Everyone deserves a quality park within a 10-minute walk and Lynnwood residents are no different.

The research is clear: access to high-quality parks within a half mile of home have a wide range of benefits to a community.

• Parks improve overall health by providing opportunities to be physically active.
• Parks help grow local economies by increasing property values of nearby homes and supporting visitors and tourism.
• Parks improve residents' overall quality of life by conserving natural areas and providing protection from climate change.
• Parks make our community livable by providing recreational and social opportunities.

As part of the 10-Minute Walk Campaign, the City of Lynnwood is excited to announce it was selected to receive a $40,000 grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to support Lynnwood’s planning and policy efforts that help increase access to high-quality parks. 

Mayor Nicola Smith is a proud signatory of the 10-Minute Walk campaign, led by NRPA, The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). To learn more about the campaign visit: 10minutewalk.org

Calling All Park Champions! Time to Act Now!

We all need parks…and we need YOU!

The City cannot do this important work alone.  We need you to become a PARK CHAMPION!

Do you or your family live near a Lynnwood park? Like to play basketball or soccer? Use playgrounds, trails, or picnic areas?  Parks are critical for healthy thriving communities and we want to hear about how YOU are getting to and using parks.

Sign up today to become a PARK CHAMPION. As a Park Champion, you will map your walk to a park, take observations, and complete a short survey. This is an opportunity to provide your feedback on getting to your neighborhood park safely and share about your park experience!

To learn more and become a PARK CHAMPION visit: www.healthylynnwood.com

You can always stay up-to-date on all things Healthy Communities by visiting: www.HealthyLynnwood.com. And, we'd love to hear from you. If you have a project, program, event, or success to highlight, please contact us!