Marion Tallgrass Trail

Vital Stats

Karen K

Marion, OH

  • people helped1000
  • People Doing It 10

The Problem

There is a clear need to encourage safe, fun exercise in Marion County. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), physical inactivity is the second leading cause of death in the USA. Compared to the national average, the health status of Marion County falls in the "Unfavorable" category for coronary heart disease. We ranked 67th of 88 Ohio counties in the Robert Wood Johnson foundation's county health rankings and have a life expectancy that falls below the national average. Simply put, we need to exercise. Our new trail should be a valuable resource in that effort.

Plan of Action

Phase I construction is already completed. We are now starting to write grants and develop plans for work projects for 2011. I have solicited support and interest in the project via media resources (newspaper, radio and TV) and Facebook. Our Marion Tallgrass Trail Facebook page has over 1000 fans at this point.
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