From zipping through the carpool lane to crawling forward on the freeway, we rely heavily on our cars. Take a break from behind the wheel and walk (or bike ride) to the nearest park with your family. Not sure where to go? First, head to www.walkscore.com, where you can type in your address and get a bird’s-eye view of your neighborhood and nearby green spaces.
WalkScore.com rates the “walkability” of cities across the nation — Dallas ranks No. 24 on the site’s list of “Top 40 Walkable Cities.” While walking isn’t always the first choice of Dallasites when it comes to getting groceries or running errands, we could all use a little more exercise (perhaps after the 100-degree heat subsides!). Beyond checking out your own neighborhood’s “walkable” score, utilize the easy-to-navigate maps on WalkScore.com to calculate the distance from your doorstep to the closest playground.
