It only takes a little activity to gain some big health benefits. By finding 30 minutes a day you can:
- Reduce your risk of coronary heart disease
- Lower your risk of diabetes
- Lower your blood pressure
- Improve your weight
- Lower your risk of Osteoporosis
- Improve your feeling of wellbeing
- Reduce your risk of colon and breast cancer
Walking programs provide the motivation to participate in 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity with the added benefits of socializing with people in your community and enjoying the beautiful surroundings and facilities.
The Town of Mosman Park and Shire of Peppermint Grove have partnered with the Heart Foundation to bring you Heart Foundation Walking, a nation wide initiative aimed at providing free, safe, social and accessible opportunities to become physically active in your local community. Pull out your sneakers and join in one of the many walking groups that are currently operating in your local community.
For further information, please contact the Town of Mosman Park Administration Centre on 9384 1633.
Registration
To register as a walker please complete a Walker Registration Form, and give it to your Walk Organiser or post to:
The Administration Centre, Town of Mosman Park PO Box 3 MOSMAN PARK WA 6912
Join a Walking Group near you
To download a printable Timetable click here.
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Nordic Walkers
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Day:
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Tuesdays
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Time:
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8:00am
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Meeting Point:
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Fresh Water Bay Yacht Club car park,
Peppermint Grove
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Duration:
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1 hour
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Level:
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Brisk walk with some hills.
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Other:
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No dogs please. Please call ahead to arrange walking poles.
Join us for a cuppa at Cappuccino By the River after the walk.
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Walk Organiser:
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Jenny 0427 977 613 or Alida 0417 994 813
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Waterside Walkers
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Day:
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Fridays
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Time:
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7:00am
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Meeting Point:
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Memorial Park, Bay View Terrace, Mosman Park
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Walk Organiser:
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John 0429 383 239
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Mosman Movers
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Day:
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Fridays
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Time:
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8:00am
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Meeting Point:
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Freshwater Bay Yacht Club car park, Peppermint Grove
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Walk Organiser:
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Jenny 0427 977 613 or Alida 0417 994 813
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Walk Organisers
The volunteer Walk Organisers are the heroes of this programme. Council is seeking registrations from persons interested in supporting Heart Foundation Walking as a Walk Organiser. Al volunteers are insured by the Heart Foundation and will participate in a short training session prior to commencing their role. Download a Walk Organiser registration form here.