Walking is a great way to access many destinations in Milwaukie. At a moderate pace it takes just 10 minutes to walk a half mile. Downtown, the Milwaukie Marketplace, your local school or park, are all just a short walk away. Whether you are considering walking for your health or the health of the environment, walking is an easy way to squeeze exercise into your day. According to the Centers for Disease Control, just 30 minutes a day can dramatically improve and extend your life. The latest research shows that walking instead of driving short distances has significant long-term health benefits.

Some interesting statistics:

• Only 60% of Oregon adults meet the recommendation of 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. 

• Fully one third of premature deaths can be attributed to physical inactivity and poor eating. 

• Between 1990 and 2004 obesity among Oregon adults increased 103%. 

Springwater Corridor 
For information on the Springwater Corridor Trail, including a description, map, and facilities, visit Portland Parks and Recreation.

Trolley Trail 
For information on a possible trail connection between Milwaukie and Oregon City, visit Clackamas County's Trolley Trail site.

Transportation System Plan: Pedestrian Element 
For more information about the City's policies and priorities for pedestrian improvements, view the Pedestrian Element.

Outside Resources 
For more information on walking in Milwaukie and the region, visit:

• Willamette Pedestrian Coalition

• Metro Trails

• Centers for Disease Control's Kids Walk-to-School Program

Last updated: 09/26/2008

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