{"id":93192,"date":"2024-06-24T09:43:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T16:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/?p=93192"},"modified":"2024-06-27T09:24:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T16:24:07","slug":"parks-rx-and-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/parks-rx-and-you\/","title":{"rendered":"ParksRx and You"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h1>Park Prescriptions<\/h1>\r\n<h3>ParksRx and You<\/h3>\r\n<p>Parks prescriptions, or ParksRx, is a movement based on the fundamental idea that spending time in nature is good for your health. In California&#8217;s Bay Area, most counties host a ParksRx program, often connecting parks and public health departments. They provide resources for clinicians and doctors to recommend, like reminding a patient to exercise, spending time in nature as part of your health and wellness plan.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.sempervirens.org\/onlineactions\/Fv3AoGt3fkaoxC6fUma1-Q2?ms=10ZW100_A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Donate Now <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/visit\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Visit the Santa Cruz Mountains <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>photo by Mike Kahn<\/p>\r\n<h2>Learn more about ParksRx programs in the Santa Cruz mountains:<\/h2>\r\n<h4>ParksRx Santa Cruz County<\/h4>\r\n<p>ParkRxSantaCruzCounty (ParkRxSCC), is a collaborative effort of County Cruz County Public Health, County Park Friends, City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services, County Parks, Salud Para La Gente, Santa Cruz Community Health, and additional partners. ParkRx&#8217;s unique patient-driven design process tailors programs to meet patient interests, accessibility, location and availability as prescribed through Salud Para La Gente and Santa Cruz Community Health. Ask your provider about ParkRx. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkrxsantacruzcounty.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about ParksRx Santa Cruz County<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4>Redwood Rx<\/h4>\r\n<p>Mountain Parks Foundation is partnering with California State Parks to provide a nature-based wellness program called Redwood Rx, offering a variety of new opportunities to connect with nature and experience the health and wellness benefits of our Redwoods State Parks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainparks.org\/redwood-rx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about Redwood Rx<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4>San Mateo County Park Prescription (Rx) Program<\/h4>\r\n<p>Get Healthy San Mateo County promotes the use and enjoyment of parks and public lands to benefit your physical and mental health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gethealthysmc.org\/park-rx-prescription-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about San Mateo County Park Prescription (Rx) Program<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4>Santa Clara County Juntos Initiative<\/h4>\r\n<p>The Juntos Initiative encourages physical activity in park settings with a prescription from a health care provider. The goal of the initiative is for families to explore parks in the County of Santa Clara, participate in park hikes, and become familiar and comfortable in park settings. <a href=\"https:\/\/publichealth.sccgov.org\/parks-and-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about Santa Clara County Juntos Initiative<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>More to Explore<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/trails-rx\/\">Find a trail with suggestions for your health goals<\/a> with our Trails Prescription program<\/li>\r\n<li>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/introduction-to-forest-bathing\/\">forest bathing suggestions<\/a> to add to your next outing<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/learn\/redwoods-and-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the health benefits of nature<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parks prescriptions, or ParksRx, is a movement based on the fundamental idea that spending time in nature is good for your health. 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