Healthy Parks, Healthy You

Recreation Director: Sue Goodwin
(206) 684-7157 | sue.goodwin@seattle.gov
Healthy Parks, Healthy You Lead: Katie Gray
(206) 684-4561 | katie.gray@seattle.gov
Healthy Parks, Healthy You Lead: Corey Myers
(206) 684-4181 | corey.myers@seattle.gov

Accomplishments

• Healthy Parks, Healthy You Big Day of Play planning committee won the 2010 Seattle Management Association’s ‘Management in the Field’ award for their work planning and implementing the annual Big Day of Play signature event! 2010 BDoP Summary
• 100% Healthy Vending machine policy. Healthy Vending Guidelines
• No smoking within 25 feet of other patrons in Seattle parks and play areas, beaches, playgrounds, picnic areas, and buildings (code 3.2.10). No Smoking Code of Conduct

Seattle Parks and Recreation wins two Heart Association Start! Fit-Friendly Company recognition awards

The American Heart Association has recognized Seattle Parks and Recreation as a Platinum Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Start! Fit-Friendly Company Recognition program and the Community Innovation Award.

The Platinum Level is the highest level of recognition from the American Heart Association Start!initiative. Parks also won a second award, the Community Innovation Award, for engaging in efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and more livable communities for children, youth and adults of all ages. Parks has developed activities and enhanced existing programming to encourage and support physical activity, use of outdoor spaces for active recreation, and healthy eating habits.

The Start! Fit-Friendly CompaniesProgram is a catalyst for positive change in all American work sectors. Companies and organizations throughout the nation can be part of the Start!Initiative by demonstrating progressive leadership by making the health and wellness of their employees a priority.

“We are honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association’s Start!initiative as a Platinum Level Start!Fit-Friendly Company,” said Acting Parks Superintendent Christopher Williams. “Physical activity and employee wellness are very important priorities here at Seattle Parks and Recreation, and we encourage all of our employees to eat better and move more. For more information on how people can incorporate more physical activity into their day and on healthy eating habits, check out http://seattle.gov/parks/healthyparks/programs.htm.

Healthy Parks Healthy You Initiative
Building Your Healthy Tomorrow TODAY! 

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