Ottawa County Parks & Recreation

Step it Up

Participants can look forward to:

• Setting & achieving fitness goals!
• Discovering new parks in Ottawa County
• Physical & mental health tips
• Incentive prizes
• Motivation & accountability by logging activity

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I have to sign up?

  Yes, you must sign-up to participate in the program. Please click here to sign-up.

• What is the cost of the Step it Up! Fitness Challenge?

  The challenge is completely free. It is covered by grant funding secured by the Ottawa County Parks Foundation.

  Thank you to our health and wellness sponsors Knight Watch, AAA Storage, and Priority Health!

• Do I have to participate in the group activities?

  No, the group activities are optional. Join us for one or all of them as your schedule and interest allows. Beginners are encouraged. All of the activities are free.

• How fit do I need to be to participate?

  All levels of fitness are welcome. Various pace groups will be available at the group walks. Beginners are encouraged to try all of the activities. This is the time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new!

• How do I track my activity?

  You will login to track your activity.You can log it daily or weekly. Each week that you track your activity you will be entered to win a prize.

• Do I have to track my activity?

  We encourage all participants to track activity. It helps keep you accountable and consistent participation ensures the continuation of grant funding. You must be an active participant in the challenge to register for the Group Adventure Activities. Plus, you might win a prize!

• How do I know what's happening each week?

  Every Monday morning, you will receive an email from Ottawa County via GovDelivery. That email will have the link to record your activity, the week's group activities, and other news.

Stay Active Year Round

Here are several resources to stay involved with Ottawa County Parks & Recreation as well as get involved with other local walking and nature opportunities:

• Ottawa County Parks & Recreation program calendar
• Sign up to receive parks information
• Outdoor Discovery Center