This year's Walk Tacoma series kicks off Wednesday with a celebration of National Walking Day.
Join fitness trainer Paige Van Der Vliet of Tacoma Living Fit, for a power walk, and Metro Parks' Erik Hanberg and Melissa McGinnis for a historical walk in Wright Park.
The walk begins at the lion statues at the South end of Wright Park at noon and will run about 1.5 miles in length.
Booths will provide information on walking events, cardiovascular health and event sponsors Downtown on the Go and the American Heart Association from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Our joint goal is for residents and employees to add walking into their daily routine, whether it is at a lunch break, parking a little further away for added exercise, or walking to and from work,” said Downtown On the Go Manager Kristina Walker in an official announcement.
Downtown on the Go and the American Heart Association are making a connection to encourage community members to adopt an active lifestyle and for companies to encourage employees to incorporate physical activity each day.