Let's Walk Waco

Any movement is good movement, the goal of Let's Walk Waco is to help you and your friends feel better, create community and support, and increase the number of weekly walks you go on.

Join us from September 10th - November 5th to walk Waco! During the 8 weeks, you will log and track your miles in the Walk Across Texas website. You will challenge each other to see how many miles "across Texas" you can walk. Registering and participating will make you eligible for prizes.

Registration

Step 1

Account Registration

Step 2

Create/Join a Team

Be a Team Captain!

We need you! Team Captains play an integral role in the success of a Walking Group, while helping your friends, family, neighbors take steps towards living a healthier life.

Captain Responsibilities

  • Set a time and place for your group to meet and walk at least 30 minutes once a week for 8 weeks.
  • Contact members of your group who miss weekly walks.
  • Remind team members to log their weekly miles.
  • Do your best to keep your group motivated and take photos along the way!

Registration Information

  1. Create a team - you can invite people from your workplace, neighborhood, family, etc.
  2. Collect information from your team including their names and email addresses.
  3. Come up with a team name.
  4. Follow the Create a Team Guide(PDF, 226KB) to register your team. Use the League Code: watL-220712-73192
  5.  After you create your team on the Howdy Health website, a unique Team Code will be generated. This will be what you will share with your teammates for them to join the team.

FAQs

What is a walking group?

A walking group is a team of up to 8 people who meet weekly for 8 weeks to walk together and socialize. 

How does a walking group work?

  • Form a team of up to 8 people, one person must be the team captain.
  • Get together with your team for at least 30 minutes once a week for 8 weeks.
  • Log how many miles you walk each week through your Walk Across Texas Account.
  • For participating, you will be entered in to win awesome prizes!

How long is the program?

Let's Walk Waco is an eight-week program beginning September 10th - November 5th.

Who can win prizes?

McLennan County residents who log their miles will be entered into a drawing at the end of the walking program.

Can I join more than one walking team?

Absolutely. You can be part of a walking group at work, home, church, school, etc.

How do I log my weekly miles?

  • You will log your miles through your account on Walk Across Texas or you can request paper log sheets and submit them weekly to letswalkwaco@wacotx.gov.
  • If you walk outside of your weekly walking group's set time, you can still log any additional miles, and those miles will count towards your team's effort.

Can I register if I don't have a team?

Yes. Follow the Team Captain registration information to create your own team. Teams can be anywhere from 1 to 8 people.

Can I register if I don't live in Waco?

Yes, all McLennan County residents can join.

What do I do next?

  • Tell people about the program and invite them to join!
  • Like us on the Live Well Waco Facebook and Instagram page. Share photos of your team walking with the hashtag #LetsWalkWaco for a chance to be featured on our social media.
  • Join your team for weekly walks and explore your community while getting to know your teammates.

When is the kickoff event?

Our kickoff event is September 10th at Bledsoe Miller Community Center starting at 9am. Everyone is welcome, and you can even register for Let's Walk Waco during the event. There will be free giveaways to the first 100 registered people who join us! Check out this flyer for more information.

Indoor Walking Facilities

Facility

Address

Hours 

Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center 300 N M.L.K. Jr Blvd
  • Monday - Thursday: 9:30am-12:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Friday: 9:30am-12:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:30am-11:30am

Dewey Recreation Center

925 N 9th St
  • Monday - Thursday: 9:00am-11:00am & 1:00pm-3:00pm

First Baptist Church Woodway - Ministry Activity Center

101 N Ritchie Rd
  • Monday - Tuesday: 8:00am-12:00pm & 3:00-7:00pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00am-12:00pm
  • Thursday-Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm & 3:00-7:00pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Richland Mall 6001 W Waco Dr
  • Monday - Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm
  • Sunday: 12:00- 6:00pm
South Waco Recreation Center 2815 Speight Ave
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00-11:00am
Sul Ross Community Center 1301 Barnard St
  • Monday - Friday: 8:30am-1:00pm

Outdoor Walking Facilities

Park

Address

Trail Mileage 

Alta Vista Park 3709 Alta Vista Dr 0.27 miles
Baylor University Bear & Cub Trails Corner of Bagby & University Parks

2.25 miles (Bear Trail)

0.5 miles (Cub Trail)

Bell's Hill Park 2400 Webster Park 0.25 miles
Bledsoe-Miller Community Park 300 MLK Blvd 0.17 miles
Brazos Park East 2000 MLK Blvd 0.75 miles
Brooklyn Park 1300 Orchard Ln 0.3 miles

Cameron Park

2601 N. University Parks Dr

20 miles

Chapel Park 9420 Chapel Rd 0.25 miles
Clyde Hart Track & Field 1601 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd

Open Monday-Friday: 8:30am-12:30pm

Cotton Belt Trail 1119 Harris Creek Rd 2.5 miles
Dewey Park 925 N 9th St 0.30 miles
Wilbert Austin, Sr. Park 401 Hood St 0.27 miles
Gurley Park 3600 S 4th St 0.29 miles
Oakwood Park 2301 S 7th St 0.33 miles
Oscar Duconge Community Park 1504 JJ Flewellen Rd 0.30 miles