Get active - join in the walking craze With more people wanting to get active and explore their local community, Council has put together a series of programs and initiatives to help get people walking more often and in safe and supported environments. All adults aged 18-64 years should aim for 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. That’s 30 minutes, five days of the week. The walking initiatives are all free, family-friendly and cater for all-abilities.
Extended lighting
Walk while you wait
Exercising during the winter months can be hard, so until Thursday 30 September we are lighting up a different oval in Maroondah. This means people have more time to walk after work without having to worry about it getting dark.
While the children are at training why not spend your time doing a quick walk?
Mondays, 7pm to 9pm Town Park Athletics Track, Croydon Tuesdays, 7pm to 9pm Mullum Mullum Reserve, Ringwood Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm Mullum Mullum Reserve, Ringwood Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm Town Park Athletics Track, Croydon For more details on the above locations, visit Council’s website.
To make it easier to get motivated, we are hosting 30-minute walking groups that coincide with junior sport training times. The walking groups aims to encourage family members, friends and children to exercise whilst waiting for children/ siblings at a sport training session. The first ‘Walk while you wait’ walking group is from 5pm to 5.30pm, every Tuesday until 2 August at Norwood Football Club, Mullum Mullum Reserve, Ringwood.
If you are part of a club who would like to establish a Walk while you wait group please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33. To find out more about other walking opportunities and programs in Maroondah, visit Council’s website.
Festival back in the limelight In what will be a sight to behold, Maroondah Festival is planned to return for 2021 with an exciting mix of new and traditional entertainment. A highlight on the local events calendar for many years, we are excited to have in the works a full line-up of many family-favourite activities, delivered in a COVID-safe way. In previous years, events have included plenty of attractions for all ages and tastes. From children’s rides to popular musical acts, to food trucks and workshops. Maroondah Festival is the perfect event to just grab your friends and family, head down locally and enjoy the atmosphere. There are always plenty of laughs, good food and memorable fun.
The festival originated in 1990 as the Croydon Festival and was designed to encourage the involvement of Council, community groups, local traders and key business stakeholders within the local area and the surrounding eastern region. The event has received various makeovers and has gradually increased in popularity, with an estimated 25,000 people passing through the event in 2019. Save the date - Maroondah Festival 2021 • Sunday 7 November • 10am to 4pm • Town Park, Norton Road, Croydon
Our beautiful city at your fingertips Whether you’re walking, riding a bicycle, taking public transport or have your own vehicle - travelling around Maroondah has never been easier. With our online interactive map of Maroondah, finding your way around and exploring all our hidden gems is simple for locals and visitors alike. The map function is easy-to-use and shows the features and facilities of Maroondah - and the best way to get to them. You can select walking and cycling trails, bike lanes and bus routes across Maroondah. Or you can see the footpath network and zoom right in to see what
things are available in these locations including park benches and BBQs. For those wanting to familiarise themselves more with their neighbourhood, our website also gives access to the My Maroondah map which can help to identify your waste collection days, your ward Councillors and what Council facilities are closest to you. To view the map functions, visit Council’s website.
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