CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Happy National Walk in the Park Day.

Community leaders, including members of the Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee and the Trust for Public Land, came together to celebrate the importance of accessible parks by hosting a walking tour through the new Eastside Elementary Community Schoolyard Project.

The event was held on October 10th to honor National Walk in the Park Day, encouraging residents to take time to connect with nature and explore how local parks can bring neighborhoods closer together.

Noel Durant, Associate Vice President and Tennessee State Director for the Trust for Public Land, shared how meaningful it is to have a park within walking distance.

“One in three Americans lack walkable access to a park,” Durant said. “Being able to walk to a p

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