Walk With A Doc: Franklin Park Conservatory - Columbus, OH

When to be there
Saturday Mornings 8:30am to 9:30am
Rain or shine!

There will not be a formal Walk with a Doc until after holidays. Keep checking back for details.

Where to go
Franklin Park Conservatory-Scotts MiracleGro Community Garden Campus
1820 Franklin Park South
Columbus, OH 43205

(The Community Gardens are located at the South East corner of Franklin Park)

Who Should Participate
Anyone who decides to take the first step. Walk with a Doc is an enjoyable, accessible and safe activity for most everyone. It can be incorporated into lifestyles easily than any other activity. This may be the first step towards a new adventure or it may rejuvenate an existing exercise program. Benefits include boosting energy, reducing stress and risk factors for heart disease, lowering blood pressure and weight.

What to expect
Walk with a Doc is a FREE walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend, than with faith, friends, and making strides to help your heart and improve your general health to live longer!  

Walking is the nearest activity to perfect exercise with added benefits for health and happiness. Everyone can enjoy the benefits of our regular walking program and make an impact on changing the course of heart disease, obesity and quality of life. Dr. Anderson-Willis provides your ‘Doc Connection’ with weekly updates, health, menu tips and more at the walks.

Dr. Anderson-Willis is a pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.  Not only is   Dr. Anderson-Willis committed to our youth’s health, she is dedicated to making a significant change in the nationwide epidemic of obesity. You’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by Dr. Anderson-Willis while you walk at your own pace!

We are thrilled to provide FREE:
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Pedometers
  • Healthy snacks
  • Recipes and information to make better lifestyle changes
  • Opportunities to talk with the docs

Walk with a Doc welcomes walkers of all ages and experience levels.

Contact Information:

For up to date details/information about the walk with a doc program
Call: 614-714-0407

Directions

I-71 into Columbus to the Broad Street Exit. Travel Eastbound on Broad,  approximately one mile to Franklin Park. The Conservatory entrance is located at Conservatory Drive.