Health & Wellness

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fitness, health fairs, and awareness programs along the guidelines of National Recreation and Parks Association. 

Virtual Fitness Classes with local partners

Due to Covid-19 health & safety guidelines, we are currently offering Virtual Fitness Programs in partnership with the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, Breathe Yoga of Shreveport, SB Steppers, Willis-Knighton Fitness & Wellness Center. Find lots of workouts on our YouTube page and check for new posts weekly! 

Monthly Health & Wellness Spotlight

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has a commitment to provide health and wellness resources and opportunities to all populations here in Caddo Parish. We highlight a health awareness topic each month to provide educational and nutritional information to keep the community informed about ways to stay fit and healthy. 

This month we are spotlighting Mental Health.

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May’s health spotlight is Mental Health Awareness:  

Learn More

Mental health plays a vital role in overall health and well-being. It includes our emotional, physiological, and social welfare. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we deal with stress, make healthy decisions, and relate to others. Most importantly, good mental health is imperative at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.  

https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/index.htm

https://newroadstreatment.org/five-warning-signs-of-mental-illness/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/04/30/a-proclamation-on-national-mental-health-awareness-month-2021/

Walking With Numbers

This independent walking program is designed to get adults/seniors who are inactive, up and moving in 2021. 
Individuals will set weekly/monthly personal walking step goals, and report walking numbers to our parks and recreation program coordinator. Incentive prizes will be given to individuals who meet their set goals throughout the calendar year.  
Use this form to register for the program and submit your steps either daily or weekly:
or use this printable form and send them weekly to Mary Murphy at mmurphy@caddo.org
Share your successes and challenges with us via social media!  Let's get up and moving in 2021.