public Library pop-up table after the walk to find out about library resources and free classes for the community.
Meeting spot: Main entrance to the Cambie Community Centre, 12800 Cambie Road.
Saturday, January 11, 10:00amGarry Point Park/West DykeLoop around Garry Point Park and continue along the West Dyke trail while taking in the spectacular views of the Gulf Islands and Coastal Mountains.
Meeting spot: Garry Point Concession stand, 12011 7th Avenue.
Saturday, January 25, 10:00amMinoru ParkDiscover Minoru Park, the green heart of Richmond’s City Centre. The walk begins and ends on the Clement Track before making its way into the Minoru Lakes area to the north.
Meeting spot: In front of the grand stand on Clement Track, 7191 Granville Avenue.
Saturday, February 8, 10:00amSouth Dyke TrailDog-friendly walk
Overlook the river, Ladner and Mount Baker on this picturesque route that heads towards the sport fishing pier along the South Arm of the Fraser River.
Meeting spot: Parking lot across from London Heritage Farm House, 6511 Dyke Road.
Saturday, February 22, 10:00amSouth Arm ParkDiscover this park up close with its beautiful trees and greenery and sports amenities that include soccer fields, baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool.
Meeting spot: The entrance to the South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Road.
Saturday, March 7, 10:00amShell Road TrailDog-friendly walk
Stroll along this rural trail lined with tall trees and shrubs for a unique walking experience in an urban city centre.
Meeting spot: Parking lot at the East end of Francis Road and No. 4 Road (parking is limited).
Saturday, March 21, 10:00amHugh Boyd and Outdoor Fitness CircuitEnjoy a walk around one of North America’s single largest artificial turf fields that borders the Richmond Pitch and Putt golf course. A demonstration of the outdoor fitness circuit is offered following the walk.
Meeting spot: Outdoor Fitness Circuit; West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Road.
Saturday, April 4, 10:00amMiddle Arm DykeFollow the Fraser River on this picturesque walk that passes by the Richmond Olympic Oval offering spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains.
Meeting spot: Across the road from Dover Park, 5855 Dover Crescent (near the Richmond Works Yard).
Saturday, April 18, 10:00amHamilton/McLean ParkExplore the East Richmond neighbourhood of Hamilton on this walk that winds through Hamilton Community Park and loops Mclean Park and the surrounding community.
Meeting spot: Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Drive.
Spring 2020Saturday, May 2, 10:00amMcDonald BeachDog-friendly walk
Pass along the North Arm of the Fraser River on this serene walk on Sea Island that is a pleasure for airplane and bird-watching enthusiasts.
Thursday, May 7, 7:00pmRailway Greenway TrailTake in this multi-use cycling and walking trail that connects several neighbourhoods to the Fraser River Middle Arm and South Dyke/Steveston waterfronts.
Meeting spot: Parking lot at the south end of Railway Avenue and Westwater Drive.
Saturday, May 16, 10:00amThompson Community Centre – Terra NovaExplore both the north end of the Railway Greenway trail and the Fraser River along the Terra Nova dyke trail with its panoramic view of the airport. This walk is a treat for airplane and nature enthusiasts.
Meeting spot: North entrance of the Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue.
Thursday, May 21, 7:00pmRichmond Nature ParkEncounter plants and animals on this nature-filled walk through the 200-acre bog-setting complete with forest and pond habitats.
Saturday, May 30, 10:00amBurkeville Park – Sea IslandStroll through the historic community of Burkeville on foot exploring this neighbourhood’s unique characteristics.
Meeting spot: Burkeville Park playground, 1060 Catalina Crescent.
Thursday, June 4, 7:00pmHorseshoe SloughDog-friendly walk
Join this secluded and charming walk along the rural, tree-lined trail that crosses over the bridges of historic Horseshoe Slough.
Saturday, June 13, 10:00amFraserwood TrailEnjoy an invigorating walk along the South Arm of the Fraser River in the Hamilton area of East Richmond. The route travels towards the Alex Fraser Bridge and passes by a marina, houseboats, woodlots and Fraserwood Park.
Meeting spot: Parking lot at the south end of Graybar and Dyke Road.
