Independent School District 622 Gladstone 55 + Center 1945 Manton St Maplewood MN 55109 651-748-7250
Gladstone 55 + Program
NON�PROFIT ORG U . S . POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES MN PERMIT NO . 4263
Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Program Staff Cheryl Gysbers Coordinator Francine Evans Meals on Wheels Specialist Christopher Cook Receptionist Mary Kay Olson Program Clerk
Program Mission To enhance the quality of life of adults by promoting , sponsoring and coordinating programs and services that advocate for independence and well-being .
Fall Fitness in the Parks Crisp mornings , warm , sunny days and cool evenings – autumn is the perfect time to walk the scenic trails of the local parks . Watch for a variety of wildlife , enjoy the sounds of the outdoors and admire the fall colors while you stride towards 10,000 steps . Now you can add in strengthening , stretching , balance , �lexibility and a little extra cardio along your route .
Outdoor �itness parks are becoming popular throughout the country and we are fortunate to have two such parks locally . Between the Maplewood Community Center and the Maplewood City Hall , there is a lovely pond and wooded area surrounded by a paved . 5 mile trail that now includes 4 �itness stations . The Oakdale Nature Center has a paved . 87 mile trail that meanders through forest , meadow and wetland . This trail now includes six �itness stations . Each station includes the equipment for two to three exercises .
How does it work ? Walk the trail and when you come to a station , try one or all of the pieces of equipment . Each station has instructions with photos for each exercise at the station . Regardless of your �itness level , there is something at each station for you . When you �inish your “ reps ,” continue on your walk to the next station . The Fitness stations cover the four elements of �itness
One of the �itness stations on the trail behind the Maplewood Community Center .
that are important in the prevention of injury and for overall health : muscle endurance and strength , core �itness , balance and �lexibility , and aerobic �itness .
Another walk in the park – a National Park – is the Mississippi River Gorge Walking Tour ( see page 4 ). A great way to include education and �itness .
Take your next walk up a “ step ” and enjoy fall �itness in the parks !