Physical Activity Guide

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1 Physical Activity Guide Walworth County Resources Being Physically Active Programs and Classes Athletic Clubs & Gyms Public Community Events Park and Rec Departments Online Resources

2 Published August 2017 For more information on this guide, contact: Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health W4051 County Rd NN PO Box 1005 Elkhorn, WI Phone: (262) (800) Fax: (262) Web: 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Physically Active, Everyday 4 Park and Rec Departments 6 Bloomfield 7 Burlington 8 Darien 9 Delavan 10 East Troy 13 Elkhorn 15 Fontana 18 Genoa City, LaGrange, and Lake Geneva 19 Linn and Lyons 22 Richmond, Sharon, and Spring Prairie 23 City of Walworth 24 Whitewater 25 Williams Bay 27 Helpful Online Resources 28 Software 29 3

4 TIPS FOR STAYING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE EVERYDAY We move a lot everyday! In the garden or on the farm, during work, walking around the farmers market or grocery store, enjoying the woods, lake, your neighborhood, or even cleaning your home. Within all that movement it s easy to find ways to be more active. Just 30 minutes of activity a the day can help you meet your fitness goals. Tight on time? Try breaking it down into 10 minute movement sessions. And remember always check with your doctor before beginning a physical activity plan. Example Activity Plan Before work: Spend 10 minutes stretching, go for a walk around the block with your morning coffee Work: Park far away from the building Once ever hour take a short walk around your work space, maybe even refill your water bottle so you re hydrated too! After work: Dance to music while cooking dinner, take an after dinner walk and watch the sun set in a local park, every commercial break during your favorite TV show do one of the exercises on the following page, spend 10 minutes stretching before bed My Daily Physical Activity Plan Every day I can increase my physical activity by: Morning Mid-Day Evening 4

5 ANYTIME, EVERYDAY, ACTIVITY EXAMPLES Exercise while watching TV or listening to music Aerobic Activities: Jump rope, jumping jacks, march in place, stationary bike Strength Activities: Lunges, push-ups, squats Check out an exercise video from your local library or streaming service and complete it while listening to your favorite podcast Create walking routines: If your errand is only a mile away walk or bike to the store instead of driving Engage kids by letting them draw maps of your walks Carry items in the store instead of using push carts Join Get Moving Walworth County and explore all different parts of Walworth County Desk exercises for the Office worker Perform 5-10 squats every time you stand up during the day Stretch out your chest and lean back at least once every hour when typing During meetings, have everyone stand to solve complex problems On the weekend Go hiking and discover a new park or trail Take a family bike trip down one of the local Rails to Trails Enjoy one of the area lakes and go fishing and swimming Find a routine you love and you ll be more likely to stick with it! Get Moving Walworth County Enjoy fun, family walks and events all year long! For dates, locations and registration, visit: getmovingwalworthcounty.com 5

6 WALWORTH COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS See your park and rec department for More opportunities to get active Park and Open Space Plans Information on local parks Other questions you may have Delavan/Darien - Programs and Classes Activity_Search East Troy - Programs and Classes Elkhorn - Programs and Classes Fontana/Walworth - Big Foot Recreation District Lake Geneva - Programs and Classes Williams Bay - Programs and Classes Whitewater - Programs and Classes *Viewing this guide online? Press Ctrl and click on the Program and Classes title to go directly to the webpage 6

7 BLOOMFIELD McKay Park 1,000 foot boardwalk with two open shelters. Located on Lake Geneva Highway and Manor Terrace Bloomfield Community Park Volleyball and horseshoe facilities. Located southwest side of Pell Lake. Community Beaches About one acre each. Have access for swimming. Located on the east side of Pell Lake. 7

8 BURLINGTON Devor Park Amenities include a community swimming pool, tennis courts, play structures and general open space. This Park is located on Amanda Street. Echo Park/Echo Veterans Memorial Park It is one of the most widely used city parks, offering a variety of amenities including walking paths, a playground and the Veterans Memorial. This park is located on Milwaukee Ave and Congress Street. Riverfront Park This park offers various amenities, most notably the lighted formal river walk which connects to various parks and bike trails. The park is located between Bridge Street and the Fox River. Wehmhoff Jucker Park Park trails connect to Wehmhoff Jucker Park and the Seven Rivers Trail. Park amenities include sand volleyball, play structures, and canoe launches. Located on Fox Street by Fox River. Gyms Anytime Fitness (262) Milwaukee Ave., Burlington, WI Aurora Wellness Center (262) McCanna Pkwy., Burlington, WI Snap Fitness (262) N Dodge St. Ste 2, Burlington, WI 8

9 DARIEN West Park About 18 acres which has softball, and baseball fields. Horseshoe pits and volleyball courts also available. Located on W Madison Street and N Walworth Street Wildwood Park About 26 acres of passive recreation. Have winter facilities like a pond used for ice skating. One entrance on Wildwood Drive and Lucas Lane. Bruce Park A green space in the center of the village with playground equipment. Located on W Beloit Street and Park Street. 9

10 DELAVAN Paul Lange Arboretum Paul Lange Arboretum is a 24.6 acre site.this heavily used specialty facility includes a 1 ½ mile nature trail, benches and boat launch. Entrance Franklin Ave and N Terrace Street. Wilma H. Lauterbach Park Park includes basketball courts, tennis courts, open space, playground structure, and picnic area. Located on Park Ave and Tyrrell Ave. Gordon Yadon Park Gordon Yadon Park is a 10 acre facility. The park provides open play area for organized Church softball and youth baseball programs as well as a trail system for recreational walking and exercise. Located on Whispering Pines Drive and Autumn Drive Springs Park Springs Park is a 33 acre facility. The northern part includes a playground structure and horseshoe pit, and the southern part includes open play fields and a hiking trail through the wooded area along Swan Creek. Located off Spring Lane or Terrace Street. Veterans Memorial Park Multi recreation area with the Mill Pond swimming beach, playground structure, baseball and softball fields, ice skating and skate park. Parking by Zoellner Lane and Waterworks Drive. 10

11 DELAVAN Wildwood Park Park amenities include walking and biking trails, ice skating, sledding hills and cross county skiing paths. Located on Wildwood Drive and Sweet Road in Darien. Ben Dibble Nature Trail A natural plant and wildlife area with a walking trail beginning at the northeast corner of the Paul Lange Arboretum. Congdon Park Has nearly a 1 mile trail around a body of water and has a beautiful garden that offers various walking paths. Open year round. Located on Hobbs Drive right after passing Wright Street going east. Latimer Park You ll find a tennis court and picnic area at Latimer Park, located on East Wisconsin Street. and 9th St. Ned Hollister Conservatory 9 acres of nature trails located on Comus Drive and HWY O. Swan Creek Trail This graveled pedestrian and bike path connects Lange Arboretum, Veteran's Park, Terrace Park, Rudy Lange Sledding Hill, Lower Springs Park and Upper Springs Park. 11

12 DELAVAN Gyms Anytime Fitness (262) E Geneva St. Delavan, WI Delavan Fitness Center (262) N 3rd St. Delavan, WI Commit 2B Fit 409 Hallberg Street Suite B Delavan, WI Other Open Swim at Comfort Suites (262) Baur Parkway Delavan, WI Yoga Hohm (714) Park Place Delavan, WI Delavan Lanes Bowling Center (262) S 7th St. Delavan, WI Delbrook Golf Course (262) S. 2nd St. Delavan, WI Delavan WI

13 EAST TROY Booth Lake Memorial Park This park offers a swimming beach, sheltered picnic area and boat ramp. *Daily or seasonal fee required. Located on Townline Road past Booth Lake Heights Lane going north. Playmore Park This park has a large, handicap accessible play area and picnic area. Located on Graydon Avenue and West Street. Pulliam Nature Area This can be used as a nature area, hiking, and cross country skiing. Located on 1824 Thomas Drive. Mill Pond Park This park has a small pond and a walking path. It borders East Troy Lake and consists of nearly 30 acres. The pond provides exceptional fishing accessibility and is located off Church Street. and Buell Drive. Tom Rossmiller Sports Complex & Francine L. Pease Skate Park Grandstand, an athletic field for baseball and other activities, skate park, concession stands and storage structures. Located at 3090 Graydon Ave. 13

14 EAST TROY Gyms Rebel Fitness (262) Lenck Ave East Troy, WI Snap Fitness (262) E. Main St East Troy, WI Other Alpine Valley Mountain Bike Trail Alpine Valley Resort East Troy, WI Mukwonago YMCA (262) E. Wolf Run Mukwonago, WI Mukwonago Athletic Club (262) County Rd NN East Mukwonago, WI 14

15 ELKHORN Sunset Park Sunset Park offers a wide array of recreational activities, sand volleyball, baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, a swimming pool, picnic area and a playground. The park is located on Devendorf Street, West Centralia Street and Park Avenue. Market Street Park The park features play equipment, walking paths and a shelter. Market Street Park is located on Market Street and Heather Drive. Harris Park Harris Park consists of three baseball/softball fields, a concession stand and a playground. The Summer Adult Softball Leagues are held at this park. Harris Park is nestled between Elkhorn Elementary and High School and is located off of Wright Street and Sailor Street. Babe Mann Park Babe Mann Park is Elkhorn s largest park at 34 acres. Elkhorn Lake, located here, offers more passive activities, such as canoeing and fishing. It also has picnic areas and trails to crosscountry ski, hike or bike along. Swimming is prohibited. Babe Mann Park is located in the City Industrial Park on Proctor Drive. 15

16 ELKHORN White River Bike Trail The White River Bike Trail is a 12.6 mile railway corridor that was transformed into a bike trail. The Elkhorn trail head is located off of Highway H. The trail runs from Elkhorn to Burlington. Trail passes are available at trailheads, the County Highway Department, and the Elkhorn Chamber of Commerce. Temlitz Park Temlitz Park is different from the other parks in that it consists of a nature resource area. The walking path is a great place to enjoy bird watching or just for taking a walk in the park. Temlitz Park is located at the Dead End of Greenfield Street. Price Park The park has several walking trails and includes a meadow area planted with wildflowers. A picnic shelter is located near the parking lot and is available to reserve. Located on Hodunk Rd close to I

17 ELKHORN Gyms Curves Gym (262) S Wisconsin St Elkhorn, WI Four Lakes Athletic Club (FLAC) (262) E Morrissey Drive Elkhorn, WI GTS Performance and Fitness (262) Nathan Ln Elkhorn, WI Snap Fitness (262) W Evergreen Parkway, Etna Towne Center Elkhorn, WI Other Open Swim at AmericInn (262) Daily or monthly passes available. 210 East Commerce Ct Elkhorn, WI 17

18 FONTANA Duck Pond Recreation Area This park contains numerous hiking trails, as well as softball, baseball and soccer fields and a Frisbee golf course. Located on Wild Duck Road, off Highway 67. Hildebrand Nature Conservatory A nature trail leads pedestrians through the natural conservation area, along the Van Slyke Creek, entrance in-between Fontana Ave and W Main St on Mill Street. Pioneer Park Pioneer Park offers an unobstructed view of Geneva Lake. This park is located on Lake Street and S Lake Shore Drive Other Fontana Paddle Company (262) Canoes, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Snow Shoes, Events Visit: fontanapaddleco.com Fontana Beach *entry fee required Visit: villageoffontana.com for more details 18

19 GENOA CITY Genoa City Veterans Park A park with a play set, swing set, skate park and open space. Located off Fellows Road and HWY H. LAGRANGE Kettle Moraine State Forest Many walking trails mapped. Large facility with many amenities. Can take Kettle Moraine Drive to get to park. LAKE GENEVA Big Foot Beach State Park Playground equipment, volleyball and horseshoe courts are available, along with a swimming area along the lake s shoreline. The park has more than 6 miles of hiking trails on a natural surface through forest and open meadow S Wells Street, Lake Geneva, Wi *Entry fee required Cobb Park Cobb Park on the western edge of the city limits is a passive park with a picnic shelter, restrooms, play equipment and walking trail through the five-acre wooded site. 19

20 LAKE GENEVA Field Dunn Field has handicappedaccessible playground equipment, basketball hoops, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts and a skateboard park. Closed during school hours. Located on Sage Street adjacent to Eastview Elementary School. Dunn Samuel Donian Wetland Preserve The park features include a woodland atmosphere with an observation deck overlooking the White River and a walkway along Mill Creek. Located between east Main Street and lower Center Street. Maple Park Amenities include basketball hoops, a baseball diamond, tennis courts and handicapped-accessible playground equipment. Closed during school hours. Located next to Central-Denison school on Wisconsin St. Veterans Park Veteran s Park hosts the city s sports activities with five softball fields, a hardball field, six soccer fields, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, play equipment, summer concessions and restrooms. Located on Town Line Rd. 20

21 LAKE GENEVA Four Seasons Nature Preserve This park includes an exercise dog park close to the entrance, pond, shelter, boardwalk and overlook tower. Located on County H south of highway 120. White River County Park With nearly 200 acres and two miles of frontage along the White River, this park features walking trails, cross country skiing, a canoe/kayak launch, picnicking, fishing, hunting and trapping (by permit only). Gyms Anytime Fitness (262) East Geneva Square, Lake Geneva, WI Body Logic Fitness Inc (262) W Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI YMCA (262) S Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI Other Clear Water Outdoor Rentals (262) Canoes, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Cross Country Skis Visit: clearwateroutdoor.com Geneva Lakeshore Path Walk Walkers and joggers alike can enjoy the 21 mile public path encircling Geneva Lake. Visit: walktalkgawk.com 21

22 LAKE GENEVA Other The Yoga Place (262) W Main Street Lake Geneva, WI Open Swim, call for details: Geneva Ridge Resort (262) Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan (262) LINN Linn Nature Park Two mapped trails on a beautiful preserve. Trail has educational information on native birds in the area along the long trail. 1/2 mile and 2 mile loops. Have open spaces as well. Located Street Lake Shore Drive and Maple Ridge Rd. LYONS White River State Trail 19 miles of trail with bridges, scenic vistas, nice towns, farmland and wetland. Located through the town on S Railroad Street and Church Street. 22

23 RICHMOND Close to Natureland Park 122 acres containing 4 hiking trails going through beautiful Kettle Moraine terrain. SHARON Darien-Sharon Bike Loop Begins loop and ends loop at Sharon gazebo. Visit Darien Website for more information. Or use Website SPRING PRAIRIE White River State Trail Access trail from State Road

24 VILLAGE OF WALWORTH Devils Lane Park Amenities include lighted baseball/softball diamond and playground equipment. Located on S 5th Ave and 3rd St. Toynton Park Amenities include lighted baseball/softball diamond, sand volleyball courts and playground equipment.. On the corner of Beloit St. and Windmill Ln. Other Big Foot Recreation District (262) Classes and fitness center 401 Devils Lane Walworth, WI Rotary Park Ice Rink (262) Hockey and ice skating 611 Casey Lane Walworth, WI 24

25 WHITEWATER Brewery Hill Park Features include multipurpose trail and skate park. 116 W North Street Big Brick Park Amenities include basketball courts and ice skating rink. 116 W North Street Cravath Lakefront Park Lakefront host site for many recreational events and multi-use walk and bike trail. 341 S Fremont Street Moraine View Park Features include soccer fields, walking and biking paths, community garden and a dog park E Innovation Drive Natureland Park Located on Territorial Rd in Whitewater, Natureland Park's 122 acres and hiking trails provide the opportunity to observe the beautiful Kettle Moraine terrain. Trippe Lake Park Amenities include playground equipment, multiuse trail system and boat launch. 407 S Wisconsin Street Kettle Moraine State Forest (Southern Region) Visitors to the forest can camp in one of three family campgrounds, hike, mountain bike, ride a horse, snowmobile or ski on the 160+ miles of trail, swim at one of two beaches and more! 25

26 WHITEWATER Indians Mounds Park One of the largest collections of effigy mounds in the country. Built between 800 A.D. and 1200A.D. Nordic Trails These trails take visitors through the Village of Palmyra through a variety of vegetation, hardwoods, pine plantations, open meadows, and Kettle Moraine terrain. Rice Lake Nature Trail An available brochure corresponds to numbered markers along this moderately sloping 1/2 mile trail. Brochure: Starin Park This park has free body weight fitness equipment, playground equipment, Treyton s Field of Dreams, and open spaces. 504 W Starin Road. Gyms Anytime Fitness (262) W Main Street University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Recreation Sports & Facilities, (262) Williams Center Room 100, Whitewater, WI Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center (262) S Elizabeth St, Whitewater, WI

27 WILLIAMS BAY Kiswauketoe Nature Conservatory KNC is located in Williams Bay, WI, across from the Village Beach. It is also bordered by HWY 67 (Elkhorn Road) on the West and Harris Road on the East. Birch Grove Park Open space along the shore line. Close to Cedar Point Dr. and Jefferson Pl. Walnut Grove Park Another open space park off the shoreline. Close to Cedar Point Drive. and Circle Pkwy. Other Williams Bay Community School District Fitness Center Fitness center open to the community Lake Geneva Shoreline Path Good parking near Harris Rd and E Geneva Street for Lake Geneva path access 27

28 HELPFUL ONLINE RESOURCES Physical Activity More Benefits General Activities and Their Intensity PA_Intensity_table_2_1.pdf Calories Burned p40109.pdf Tools for Weight, How-To s, Plus Much More consumer.htm 28

29 SOFTWARE MapMyWalk: GIS Tool to map mileage pace and many other statistics SuperTracker: A USDA tool to track nutrition and various other health measurements Walworth County GIS: Use the county s GIS services to map out walking trails OneView > > > Measure 29

30 Find out more about public health and your community Walworth County Division of Public Health W4051 County Road NN Elkhorn, WI Phone: