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general health
public lands
sport programs
Adults and children should see their doctor
at least once a year for routine check-ups.
Tuolumne County is blessed with an abundance
of public lands. Stanislaus National Forest,
Yosemite National Park, Red Hills Recreation
Area, and the recreation areas around both
New Melones and Don Pedro Reservoirs offer
numerous opportunities for hiking, swimming,
rock climbing, and paddle sports. For more
information on accessing these areas contact
the public agencies that manage these lands.
Organized sport and recreation programs
are a great way to exercise, meet your
neighbors and have fun. Adults and youths
can participate in a variety of organized sport
programs in Tuolumne County.
Stanislaus National Forest 209-532-3671
Little League Baseball 743-0754
Yosemite National Park 209-372-0200
High Country Hockey and Skating 588-0776
New Melones Recreation Area 209-536-9543
Tuolumne County Aquatics 532-1202
Don Pedro Recreation Area 209-536-2396
Tuolumne County Recreation 533-5663
Immunize your children.
Learn CPR and other safety tips.
Laugh. Let humor enter your life. One of the
easiest ways of being healthier is to find a way
to relax and have more fun.
Sleep 6-10 hours a night (or until well rested).
The County Recreation Department offers a
variety of weekday summer programs.
Tuolumne County Youth Soccer www.tcys.net
safety
Adults and children should learn how to swim.
Be active at least 30 minutes per day for weight
control and 60+ minutes per day for weight
loss. Try to incorporate physical activity into
family time.
Exercise at the time of day that works for you.
Anytime is better than no time!
Start your program with a “warm-up” period to
help reduce the risk of injury during more
vigorous activities that follow.
Children should be up and active at least every
30 minutes and watch less than 2 hours of
television a day.
Tuolumne County offers a variety of
opportunities for exercise and staying active.
See the map on the backside of this brochure.
smoking
children’s health
Close to half a million people die from a
tobacco-related disease each year —
Don’t let tobacco take you, a friend, or a
family member.
Be a role model for your children. If they
see you being physically active and having fun,
they are more likely to be active and stay active
throughout their lives.
Keep your children healthy —
do not let anyone smoke around your kids.
Involve the whole family in activities like hiking,
biking, dancing, basketball or skating.
Stay Tobacco Free!
For more information
please call (209) 533-7464
or (209) 533-7419.
Focus on fun. You can do a lot of walking
during trips to the zoo, park or
miniature-golf course.
exercise
exercise
Include children in household
activities like dog-walking,
car-washing and lawn-mowing.
wic program
This brochure was made
possible by the Tuolumne
County Health Department
Women, Infants, and Children
(WIC) Program.
The WIC Program is a nutrition education
program whose mission is to help low income
families with children 0-5, pregnant and
postpartum women to eat well and stay healthy.
The program focuses on nutrition and
breastfeeding education, referrals, and gives
vouchers for healthy foods.
To contact the WIC Program in Tuolumne
County, please call (209) 533-7431.
To find the WIC program nearest to you,
please call 1-800-852-5770.
WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
nutrition
Start the day with a nutritionally balanced
breakfast.
Eat 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables
daily. Fresh fruits and vegetables are available
at local Farmers Markets.
Try to incorporate whole grains into your diet
for at least 2/3 of your grains.
Drink plenty of water each day. Water is
required for every cell in the body as
nourishment and to remove wastes.
Parents decide what foods and when meals
and snacks will be eaten, children are in
charge of how much they need. Never force a
child to eat or punish a child for not eating. Let
toddlers develop their own sense of when they
are full. Sometimes children will be hungry and
eat a lot. Other times, they won’t eat very much.
Choose snacks wisely. Select snacks that are
high in healthful nutrients, but low in sugar and
fat. Some good snack ideas are: fruits,
vegetables, hard boiled eggs, peanut butter
and crackers, tortilla with cheese, yogurt - plain
or with fruit and/or nuts, and healthy fruit shakes.
TUOLUMNE COUNTY
Limit your children’s TV and
computer time. Offer active
options like joining a
recreation center, afterschool program, or lessons
in a sport that they enjoy.
GO-
GUIDE
A Guide to Staying Active
in Tuolumne County
Always wear a helmet when biking or skating.
Be aware of your surroundings when biking,
jogging or walking. Exercise with a friend!
Winter activities require suitable cold weather
gear. Make sure you have what you need.
Don’t over-exercise. Stagger workouts between
heavy and light strain. For example, you can
alternate a weight training routine with biking.
Take extreme care when bicycling,
especially with children. Many county
roads are winding and narrow. Use
designated bike paths.
public
schools
School outdoor facilities may be
available for community use any
day of the week during non-student
hours, before 7am or after 5pm,
if not otherwise reserved for student activities
or programs. Outdoor facilities such as tennis
courts, tracks and playgrounds are usually
available for use by the public on a first-come,
first-served basis. Use respect and care
when using any school property. For any
group activity, please contact the school and
obtain permission by completing all required
paperwork. Please direct questions regarding
school use to your local school districts.
events
January
Copper Run (Copperopolis)
February
Orient Express Run (Chinese Camp)
youth and
senior centers
Youth Centers are located in several locations
serving youths ages 8-18. Call them for hours
and information about their programs.
fitness centers
Jamestown Youth Center
10540 7th Ave, Jamestown, 984-4188
Curves for Women
Jamestown: 984-5170
Sonora: 588-0553
Groveland: 962-4908
Columbia: 532-8880
Tuolumne Youth Center
18636 Main St Tuolumne, 928-4527
Class 5 Fitness 532-5556, Sonora
The Club 532-9152, Sonora
Slim and Tone Fitness
and Weight Loss Center 533-5326, Sonora
Sonora Sports and Fitness Center 532-1202
Twain Harte Fitness Center 586-6273
Groveland Youth Center
18933 Ferretti Rd, Groveland, 962-7310
Sonora Youth Center
732 Barretta Street Sonora, 532-9847
Tuolumne County Senior Center
540 Greenley Road, Sonora, 533-2622.
Open weekdays for lunch, classes, speakers,
lounge. Free services include counseling,
referrals, health insurance counselors and
support groups. For people 60 and older.
March
Glory Hole Mountain Bike Race
(Angels Camp)
Bowl-a-thon (United Way)
Dodge Ridge Ski Resort
Snow Activities (Pinecrest)
Wards Ferry Road Road Race (Sonora)
April
Old Mill Run (Columbia)
Iron Angels Mountain Bike Race
(High School Only) (Angels Camp)
Relay for Life Walk (Sonora)
Tuolumne Township Criterium (Tuolumne)
May
Angels Camp Triathlon
(New Melones Lake)
June
Sierra Century Bike Ride (Murphys)
July
Hernia Hill 5k/half-marathon (Murphys)
Youth Track Meet (Sonora High School)
August
La Leche League
Breastfeeding W alk (Pinecrest)
September
Tuolumne County Fitness Challenge
(Sonora Sports and Fitness Center)
October
Run for the Gold (Columbia College)
Twain Harte Triathlon (Twain Harte)
November
Salmon Duathlon/5K run (Knights Ferry)
December
Cyclocross Racing (Sonora and Tuolumne)
Have Fun–Stay Active!
Parks, Recreation & Sport Facilities
Children’s Playground
Soccer Area
1
Columbia State Historic Park
11255 Jackson St, Columbia 588-9128
12
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Fifth Avenue, Jamestown, 984-3953
Carkeet Community Park
Columbia College Campus, Columbia
3
Baseball Field
4
Eproson Park
Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte
Tennis Court
5
Mary Laveroni Community Park
Highway 120, Groveland
Basketball Court
6
49er Rotary Park
Greenley Road, Sonora
7
Woods Creek Rotary Park
West Stockton Road, Sonora
8
Standard Park Sports Complex
18500 Standard Park Road, Sonora
High Country Arena
14934 Camage Avenue, Sonora
Running Track
Paddle Sports
Swimming
Hiking Trails
Mountain Bike Trails
9
Snow Play / Ski Area
Public Lands & Recreation Areas
Hockey & Skating
Skate Park
Yosemite National Park
10 East of Groveland on Hwy 120
11
Tuttletown Recreation Area
Reynolds Ferry Rd, Tuttletown
12 Blue Oaks Recreation Area
Bonds Flat Rd, Lake Don Pedro
13 Fleming Meadows Recreation Area
Bonds Flat Rd, Lake Don Pedro
14 South Shore Recreation Area
Tulloch Rd, Lake Tulloch
15 Stanislaus National Forest
Access points throughout Tuolumne County
Dodge Ridge Ski Resort
16 Dodge Ridge Rd, Pinecrest
Leland Meadows Snow Play Area (Sledding)
17 Leland Meadow Rd, Strawberry
18 North Fork Picnic Area
19 Beardsley Point Day Use Area
20 Pinecrest Day Use Area
21 Lyons Reservoir Day Use Area
22 Riverside Day Use Area
23 Cherry Lake Day Use Area
Public Swimming Pools
24
Sonora Pool - 532-0441
Sonora High School Campus, Sonora
Columbia Pool - 532-3656
25 22540 Parrots Ferry Road, Columbia
Twain Harte Pool - 586-1842
26 23075 Fuller Road, Twain Harte
Tuolumne Pool - 928-3932
27 18640 Main Street, Tuolumne
Public Schools
Columbia College
28 11600 Columbia College Drive, Columbia
Columbia Elementary
29 Parrotts Ferry Road, Columbia
Belleview Elementary School
30 22736 Kuien Mill Road, Sonora
Cassina High School
31 251 South Baretta Street, Sonora
Jamestown Elementary School
32 18299 5th Avenue, Jamestown
Sonora High School
33 430 N. Washington Street, Sonora
Sonora Elementary School
34 830 Greenley Road, Sonora
Soulsbyville Elementary School
35 20300 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville
36
Summerville Union High School
17555 Tuolumne Road, Tuolumne
37
Summerville Elementary School
18451 Carter St, Tuolumne
38 Tioga High School
19304 Ferretti Road, Groveland
39 Tenaya Elementary School
19177 Hwy 120, Groveland
40 Twain Harte-Long Barn Union School
18815 Manzanita Drive, Twain Harte