Physical Activity Objective 1
Access to Low-Cost Recreational Opportunities
Featured Programs & Activities
Cheney Sets Policy for Healthy After School Care
The City of Cheney adopted a healthy child care policy for before and after school care programs in Parks & Recreation child care centers. They decided to exceed minimum licensing regulations for nutrition and physical activity set by the Washington Administrative Code. more
Policy Changes Encourage Physical Activity for School Age Child Care
Recent changes in the Washington Administrative Code for school age child care ensure that children will spend less time in front of the television and have more time for outdoor activity. New regulations strengthened screen time restrictions and physical activity requirements. more
Previously Featured
Priority Recommendation A
Provide adequate funding for state and local recreational sites and facilities
- Ferry County Converts Railway to Biking/Hiking Asset
Audience:Trail users
Scope:Ferry County
Featured: December 2012 - Access to Low Cost Fitness Classes Enhances Healthy Aging
Audience:Community centers, senior centers and other settings
Scope:Statewide and nationwide
Featured: September 2012 - State Park Pass Now Transferable
Audience: State Park users
Scope:Statewide
Featured: June 2012 - Local Partners Influence Built Environment: Seniors Set SAIL
Audience:City and county planners of trails and low cost recreation alternatives
Scope:Statewide
Featured: March 2011 - Planning for Active Transportation
Audience: Pedestrians, bikers, paddlers
Scope:Statewide
Featured: Winter 2010 - Universal Playground Dedicated in Spokane
Audience: Physically disabled children
Scope:Spokane
Featured: Fall 2010 - Building a Therapy Playground and Garden at Fircrest School
Audience: Residents with severe developmental disabilities
Scope:Fircrest School Residential Habilitation Center, Shoreline, WA
Featured: Winter 2009
Priority Recommendation B
Develop model policies to increase access to public facilities for physical activity
- Indoor Track in Shopping Mall Encourages Physical Activity
Audience: School faculty and staff
Scope:Statewide
Featured: December 2011 - Survey Tallies Health Enabling Policies in Washington
Scope:Washington State
Featured:September 2011
Priority Recommendation C
Increase the number of worksites, including healthcare and school settings, that have policies to enhance physical activity opportunities
- Schools as Healthy Worksites
Audience: School faculty and staff
Scope: Statewide
Featured: March 2012 - Asotin County Reworks Office Breaks for Wellness
Audience: Employees
Scope: Asotin County Health District
Featured: June 2011
