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Residents living in the diverse community of Lonsdale in Knoxville, Tennessee, now have a safe place to walk and play thanks to the Knox County Health Department and local community organizations.
On July 26, 2014, partners including Lonsdale United For Change, a Latino Task Force of Lonsdale Volunteers, the Knox County Health Department and the Grace Baptist Church, hosted a celebratory event to inaugurate the new one-mile path, which connects Lonsdale Elementary, Lonsdale Park, Sam E. Hill School, and a few other nearby playgrounds.
According to a November 2013, Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory news bulletin community members painted the new L-shaped path, in order to promote walking and better health in the community. The news bulletin says that walking feet along with a green and yellow logo were painted along the path.
On the day of the event, local residents enjoyed games, Hispanic foods, and crafts.
In addition to the walking loop, a monthly community market that offers fresh fruits and vegetables was launched at Lonsdale Park.
According to a 2010 Knoxville News Sentinel article, Lonsdale residents lacked access to healthy foods and safe places to play. Fortunately, local organizations and community members have since partnered up to bring healthy changes to the neighborhood.
Read more about this new walking loop by visiting the links below:
Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory, Vol 7, No. 25, July 25, 2014
By The Numbers
33
percent
of Latinos live within walking distance (<1 mile) of a park
