This July has been a little cooler than usual, but it’s been perfect for outdoor activities from picnics to sporting events and fitness activities. So this week’s edition of our Weekly News Links is all about the great outdoors, including information about an award Indianapolis received for studying ways to create new urban mini-parks.
As you may know, Indiana has many outdoor experiences to discover. Indy Parks has a host of programs, facilities and events at parks throughout the city, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources still has several events coming up this summer and fall, including their Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Sept. 25-27 at Fort Harrison State Park.
Hopefully, our great weather will continue so we all can enjoy more outdoor activities in the months ahead. Enjoy!
2009 Playful City USA Communities announced
Kaboom.org
Indianapolis was recognized as one of 93 “Playful City USA” Communities by KaBOOM, a national non-profit organization that is focused on creating places to play within walking distance of every American child. As we reported in a previous news link, kids who live close to outdoor recreational facilities use them! Go figure. More parks should mean more kids outside being active.
5 ways to avoid mega calories from ice cream
indystar.com
Ice cream is probably everyone’s favorite treat to enjoy on a warm summer day. As Kelly reported in last week’s blog, this is National Ice Cream Month. If you scream for ice cream, find out how to enjoy this cool, sweet treat without packing on the calories.
Walking at work
wthr.com
Just because you work in cubicle world doesn’t mean you have to be chained to your desk all day. Studies show that 30 minutes of walking a day can extend your life. Find out about the new ‘Start Walking’ program that is designed to get people moving at work of all places! (Don’t forget, our daily Fit in Indy tweets on Twitter have great workday exercise ideas, too. Follow us at @fitcityindy.)
4 ways to keep your child’s skin healthy in summer
indystar.com
July is UV Safety Month, so take a few minutes to review these skin safety tips.
Tags: exercising at work, Indy Parks, sun safety
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