Live Well Watertown has teamed with different groups around town to host weekly walks. Each one has a different focus. See more details in the information provided by Live Well Watertown, below.
Watertown Walks Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30. Summer Walks are from 10-11 a.m. Note meetup location for each walk. (Note the July 23 walk will take place from 5 p.m to 6 p.m.)
Weekly programs will include movement, conversation, and opportunities to connect, interact, and explore the greater community. The walking portion of these programs will be approximately 30 – 40 minutes, and we encourage attendees to walk at a comfortable pace. Note location of meet-up which varies. Walks will not take place if it’s raining or if there is a heat advisory.
Each month will feature city happenings, health and wellness, arts & culture, and community/business assets (some walks will be in collaboration with the Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee and Watertown Business Coalition).
July 9th – City Happenings / Explore Union Market and the Greenway
Meet Up at: Prestige Car Wash, 49 School Street, by the Watertown Greenway path entrance
Free parking available at VHB, 250-260 Arsenal St or Arsenal on the Charles garage
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Walk with Erin Rathe, City Economic Development Planner, for a walk and exploration of the Union Market area of Arsenal Street. Between School St. and Irving St. along Arsenal Street is an area known as Union Market which includes the Elon and Gables residential complexes and Lexus and Toyota of Watertown. Mixed among these larger entities are a wealth of small businesses: fitness studios of all kinds, restaurants with popping flavors, and personal services galore! Come learn about this hidden gem of Watertown.
July 16th – Public Arts & Culture Walk / Move with Murals
Meet Up at: Merchant’s Row, next to CVS on Main Street
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Jan Taylor, Public Arts & Culture Committee member, will facilitate this walk and move program inspired by some of the vibrant murals in the Watertown Square area.
July 23rd – Walk N Talk / Watertown Square
Meet Up at: The Residence of Watertown Square, Summer Street
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
In collaboration with Watertown Business Coalition
Enjoy a community walk while exploring local businesses, meeting new people, and making meaningful connections in the heart of Watertown!
During the walk, attendees will hear from the City’s Economic Development and Planning Team (Erin Rathe and Erika Jerram) as they discuss the Watertown Square Area Plan and the future vision for one of the community’s key business districts. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit WBC member businesses, hear directly from local owners, and learn more about the business community that makes Watertown Square unique.
Please RSVP HERE.
July 30th – Wellness Walk
Meet Up at: Saltonstall Park, next to City Hall
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a wellness focused walk facilitated by Patricia Tang, Essentrics Instructor. Learn more about this full-body, dynamic stretching and strengthening workout that helps people move with ease at any age. Patty will share information and lead us through some basic Essentrics movements before the walk.