Parks with workout areas and family bike paths
The resident asks for improved parks where parents can exercise while watching children, plus family bike paths so families can stay active together.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Improve parks where parents can workout and watch their children. Family bike paths as parent (walk, ride, run) and the children ride around them, still get their exercise in.
Who it helps and why
Connection - Healthy ways to watch my parents workout with me (spend time while being fit). Become a walking example. Fit parent with child - long life example. Fit parent child in our own neighborhood. Visit locations with those symbols to get more involvement explore towns, have lasting memories. Upload on website if warranted of the places I get fit with parents/family.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- August 6, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Library, BCYF or other site
- Submitted at
- Marshall Community Center
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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