(Atlantic) Atlantic Parks and Recreation is participating in the Healthiest State Walk.
Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director Bryant Rasmussen is encouraging the public to join the walk on October 5th.
The walk begins at 9:30 a.m.
Rasmussen said they are also hosting the 2nd annual Tour de Parks on October 2nd. The bike ride begins at Sunnyside Park at 2:00 p.m.
‘Tour de Parks’ is a play on the name of the famous bike race, the Tour de France, but unlike the famous event, this bike ride is not a race. Instead, it’s a leisurely 10-mile group ride around Atlantic that will stop at multiple parks where various community groups and organizations will greet riders with music, snacks, and information on community happenings. The Atlantic Kiwanis will be providing a free meal at Kiddie Korral for riders when they finish the ride, and participating organizations and supporters will be giving away free prizes. Tour de Parks
participants can expect to ride on both trails and streets, as the ride is designed in part to highlight area trails and the bike-ability of Atlantic. Participating organizations planning to host stops at parks along the route include Atlantic Parks & Rec, Nishna Valley Trails, the Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Bike Farm, Cass County Extension, Cass County Grow Another Row, Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services, Produce in the Park, SHIFT ATL, Atlantic Public Library, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, Cass County Tourism, and Atlantic Kiwanis.
In other news, Rasmussen said they are partnering with the Chamber again to do a Scarecrow Contest. The proceeds from the contest benefits the Atlantic Food Pantry. More information will be released on the contest in early October.
