`Get Active In Elmira` map

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Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Association for Vision
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Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness
Community Partnership
The STBL promotes year-round bicycling
in the Southern Tier of New York through
educational and recreational cycling
activities for people of all ages and
abilities. They are coordinating a free
Bikeshare Program where people can
borrow a bike for a ride and then return it
– see map for locations. For information:
www.southerntierbicycleleague.org
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… by improving parks and playgrounds
… by making it easier and safer to get to places to play
… by creating community gardens to
provide fresh fruits and vegetables
... by working with restaurants to make eating out healthier
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The Friends of the Chemung River
Watershed work to preserve and promote
the 45-mile-long Chemung River and
encourage people to better use, enjoy and
respect it. For information contact www.
chemungriverfriends.org or 607-846-2242
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Main St.
Friends of the
Chemung River Watershed
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Walnut St.
The Bicycle Advisory Committee and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee guides
planning and implementation of bicycle
and pedestrian improvements in Chemung,
Schuyler, and Steuben Counties and is
coordinated by the Elmira-Chemung
Transportation Council. For information
contact [email protected] or 607-737-5510.
Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work
and Play is an initiative funded by a grant
from the New York State Department of
Health awarded to Arnot Ogden Medical
Center, working in collaboration with
over 30 Community Partners, to reduce
and prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes and
other chronic diseases. The grant will
fund sustainable policy systems
and environmental changes through
programs that will make Chemung
County a healthier place to live:
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Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
Fassett Elementary School
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WA Washington Alternative
High School
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HFM Holy Family Middle School
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Elmira College
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ECA Elmira Christian Academy
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Southern Tier Pediatrics
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Near Westside Neighborhood Association
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Food Bank of the Southern Tier
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Hathorn Park
McKinnon Park
Pulaski Park
Magee Street Park
Brick Pond
Patch Park
Grove Park
Ernie Davis Park
Quatrano Park
Frank A. Rhode Park
Wisner Park
Blandford Park
Mark Twain Riverfront Park
Jim Nelson Park
Katy Leary Park
Brand Park
Sly Street Park
Cypress Street Park
Miller Pond
Gaines Street Park
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Woodlawn Youth Center
Ernie Davis Community Center
Senior Center
YWCA
Southside Community Center
Family Fitness Center
Bike Routes
Bike Sharing
NYS Bike Routes 14 & 17
Bike Sharing
Program locations
Bus Routes
Painted Lady Bed and Breakfast - 520 West
Water St. Christmas House - 361 Maple Ave.
For further information about the
Creating Healthy Places initiative contact
www.cityofelmira.net or 607-737-5691.
Funded by New York State Department of Health
www: http://www.health.state.ny.us
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clothing if you are outdoors at night.
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before and after physical activity.
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caution to be able to hear what is
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New York State laws require front and rear
lights for bikes at night.
• Remove any tick as soon as you find it.
Use tweezers to grasp the tick near
its mouthparts, as close to the skin
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Pull steadily and firmly until the tick
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Apply rubbing alcohol or peroxide
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Bicyclists should ALWAYS wear a helmet – properly.
For Information contact the Chemung County Health Department, 607-737-2028 - www.chemungcountyhealth.org
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• Wear appropriate clothing.
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Light-colored clothing to spot ticks easily.
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Long pants tucked into socks or boots.
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- travel requires concentration whether walking,
bicycling, or driving.
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Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists must follow all applicable
Department of Motor Vehicle laws.
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Community Bank
Pet Policy:
Dogs on leashes are allowed.
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Softball Field
Our street and road network is for all users
– unless specifically prohibited.
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SAFETY TIPS
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Restrooms
The newly
renovated
Eldridge Park
offers a variety
of recreational
facilities
for the whole
family, including a
1.4 mile trail
for walking, jogging,
rollerblading,
cross-country skiing
and bicycling.
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Band Hall
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Eldridge Park Trail
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