Free community walks on Wednesdays start May 8 in downtown Youngstown

Meet members of the local community at this year’s free walking class series in downtown Youngstown.

Starting May 8, participate in a free community walk every Wednesday at noon starting at Mocha House on East Boardman Street in downtown Youngstown.

From Mocha House, participants will walk to Wean Park.

After May 8, the walks are happening every Wednesday, weather permitting until it gets too cold to walk.

Walk Wednesdays is a collaboration between Mercy Health’s Stepping Out program, The Healthy Community Partnership and Youngstown State University Campus Recreation.

Regularly exercising improves overall physical and mental health. According to organizers, it’s also a great way to promote using local park facilities that are often underused in local communities.

The city’s YO! App is also providing promo codes to walkers that participate which can be redeemed at 20 Youngstown businesses.

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This story was originally published May 3, 2024 at 6:00 AM.