Wellness Walks Meetup Group

Immerse yourself in nature while nurturing your mental well-being with like-minded peers.

Rock Creek Greenway is a well-shaded, paved pathway connecting four parks on its way across Gainesville, from downtown to Lake Lanier. We will begin our walk on the trail’s eastern end at Rock Creek Park meeting in the small outdoor amphitheater. From there, the trail heads west, soon reaching Ivey Terrace Park. As the trail approaches the lake, Wilshire Trails Park offers restrooms. The last park on the trail is Longwood, which offers a beautiful view of the Lake.

We will start the walk with a brief icebreaker and light stretching as needed. We will walk the Rock Creek Greenway all the way to Longwood Park where we will sit by the lake and do guided mindfulness exercises. We will walk back and end the walk with a group reflection activity.

Length: 3.8 miles

Parking is Located at:
Rock Creek Park Trailhead (223 Northside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501) or
Gainesville North Parking Deck (100 Brenau Ave NE, Gainesville, GA 30501)

*This group is for anyone interested in having a space to talk openly about mental health while also spending time in nature.*

The Midland Greenway walking trails run through the ever-growing and blooming urban district just southeast of Downtown Gainesville. It is a paved, well-lit, and historic trail line pathway through town. We will begin our walk meeting at the Fitness Court at Midland Greenway (an outdoor fitness area located right next to ample parking). From there, we will walk the trail south, passing the Midland dog park and walking around the pond. The last part of our walk will be to the Gainesville Midland Locomotive and then we will make our way back.

Parking is Located at:
Fitness Court at Midland Greenway
(422 Banks St, Gainesville, GA 30501).