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Welcome to the “Get Active”
Adventure!
It is our hope that this booklet will inspire you and
your family to have fun with physical activity.
Choose an activity from the table of contents and
explore the possibilities for fun!
– Brown County
UW-Extension
– Brown County
Healthy Weight Coalition
Prepared by:
Nutrition Education Program Staff – Brown County.
WNEP is supported by the USDA Food Stamp Program,
UW-Extension, FoodShare Wisconsin and local partners.
UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and
programming including Title IX requirements.
Printed and Consolidated June, 2007
Online: http://www.co.brown.wi.us/i_brown/d/uw_extension/wnep__getactive_english_doc.pdf
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What is the Brown County
Healthy Weight Coalition?
The mission of the Brown County Healthy Weight Coalition is:
"To prevent obesity and improve health of children, families and
communities through education and promotion of better nutrition and
increased physical activity".
The Brown County Healthy Weight Coalition is an active partnership
between the following organizations:
• Bellin Hospital
• Boys and Girls Club
• Brown County Health Department
• Green Bay Headstart Program
• Green Bay Public Schools Foodservice
• Onieda Nation
• Prevea Clinics
• Pulaski Community Schools
• St. Vincent’s Hospital
• Brown County UW-Extension
• WIC
• YMCA
If you have questions about the coalition or would like to be involved in
future coalition activities, please contact Karen Early, RD at 920-391-4614.
Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month at the Brown
County UW-Extension office from 7:30-9:00 a.m.
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Table of Contents
Why Get Active?................................................................................... 5
One Small Step Can Change Your Life ................................................. 6
Simple Steps to Getting Active ............................................................ 7
Revving Up Your Daily Routine............................................................ 9
Encouraging Your Child to be Active ................................................ 10
Websites to Get You Moving.............................................................. 12
Is Weight Getting in Your Way? ........................................................ 14
Read a Good Diet Book ................................................................. 14
Get Dietetic Counseling ............................................................... 16
Diet Counseling and Support for
Young Families on a Tight Budget........................................... 17
Get Support .................................................................................. 18
Too Tired? ........................................................................................ 21
Here’s How to Get Energy to Be Active ............................................. 21
Play It Safe ........................................................................................ 13
ACTIVE FUN! ...................................................................................... 24
Take a Walk ....................................................................................... 24
Walk to the Playground ............................................................... 25
Walk in the Park........................................................................... 25
Walk Around Town....................................................................... 32
Walk at the Mall ........................................................................... 34
Ride Your Bike ................................................................................... 35
Bike Safely ................................................................................... 36
Bike Trails .................................................................................... 37
Bike Clubs and Events ................................................................. 39
Get Outdoors and Clean Up ............................................................... 40
Grow a Garden................................................................................... 40
Become a Master Gardener ............................................................... 41
Garden Clubs ..................................................................................... 42
Gardening for Young Families on a Tight Budget………… ................. 43
Get in the Swim ................................................................................. 44
Get Active in Your Living Room ......................................................... 46
Active Videos for Kids .................................................................. 47
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Active Winter Fun .............................................................................. 48
Sledding ....................................................................................... 48
Ice Skating and Ice Hockey ......................................................... 49
Outdoor Skating ........................................................................... 49
Cross-Country Skiing ................................................................... 49
Snowshoeing................................................................................ 50
Curling.......................................................................................... 51
Take a Class ....................................................................................... 51
Tennis and Women’s Fitness........................................................ 52
Jazzercise, Square Dance............................................................. 53
Keep the Kids Busy ............................................................................ 54
Brown County 4-H Youth Development....................................... 54
Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs and YWCA ...................................... 55
Scouting, Park District Fun .......................................................... 56
Brown County Camps for Kids ..................................................... 57
Active Family Outings ........................................................................ 58
Farms ........................................................................................... 58
Bowling ........................................................................................ 59
Roller Skating............................................................................... 59
Inclusion of organizations and businesses in this booklet does not constitute an
endorsement by the Brown County UW-Extension or the Brown County Healthy
Weight Coalition. Please call contact numbers to verify times and prices of
activities—they are subject to change without notice.
If you have suggestions for additions to this resource, please send an email to
[email protected]. Thank You.
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Why Get Active?
Control Your Weight!
Making physical activity a habit helps you achieve a healthy weight. If you need
to lose weight, physical activity increases your ability to burn calories and curb
your appetite.
Improve Your Health!
Regular physical activity can help you lower your cholesterol, blood pressure, and
blood sugar levels. It can reduce your risk for heart disease, diabetes,
hypertension, osteoporosis, and even some cancers.
Increase Your Energy!
Being physically active increases your general energy level and stamina. You
feel less tired! Daily physical activity helps you to sleep better, too, which can
improve your mental alertness.
Feel Happy!
Physical activity can fight depression and increase self-esteem. Physically active
people cope better with stress and have more fun.
Give Your Kids the Best Start!
By being physically active and encouraging physical activity, parents can protect
their children from obesity, depression and low self-esteem. Physical activity
helps build stronger kids and stronger families.
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One Small Step Can
Change Your Life
“Sure, I’d like to be active, but it’s not that
easy!”
Most of us have good reasons for not being more physically active:
“I don’t have the time.”
“I’m too tired!”
“I can’t afford health clubs or
exercise equipment.”
“Exercise is boring.”
“I’m not athletic.”
“I work fulltime and take care of two kids
— that’s active enough!”
It can be easier if you take small steps.
Changing life habits is hard, but anyone can take a few small steps
toward a more active way of life. Twelve small steps are listed on the next
two pages. Choose one you can do this week!
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Simple Steps to
Getting Active
1. Get motivated. Make a list of the
reasons why you want to be active and fit.
Need more inspiration and information?
Visit some of the physical activity websites
on pages 12 -13.
2. Rev up your routine. Make a list of
ways you can make the things you already
do more active. See “Revving Up Your Daily
Routine” on page 9.
3. Make a plan. People are more likely to
succeed in becoming active if they first make
a plan of how to make it happen.
4. Make it fun. Browse through this “Get
Active” Guide. Make a list of activities you
and your family would enjoy.
5. Make it convenient. Choose a time, a
day and a place that you or your family
could do an enjoyable physical activity.
Choose times and places that are easy to fit
into your life.
6. Make it realistic. Adults need to be
active for at least 30 minutes a day. But this
may be too much for people who are just
starting out. If you don’t feel you can be
active for 30 minutes a day, plan a 10minute activity three times a day.
Be reasonable and do what you can.
Physical activity should be fun, not
exhausting. You may even want to do more
after you get used to being active.
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7. Put it in writing. Put your Personal
or Family Activity Goals in writing. Post it
on your refrigerator or anywhere else
you can see it daily.
8. See your doctor. Make an
appointment for a physical check-up. Get
your physician to support your physical
activity plan.
9. Get Support. Talk to friends and
family about your plan to get more
active. Ask them for encouragement.
Find a “Get Active” buddy who will do
activities with you.
10. Eat right. It’s hard to be active
when your body doesn’t have the right
fuel. See pages 14 - 22 for ways to get
sound information on eating right.
11. Track your progress. Keeping a
log or diary of your activities can be
motivating! See page 12 for websites
where you can track your progress
online.
12. Reward yourself! Remind
yourself every week of the benefits of
physical activity. Plan to give yourself or
your family members rewards for
meeting specific activity goals.
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Revving Up Your Daily Routine
You can get health benefits from only 30 to 60 minutes of vigorous physical
activity five days a week. You can do one activity continuously—for example,
from 3 to 4 p.m. Or you can do several activities in a day—for example, 15
minutes at 6:30 a.m., 30 minutes at noon, and 15 minutes at 8 p.m. Here are
ways to get more active:
At Home
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Vacuum, dust, and sweep at a brisk pace. Make housework a workout. Get
done in half the time!
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Play actively with your kids. Set aside places in the house where it’s OK to
run, jump, dance or tumble.
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Hide the TV remote. Get up from the couch every time you want to change
the channel.
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Stretch, do exercises, or jump rope while you watch TV.
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Put a limit on the number of hours spent in front of the TV or computer.
Almost anything else you do besides TV-watching or net-surfing will be more
physically active!
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Do yard work. Rake leaves. Shovel snow. Weed the yard. Mow the lawn.
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Plant a flower or vegetable garden. (See pages 41–43 for
information on gardening.)
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Walk the dog briskly twice a day.
At Work and Around Town
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Take the parking spot farthest from the building entrance.
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Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
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Instead of a coffee break, take a “stretch” break. Do five
minutes of stretching exercises to boost your alertness.
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Walk to co-worker’s offices or desks instead of using intercom or e-mail.
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Take a 10-minute walk during lunch break.
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Walk or ride a bike for short errands.
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When shopping at the mall, take a fast walk from one end of the mall to the
other before you buy your first item.
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Encouraging Your
Child to Be Active
Children need at least 60 minutes of active play every day. Physically active
children are healthier, happier, and better able to succeed in school. Your
children depend on you to give them every chance to be active.
Turn off the TV!
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Children who watch too much television are more likely to be inactive and
overweight. They do not spend as much time running, jumping, and getting
the exercise they need. They also see many commercials for unhealthy foods,
such as candy and sugary cereals. For this and other reasons, the American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends only 1-2 hours of TV a day for
children, and no TV at all for kids under age 2.
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Give children something else to do besides watch TV—see pages 5457 for clubs, sports teams, or summer camps your child could join.
Walk!
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Make walking a family custom. Take daily walks. Even young toddlers should
get out and be on their feet as much as possible. Take a stroller for the little
ones, but give them a chance to walk at least part of the way.
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Go someplace fun! Walk with your children to a friend’s house, park or
playground. For a change of scenery, find a new playground or park in
another neighborhood. Walk to the local library for children’s story hours.
Walk to a Farmers Market on Saturdays. See pages 25 -30 for locations of
playgrounds, parks and other fun walking destinations.
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Play!
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If you have a backyard, play family games of tag, hide-and-go-seek,
badminton, tetherball, or volleyball. Let the kids know that games
are about having fun, not about winning.
• Give your children toys that encourage physical activity, such as
balls, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, kites, hula hoops, foot bags,
tricycles, bikes, dance CDs, scooters, skates, and Frisbees.
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Celebrate with physical activity. For birthdays and other
celebrations, do something physically active instead of the
usual ice cream or fast-food outing. Go apple-picking,
swimming, canoeing, fishing, bowling, hiking, or horseback
riding. (See pages 58-59 for “Active Family Outings.”)
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Be a role model to your children. If you enjoy physical activity,
they will too.
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Websites to Get
You Moving
Tracking Your Physical Activity
The following websites offer you interactive tools to help you set physical activity
goals, track your progress, and stay motivated along the way:
My Pyramid Tracker
U.S. Department of Agriculture
www.mypyramidtracker.gov
Wisconsin’s Governor’s Challenge
www.wisconsinchallenge.org
Shape Up America
www.shapeup.org
Small Steps
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
www.smallstep.gov
Getting More Information
These sites should answer most of your questions about physical activity:
Center for Disease Control’s Physical Activity Page
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm
Wisconsin Health & Family Services
Nutrition and Physical Activity Page
dhfs.wisconsin.gov/health/physicalactivity
Check out the alphabetical listing of topics at the bottom of the page.
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Particularly for Women
Strong Women
www.strongwomen.com
This site emphasizes the importance of strength training for women to achieve
fitness, bone health, and weight maintenance.
Choose to Move
www.s2mw.com/choosetomove
12-week online physical activity program for women from the American Heart
Association
Being Active at Any Size
WIN, the Weight-Control Information Network
win.niddk.nih.gov
Go to the publications menu to print “Active at Any Size,” a guide for exercising
safely when you are overweight.
For Kids and Parents
Kidnectic
International Food Information Council
www.Kidnetic.com
Online computer games that actually encourage children to get on their feet and
move!
BAM! Mind and Body™
www.bam.gov
VERB: It’s What You Do
www.VERBnow.com
These two CDC (Centers for Disease Control) websites help kids 9–13 years old set
fitness goals—using kid-friendly lingo, games, quizzes, animation and other
interactive features.
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Is weight getting in your way?
Getting active can be hard if you are carrying excess weight. If you or other
family members are overweight, you are not alone! From 1990 to 2004, the
prevalence of obesity in Wisconsin has more than doubled (11% in 1990, 23% in
2004)
Wisconsin Adults:
61% are overweight or obese
23% are obese
Obesity prevalence has increased for all age groups in Wisconsin over the past
decade. The incidence also increases with age.
Wisconsin Overweight and Obesity by age groups:
Age
2-4
4-18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
13.3% – 16.3% at risk of overweight
No data
39%
58%
60%
67%
Physical activity can help you lose weight by burning calories, boosting your
metabolism, and curbing your appetite. However, the most effective weight loss
plans combine physical activity with healthy eating. Here are some great ways to
cope with your weight issues:
1. Read a Good Book
Forget fad diets. Get sound, research-based
information about diet and exercise from the experts.
The following diet books are recommended by the
American Dietetic Association or the Weight Control
Information Network of the National Institutes for
Health. They are available at Brown County Public
Libraries:
Central Library
515 Pine Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-448-4400
Ashwaubenon
Branch
1060 Orlando Drive
Green Bay, WI 54304
920-492-4913
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Denmark Branch
450 N. Wall Street
Denmark, WI 54208
920-863-6613
East Branch
2255 Main Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
920-391-4600
Kress Family
Branch
333 N. Broadway
DePere, WI 54115
920-448-4407
Pulaski Branch
Library
222 W. Pulaski Street
Pulaski, WI 54162
920-822-3220
Southwest Branch
974 Ninth Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
920-492-4910
Weyers-Hillard
Branch
2680 Riverview Drive
Green Bay, WI 54313
920-448-4415
Wrightstown
Branch
615 Main Street
Wrightstown, WI 54180
920-532-4011
American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Nutrition: Making Peace at the
Table and Building Healthy Eating Habits for Life by William H. Dietz and Loraine
Stern. Villard Books, 1999.
Dieting for Dummies – 2nd Edition by Jane Kirby, RD. Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2004.
The Dish On Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous! by Carolyn O’Neil, MS, RD and Denise
Webb, PhD, RD. Atria Books, Simon and Schuster, 2004.
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating by
Walter Willett, MD, MPH, DrPH and P. J. Skerrett.
Eat, Drink, & Weigh Less: A Flexible and Delicious Way to Shrink Your Waist
Without Going Hungry by Walter Willett, MD, MPH, DrPh and Mollie Katzen.
Eating Thin for Life: Food Secrets and Recipes from People Who Have Lost Weight
and Kept it Off by Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RD. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1997.
Fit Kids: A Practical Guide to Raising Active and Healthy Children – From Birth to
Teens by Mary L. Gavin, MD; Steven A. Dowshen, MD; Neil Izenberg, MD. DK Publishing,
Inc., 2004.
The Healthy Body Cookbook: Over 50 Fun Activities and Delicious Recipes for Kids by
J. D'Amico, K.E.Drummond, and T. Cash-Walsh.
John Wiley & Sons, 1999.
Just the Weigh You Are: How to Be Fit and Healthy Whatever Your Size by Steven
Jonas and Linda Konner. Houghton Mifflin Co., Ltd., 1998.
Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think by Brian Wansink
The Step Diet Book by James O. Hill, PhD; John C. Peters, PhD; Bonnie T. Jortberg, MS, RD.
Workman Publishing Company, Inc., 2004.
Strong Women Stay Slim by Miriam E. Nelson, PhD. Bantam Books, 1998.
The Volumetrics Eating Plan by Barbara Rolls, PhD. HarperCollins, 2005.
The Way To Eat by David L., MD, MPH; Maura Gonzalez, MS, RD. Source Books, 2003.
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2. Get Dietetic Counseling
If you or your child is overweight, you may need individual dietetic counseling
from a registered dietitian—an “R.D.” This is especially true if your family has
other health concerns, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol
levels, or a history of heart disease. Many insurance plans cover the cost of
dietetic counseling. Ask your doctor for a referral to a dietitian. Or You may find
other dietitians practicing in Brown County area by calling the American Dietetic
Association’s “Find a Nutrition Professional” service at 1-800-877-1600 x 4844
or by e-mailing [email protected]
Bellin Health and Prevea Health have the following programs:
Bellin Health
You may be referred to one of the following as appropriate:
Nutritional Services Department
Diabetes care
Bariatric Clinic
You may also be given general information on diet and health.
Contact: Bellin Wrightstown Pediatrics – 532-6320
Bellin Pulaski Pediatrics – (715) 758-2167
Bellin Siegler Street Pediatrics – 497-7771
Bellin East DePere Pediatrics – 338-6820
Prevea Health
Every Body Healthy Program is for kids ages 2 – 19 with BMI greater than 95th
percentile for age. Every Body Healthy is open to anyone whose medical
insurance will cover visits to a Prevea Family Practice or Pediatric physician.
Initial appointment for evaluation/physical is one hour followed by half hour visits
every 4 – 6 weeks.
Contact: Terri Lewis, Prevea Pediatrics – 436-1338
St. Vincent Hospital/St. Mary’s Hospital
(A doctor’s referral is needed, but patients can self-refer and St. Vincent and St.
Mary’s Hospitals will assist them in getting a doctor’s referral.)
St. Vincent Hospital offers: Nutrition Counseling, Diabetes Clinic and Bariatric
Counseling. Phone: 433-8265
St. Mary’s Hospital offers Nutrition Counseling and Diabetes Education.
Phone: 498-4568
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Nutrition Counseling and Support for
Young Families on a Budget
If you are pregnant or the parent of a child younger than 5 years old and
are getting by on a limited income, you can receive free dietetic support
and counseling from the WIC Program, Head Start, or Brown County
UW-Extension.
Brown County WIC Program
WEST - 610 S. Broadway Green Bay, WI 54303
920-431-0243
EAST - 622 Bodart Green Bay, WI 54301
920-437-8368
Onieda Community Health Center
WIC - N5715 County Rd E
DePere, WI 54115
920-869-4829
WIC employs registered dietitians to provide individual counseling to parents of
young children enrolled in the WIC Program. A dietitian can answer parent’s
questions, for example, about low-fat eating for adults or appropriate portions
for children. Call to make an appointment to enroll.
Head Start of Brown County
Green Bay School District
920-448-2226
Ashwaubenon, DePere, Howard/Suamico school district
920-430-1153
Part of the Head Start mission is to ensure the health of the children enrolled in
its preschool centers. Head Start families may receive counseling from a
registered dietitian upon request. Call to receive an application for enrollment.
Head Start classes run from September to May.
Brown County UW-Extension Nutrition Education Program
1150 Bellevue Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
Contact Karen Early, M.S. R.D. @ 920-391-4614 for more information on
nutrition education through UW-Extension. Educators visit low-income parents in
their homes to teach nutrition. Group classes at also offered at selected
community sites. Extension educators have been trained by registered dietitians
to offer parents individualized lessons in planning and cooking healthy low-cost
meals and in setting physical activity goals.
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3. Get Support
Many people find it easier to develop new exercise and diet habits if they join a
group of other people who are focused on the same goals. Here are some
sources of support in Brown County:
OA (Overeaters Anonymous)
Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals sharing experiences, strength and
hope, to recover from compulsive overeating. There are no dues, but free-will donations
are welcome. To find out more, contact an OA member at 1-800-589-6262. Or
visit www.oa.org or www.oamadison.org
OA Meetings in Green Bay are held at the following locations, dates and times.
• Monday, 6:00 p.m.
The Bridge
2514 Jenny Lane
Contact: Rosie 920-437-9377
• Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
St. Jude Religious Education Center
1423 Kellogg Street
(second floor)
• Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
The Bridge
2514 Jenny Lane
• Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
St. Jude Religious Education Center
1423 Kellogg Street
(second floor)
Other meeting locations can be found by calling the Madison Area OA Intergroup phone
line: 608-663-8823
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS is a non-profit weight-loss support organization that seeks to offer “a supportive approach
to weight control at a sensible price.” TOPS weekly meetings offer private weigh-ins and positive
reinforcement to help members stick with their food and exercise plans. The annual
membership fee is $20, plus $2.50 per meeting. The first meeting is free.
There are 9 TOPS chapters in the Brown County area. For meeting information, contact Diane M.
Burt (area manager) @ 715-735-3202 or Diane N. Stoetzel (Area Coordinator) @ 651-436-1957.
Or visit www.tops.org to locate the chapter nearest you.
Bay Manor (TOPS #WI 0026)
845 Bader St
Party Room
Green Bay, WI 54302-3847
Thur: 6:00/6:30 PM (weigh-in/meeting times)
East Town Hall (TOPS #WI 0754)
2350 E Mason St
Green Bay, WI 54302-3747
Thur: 8:00/8:30 AM (weigh-in/meeting times)
Member's Home (TOPS #WI 0469)
2101 Hazen Rd
Green Bay, WI 54311-6341
Tues: 4:30/5:30 PM (weigh-in/meeting times)
East Side Moravian Church (TOPS #WI 0450)
505 E Allouez Ave
Lower Level
Green Bay, WI 54301-2003
Mon: 5:30/6:00 PM (weigh-in/meeting times).
West Side Moravian Church (TOPS #WI 0088)
1707 S Oneida St
Lower Level
Green Bay, WI 54304-3835
Thur: 6:15/6:30 PM (weigh-in/meeting times)
St Paul's United Methodist Church (TOPS #WI 0572)
341 Wilson Ave
Green Bay, WI 54303-3016
Mon: 6:15/6:40 PM (weigh-in/meeting times).
St Paul's United Methodist Church (TOPS #WI 0585)
341 Wilson Ave
Music Room
Green Bay, WI 54303-3016
Mon: 6:00/6:30 PM (weigh-in/meeting times).
Member's Home (TOPS #WI 0801)
1215 Irwin St
DePere, WI 54115-3528
Thur: 8:30/8:45 AM (weigh-in/meeting times)
Idlewild Park (TOPS #WI 0939)
2999 Lakeview Dr
Main Hall
Suamico, WI 54173-8138
Tues: 7:00/9:30 AM (weigh-in/meeting times)
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Weight Watchers International
Weight Watchers International is a company that provides weight loss services, including
weekly support meetings. The meetings include confidential weigh-ins, and discussions
on how to enjoy healthy eating and exercise, using Weight-Watchers program materials.
Current fees are $20.00 for registration and $12.00 per meeting.
Weight Watchers meetings are held in Green Bay and surrounding cities. Meetings are
held Monday through Saturday. For meeting times and dates call 1-800-651-6000 or
visit www.weightwatchers.com for more information.
Questions?
Call your Extension Office
If you have specific questions about nutrition and physical activity,
contact the Brown County UW-Extension office to speak with a
Family Living Educator. Extension educators do not provide
individual dietetic counseling, but they are available to answer
questions, provide referrals, and give presentations on nutrition for
community organizations.
Judy Knudsen
Family Living Educator/Department Head
1150 Bellevue Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
920-391-4651
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Too tired?
Here’s how to get the energy to be active:
Have breakfast.
Your body needs to recharge after a long night without food. Fasting too long
between meals causes fatigue. Breakfast is a great investment in your day.
Drink water.
Many people feel tired when they are dehydrated. Be sure to drink enough
water to make your urine pale yellow or almost clear. Carry water with you when
you exercise. Drink water throughout the day. Water quenches thirst better than
soda or coffee.
Get outside.
Sunlight can wake you up and get you moving. You should get at least 10
minutes of sunshine everyday for your daily dose of vitamin D. While you’re
outside, take deep, refreshing breaths. Deep breathing can also relieve stress
and fatigue.
Get enough sleep.
According to the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute, most people need
about eight hours of sleep a night to feel refreshed and alert. Make sleep a
priority for you and your children. Get to bed at the same hour most nights.
Avoid habits that can rob you of sleep, such as having heavy meals, caffeinated
beverages or alcohol close to bedtime.
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Eat right.
A body can’t be active without the right fuel.
To find a food plan for your body size and activity level, go to
www.MyPyramid.gov
For a 2,000 calorie diet, you need the amounts below from each food group.
Grains: Make half your grains whole
Eat 6 oz. every day.
Eat at least 3 oz. of whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice or pasta every day.
1 oz. is about 1 slice of bread, about 1 cup of breakfast cereal or ½ cup of cooked
rice, cereal or pasta.
Vegetables: Vary your veggies.
Eat 2½ cups every day.
Eat more dark-green veggies like broccoli, spinach and other dark leafy greens.
Eat more orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes.
Eat more dry beans and peas like pinto beans, kidney beans and lentils
Fruits: Focus on fruits.
Eat 2 cups every day.
Eat a variety of fruits.
Choose fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruit.
Go easy on fruit juices.
Milk: Get your calcium-rich foods
Get 3 cups every day: (for kids aged 2 to 8, it’s 2).
Go low-fat or fat-free when you choose milk, yogurt and other milk products.
If you don’t or can’t consume milk, choose lactose-free products or other calcium
sources such as fortified foods and beverages.
Meat and beans: Go lean with protein.
Eat 5½ oz. every day.
Choose low-fat or lean meats and poultry.
Bake, broil, or grill it.
Vary your protein routine – choose more fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds.
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Play it Safe
Before beginning any regular physical activity program,
check with your doctor if you…
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Have heart trouble, high blood pressure, or joint pain;
Feel severe breathlessness or pains in your chest or left side when you
exercise;
Often feel faint or have dizzy spells; or
Are over 50 years old and are not used to a lot of physical activity.
When you walk, hike, skate or bike outdoors…
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Plan your activity in the daytime or at night in well-lighted areas.
Do not wear jewelry or carry a purse.
Do not wear headphones.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Tell someone where you are going and when you will return.
Carry a cell phone if you have one.
Be prepared...
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Bring a bottle of water, to prevent dehydration.
For sun protection in the summer, use a sunscreen with SPF 15 or greater
and reapply it every two hours.
Wear shoes with thick flexible soles that will cushion your feet and absorb
shock.
Wear clothes that will keep you dry and comfortable. Look for synthetic
fabrics that absorb sweat and remove it from your skin.
For extra warmth in winter, wear a knit cap. To stay cool in summer, wear a
baseball cap or visor.
Do light stretching for 3 - 5 minutes before and after you exercise. This will
help prevent sprains and other injuries.
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Active Fun!
Take a Walk
As a physical activity, walking is hard to beat: It’s
free. It requires no special skills. And most people of
any age can do it. It’s an activity a family can easily
do together. But it’s also a great thing to do when
you need time by yourself. On pages 25 -34, you’ll
find some fine places to take a walk in Brown
County.
Walking to Get Fit
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Walk with your chin up and your shoulders held slightly back.
Walk so that the heel of your foot touches the ground first. Roll your weight
forward.
Walk with your toes pointed forward.
Swing your arms as you walk.
Think of your walk in three parts. Walk slowly for 5 minutes. Increase your
speed for the next 5 minutes.
Finally, to cool down, walk slowly again for 5 minutes.
Try to walk at least three times per week. Add 2 to 3 minutes per week to the
fast walk. If you walk less than three times per week, increase the fast walk
more slowly.
To avoid sore muscles, start gradually. Over several weeks, begin walking
faster, going further, and walking for longer periods of time.
The more you walk, the better you will feel. For more information about
walking, go to http://walking.about.com or visit your local library.
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Walk to the Playground
If you have small children, you may want to walk to a neighborhood park or play lot that has
play equipment. Once you’re there, don’t just watch your kids play at the playground—play
with them! Push the swing, run beside the merry-go-round, and climb the monkey bars!
Vary your playground routine: Bring a bottle of soap bottles to the park and chase the bubbles
with your toddler. Bring a jump rope and teach your child how to use it. Take along a pack of
sidewalk chalk and play hopscotch. There are dozens of simple outdoor games kids can play
that require little or no equipment. If you can’t recall how to play these games from your own
childhood, check out a book on kid’s games from your local library.
Walk in the Park
If you want a place where you can really stretch your legs, go on a nature
hike, throw a Frisbee, fly a kite, or have a picnic, check out a community or
county park! Listed here are just some of the many local parks where you
can hike and picnic. See how many parks you can visit in a year.
Green Bay Area Parks
Source: http://www.ci.green-bay.wi.us/geninfo/parks/parks_home.html
Admiral Flatley Park
101 Main Street
Downtown Green Bay, along the
Fox River.
Aldo Leopold Park
622 Eliza Street
Badger Park
1780 Badger Street
Baird Park
529 Laverne Drive
Bay Beach Park
1313 Bay Beach Road
Astor Park
1100 Porlier Street
Astor Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, softball diamond,
wading pool, lighted tennis court,
unsupervised ice rink and
volleyball.
Bay View Park
1137 Vanderbraak Street
Bay View Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, Little League
diamond, splash pad and
volleyball.
Atkinson Park
624 Ethel Street
Atkinson Park has an unsupervised
ice skating rink in winter, weather
permitting.
Beaumont Park
1600 Sue Lane
Beaumont Park offers: playground
equipment, lighted tennis court,
basketball court, softball diamond,
ice skating rink and soccer field.
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Beaver Dam Park
1331 Hobart Drive
Beaver Dam Park offers a
supervised hockey rink and skating
rink, softball diamonds, tennis
courts and football field.
Brisk Park
820 Day Street
Colburn Park
901 South Fisk Street
Lighted Softball Diamond or north
entrance to park: West Mason
Street to Locust Street, south two
blocks to parking lot.
Colburn Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit, soccer
field, softball diamond, swimming
pool, bocce courts, volleyball,
tennis courts, cross country ski
trail and hockey rink.
Danz Park
2130 Basten Street
Danz Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit, soccer
field, Little League and hardball
diamond, basketball court, roller
hockey and volleyball.
Eastman Park
1240 Eastman
East River Emilie Park
1550 Emilie Street
East River Optimist Park
1450 Lawe Street
East River Van Beaver Park offers
playground equipment, horseshoe
pit. softball diamond, baseball
diamond, soccer field, basketball
court and volleyball.
Eighth Street Park
508 Eighth Street
Eighth Street Park offers
playground equipment basketball
court and volleyball.
Eisenhower Park
1762 Amy Street
Eisenhower Park offers playground
equipment, basketball court,
horseshoe pit, soccer field, softball
diamond, lighted tennis courts, ice
skating rink and volleyball.
Euers Nature Center
1701 Military Avenue
Farlin Park
1510 Harold Street
Farlin Park offers playground
equipment, basketball courts,
horseshoe pit, splash pad, tennis
courts, soccer field, and volleyball.
Fireman's Park
1701 West Mason Street
Firemans Park offers playground
equipment, softball diamond and
sledding hill.
Fisk Park
995 Dousman Street
Fisk Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, softball diamond,
swimming pool, splashpad, lighted
tennis courts, tennis courts and
volleyball.
Fort Howard Park
714 Augusta Street
Fort Howard Park offers
playground equipment, horseshoe
pit, basketball court, softball
diamond, small soccer field,
splashpad, lighted tennis courts
and volleyball.
Fritsch Park
700 LaCount Road
Fritsch Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, softball diamond,
soccer field and volleyball. In the
winter Fritsch Park has an
unsupervised ice rink, weather
permitting.
Gagnon Park
1860 Hillview Drive
Gagnon Park has a softball
diamond.
Helen Keller Park
1806 Bond Street
Helen Keller Park offers football
field, soccer field, softball
diamond.
He-Nis-Ra Park
1900 Southpoint Road
Ski Trails are located west on West
Point Road to Southpoint Road,
south 1 block to parking lot.
Howe Park
525 South Madison Street
Jackson Square Park
300 South Monroe Avenue
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Joannes Park
215 South Baird Street
Joannes Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, aquatic center,
skate park, and volleyball. Tennis
courts are available next to
Joannes Park at East High School.
These courts are unlighted.
Joannes Aquatic Center is a heated
pool with zero depth wading area,
a tot sand play area, sand
volleyball courts, 2-23' high
waterslides, drop slide and 1 meter
board in diving well, lounge chairs,
full service concessions, coinoperated lockers on deck and in
locker rooms.
Joliet Park
2981 Nicolet Drive
Kennedy Park
2227 Farlin Avenue
Kennedy Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit, soccer
field, basketball court, softball
diamond and volleyball. In winter
Kennedy Park has an unsupervised
ice rink, weather permitting.
King School
1601 Dancing Dunes Drive
Lakeside Place Park
2130 Lakeside Place
Lakeside Place Park offers
playground equipment, basketball
court and volleyball.
Leicht Memorial Park
110 Dousman Street
West side of Ray Nitschke
Memorial Bridge on north side of
road.
Marquette Park
1061 Hickory Hill Drive
Marquette Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, softball diamond,
soccer field, wading pool, tennis
courts and volleyball.
Mather Heights Park
1280 Richardson Street
Mather Heights Park offers
playground equipment, horseshoe
pit, softball diamond, soccer field
and volleyball.
Preble Park
471 Skyline Boulevard
Preble Park offers playground
equipment, a horseshoe pit,
basketball court, softball diamond,
soccer field and volleyball.
McAuliffe Park
3100 Sitka Street
McAuliffe Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit, softball
diamond, small and large soccer
field, basketball court, nature trails
and volleyball.
Red Smith School/Park
2765 Sussex Street
Red Smith Park offers soccer fields
and, in winter, an unsupervised ice
skating rink, weather permitting.
Morgan L. Martin School
626 Pinehurst Street
John Muir Park
1761 Biemeret Street
John Muir Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, softball diamond,
lighted tennis courts and volleyball
In winter there is an ice skating
rink, weather permitting.
Murphy Park
1627 Dousman Street
Murphy Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, softball diamond,
tennis courts and volleyball.
Navarino Park
800 Stuart Street
Nicolet School/Park
600 North Irwin Avenue
Perkins Park
600 North Fisk Street
Perkins Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, softball diamond,
lighted tennis courts and
volleyball. In winter there is a
hockey rink and a supervised
skating rink, weather permitting.
Seymour Park
330 South Oakland Avenue
Seymour Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, softball diamond,
splashpad and volleyball. In
winter there is an unsupervised ice
skating rink, weather permitting.
St. James Park
801 S. Madison
Open shelter with three picnic
tables.
St. John Park
418 St. John Street
St. John Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
volleyball and basketball court.
St. Philip Park
505 Irene Street
St. Philip Park offers playground
equipment, basketball court,
horseshoe pit, soccer field, and
volleyball.
Sullivan School/Park
1521 Deckner Avenue
Sullivan Soccer Field is located on
the 1500 block of Main Street. The
park entrance is west of the
Teamster's Union Office at 1546
Main Street.
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Tank Park
830 Fifth Street
Tank Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court, softball diamond,
tennis courts, wading pool and
volleyball. In winter there is an
unsupervised ice skating rink,
weather permitting.
Veteran's Memorial Park
180 Museum Place
VT Pride Park
2203 Imperial Lane
VT Pride Park offers playground
equipment and volleyball.
Whitney Park
800 Main Street
Whitney Park offers playground
equipment, horseshoe pit,
basketball court and volleyball.
Wilder Park
1217 Edgewood Drive
Wilder Park offers playground
equipment, basketball court,
softball diamond, soccer fields and
volleyball. In winter there is an ice
skating rink, weather permitting.
Wildlife Sanctuary
1660 East Shore Drive
I-43, exit #187, north on Webster
to entrance
De Pere Parks
Community Center
600 Grant Street
West DePere
Bicentennial Park
Corner of Reid and N. Sixth
Streets
West DePere
Braisher Park
630 N. Winnebago
DePere
Fairgrounds
1500 Fort Howard Avenue
West DePere
George Street Park
Between George and Adams
Street
DePere
Jim Martin Park,
Bordered by Charles and Libal
Streets
Kiwanis Park
West end of Waterview Road
West DePere
Lawton Park
Corner of Fort Howard Avenue
and N. Sixth Street
West DePere
Legion Park
1212 Charles Street
DePere
Rotary Park
Saddlebrook Lane
DePere
Rusk Park
Between Webster and N. Clay
Street
Samantha Park
2245 Samantha
West DePere
VFW Park
730 Grant Street
West DePere
Allouez Parks
Allouez Kiwanis Park
3517 E. River Drive
Allouez Optimist Park
Corner of Kalb and Libal Street
Eastlawn Park
1515 Boyd street
Green Isle Park
Corner of Green Avenue and E.
River Drive
Langlade Park
394 Broadview Drive
Voyager Park
100 William
DePere
Willems Park
Between Driftwood and S.
Seventh Street
West DePere
Wilson Park
Corner of College Avenue and
Fourth Street
West DePere
Wells Park
Bordered by South Broadway,
Chicago and Charles
DePere
(For more information on activities
offered in DePere, go to their
website: www.de-pere.org and go
to Parks.)
Patrick Henry Martin Webster
Park Sports Complex
End of Jourdain Lane off St.
Joseph Street
Riverview Park
Corner of Broadview and E.
River Drive
Sunlight Park
Park Drive
Wiese Park
East end of LeBrun Road
(For more information, call Allouez
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Department at 920-448-2804)
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Optimist Park
801 Cook Street
DePere
Patriot Park
1101 Colleen Lane
West DePere
Preserve Park
Between Colleen Lane and
Lost Dauphin Road
West DePere
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Ashwaubenon
Parks
Ashwaubenon Sports Complex
1680 Fernando Drive
This 42-acre multiuse park houses
the Cornerstone Community
Center Ice Arena. The park also
features a four-field softball
complex, two soccer fields, six
tennis courts, two basketball
courts, a playground area and
Skateboard Park.
Ashwaubomay Park
2881 S. Broadway
This park is located on the Fox
River and features a boat launch,
picnic areas/shelters, a recently
developed baseball complex which
includes the village’s first full-size
baseball field. Ashwaubomay
Lake, a three-acre man-made
swimming beach is located in the
park. A café with a concession
stand is also available. Admission
charged.
Klipstine Park
936 Anderson Drive
The home of the Ashwaubenon
Community Center. It features
special handicapped-accessible
playground equipment and picnic
areas set in a beautifully wooded
area. The Community Center is
available for rental by
Ashwaubenon residents.
Hidden Valley Park
3001 South Packerland Drive
Morris Park
457 Morris Avenue
Pioneer Park
2570 Timber Lane
Sherwood Forest
2200 Shady Lane
Skyline Park
951 Park Ridge Drive
Smith Park
2331 Shady Lane
Tower Park
2199 South Ridge Road
Mike Van Park
620 Morris Avenue
Valley View Park
2200 True Lane
Veteran’s Park
1292 Cormier Road
Waterford Park
2890 Pioneer Drive
(For more information, call
Ashwaubenon Parks, Recreation
and Forestry Department at 920492-2331.)
Canterbury Park
1154 Canterbury Street
Communiversity
Park
Cormier Park
2250 South Broadway
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay
Gillis Park
2174 Gilson Court
Bay Shore Park
5637 Sturgeon Bay Road, off
Hwy 57 , New Franken
The Brown County Fairgrounds
1500 Fort Howard Avenue
West DePere
Brown County Park/Pet
Exercise Area
Enter off Highway 54, between
Green Bay and Oneida
Fox River Trail
Runs from downtown Green
Bay to Greenleaf
L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl
Preserve
2024 Lakeview Drive
Suamico
Lily Lake Park
3897 Lily Lake Road
Green Bay
Mountain Bay Trail
Runs from downtown Howard
to Wausau
Neshota Park
5752 Park Road, off County
Trunk T
Denmark
Pamperin Park
2477 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay
Argonne Park
2020 Argonne Street
Fort Howard Park
2172 South Broadway
Brown County
Parks
Enjoy a spectacular view of Green
Bay at this community universityshared park on the UW-Green Bay
campus.
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Reforestation Camp/NEW Zoo
4418 Reforestation Road
(Highway IR)
Suamico
St. Francis Park
Located on the Fox River Trail
Green Bay
Suamico Boat Landing
777 Sunset Beach Road
Green Bay
Way-Morr Park
Dickinson Road
Route 2 at the intersection of
County Trunks G and Z
Greenleaf
Wequiock Falls Park
Van Lanen Road
Hwy 57, 10 miles north of
Green Bay
Wrightstown Park
County Trunk ZZ
Wrightstown
Barney Williams Park
1100 Valley Lane
Deerfield Docks
950 W. Deerfield Avenue
G. Nauman Conservation at
Wietor
1563 Wietor Drive
Howard Memorial Park
775 N. Riverview Drive
Juza-Oliver Family Park
Heme Bay Way
Lehner Park
1839 Rosewood Street
Meadowbrook Park
670 Hillcrest Heights
Denmark Parks
Daybreak Park
Daybreak Neighborhood Park is a
newly developed small park
featuring a walking trail, gazebo, a
future playground area, shelter
and parking lot.
Memorial Park
Kellner Street
Memorial Park is a community park
consisting of 30 acres with
shelters, concession stands, two
baseball diamonds, a tennis court,
a waking pool, skateboard/ ice
skating area, a playground,
basketball court, picnic areas, a
nature trail, sledding hill, tractor
pull area and a creek.
Howard Parks
Akzo Nobel Sports Complex
1600 Pinecrest Road
Mills Center Park
4350 Shawano
Packerland Parkway
250 Cardinal Lane
Pinewood Park
1013 Harwood Avenue
Pioneer Parkway
250 Cardinal Lane
Riverview Parkway
2029 Riverview
Spring Green Park
3640 Spring Green Raod
Ledgeview/East
River Trail
Bike/walking trail begins in
Bellevue, goes through Green
Isle Park (Allouez), DePere and
ends in Ledgeview
Pulaski Parks
Pulaski Veterans Memorial
Park
South St. Augustine Street
Dr. V.J. Shippy Park
E. Pulaski Street
Behrendt Park
Grant Street
Kazimerz Park
4th Avenue
Glenbrook Park
Glenbrook Drive
Community Park
East Pulaski Street
Suamico Parks
Idlewild Community Park
2999 Lakeview Drive
Village Green Golf Course
302 Riverdale Drive
W. Williams C.A. at Hidden
Creek
Whispering Creek Court
Wietor Wharf
1830 Wietor Drive
Deer Run Park
1757 Barlament Road
Wrightstown
Parks
Wrightstown Park
County ZZ
State Park
Heritage Hill State Park
2640 South Webster
Allouez
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Not to be Missed:
Brown County Nature Centers
L.H. Barhausen Waterfowl Reserve
2024 Lakeview Drive, Suamico. 920-448-4466
Explore 925 acres of wildlife viewing area, complete with interactive
displays on plant and wildlife. M – F, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sat and Sun
12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Beach Wildlife Sancuary
1160 E. Shore Drive, Green Bay. 920-391-3671
More than 700 acres available for hiking and observation of multiple wild
animals and exhibits. Open mid-April-mid-September 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
and mid-September - mid-April, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Green Bay Botanical Garden
2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay. 920-490-9457
Featuring a rose garden, seasonal garden, herb garden and children’s
garden. Open Tues – Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (May-October) and Mon Fri, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (October-April)
NEW Zoo
4378 Reforestation Road, Green Bay. 920-434-7841
Open daily April – October. 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and November – March,
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Walk Around Town
Playgrounds and parks are not the only interesting places to walk. Brown County’s
towns and villages have many historical sites and beautiful houses to see. Family sightseeing walks are a wonderful opportunity to learn about your community and teach your
child about the past.
Brown County Historic Walking Tours
Call or visit to get a detailed walking tour guide of these historic sites:
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
2640 Webster Ave
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-448-5150
Neville Museum
210 Museum Place
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-448-4460
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
855 Lombardi Ave
Green Bay, WI 54302
920-449-4281
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Explore!
For detailed maps, trail guides, and more information on
parks and other beautiful places to walk in Brown County,
contact one of the following offices:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
2514 Morse Street
Janesville, WI 53545
608-743-4800
www.dnr.state.wi.us
Packer Country Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
1901 S. Onieda
PO Box 1660
Green Bay, WI 54307
920-494-9507
www.packercountry.com
Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1660
Green Bay, WI 54305
920-437-8704
www.titletown.org
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Walk at the Mall
Is it too hot to walk? Too cold? Do you think it’s not safe to walk in your
neighborhood? Try walking inside the Bay Park Square Mall, 303 Bay Park Square,
Green Bay: 499-2277 or the East Town Mall, 2350 East Mason, Green Bay: 468-8500.
St. Mary’s Pacers Walk Club
Club meets the first Tuesday of each month from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. in Bay Park
Square Mall. Staff from St. Mary’s Hospital are available for blood pressure checks,
followed by a speaker at 8:30. There is also a Tracking Program located in the mall
where participants keep track of their laps and prizes are given for completing laps. For
more information, call Tracy Demlow at St. Mary’s Hospital (920-498-4684.)
Strollercise for Parents and Babies
Stroller Aerobics @ the YMCA:
Broadview
380 Broadview Drive Green Bay, WI 54301
Monday & Wednesday 11:15 a.m. - noon
East Side
1740 S. Huron Road Green Bay, WI 54311
Monday and Wednesday 11:10 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
West Side
601 Cardinal Lane Green Bay, WI 54313
Tuesday and Thursday 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Ride Your Bike
Remember the feeling of freedom you felt when you first
learned how to ride a bike? It can still feel that way!
Like walking, biking is a fun, easy, affordable way to get
active and fit.
If you can ride a bike instead of driving a car to work or
to go shopping, you can save money on gas while you
get your exercise. And it’s good for the environment!
If you prefer to ride your bike purely for pleasure, Brown County has miles of
scenic country roads and marked bike paths and trails. See pages 37 -38 list of
trails.
Biking can be a fun family activity, too. Children as young as 5 years old can
safely ride their two-wheelers on paved paths. Younger children can ride tricycles
or sit in bike trailers or safety seats.
If you enjoy companionship on your rides, you can join a bike club and go on
group rides on the weekends. See page 39 for bike club information and where
to find calendars of biking events.
Biking is usually more strenuous than walking, so you can burn more calories in
less time. The more often you bike, the easier it becomes — and the farther you
can go!
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Bike Safely
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The biking rules of the road are the same for children
and adults. Ride on the right side, with the traffic.
Obey all traffic signs and signal your turns.
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Bikes should have light reflectors. Bikers should wear
clothes that make them visible day or night.
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Children should not ride a 2-wheeled bike until they ready – at about age 5 or
6. Stick with coaster (foot) brakes until your child is older and more
experienced for hand brakes.
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Buy your child a bike that is the right size, not one your child has to "grow
into." Oversized bikes are especially dangerous.
•
Bikers of all ages need to wear a helmet on every bike ride, no matter how
short or how close to home. Many accidents happen in driveways, on
sidewalks, and on bike paths, not just on streets. Your children learn best by
observing you. Whenever you ride your bike, put on your helmet.
•
When purchasing a helmet, look for a label or sticker that says the helmet
meets the CPSC safety standard.
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A helmet should be worn so that it is level on the head, not tipped forwards
or backwards. The strap should be securely fastened, and you should not be
able to move the helmet in any direction. If needed, the helmet's sizing pads
can help improve the fit.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aap.org/family/bicycle.htm
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Bike Trails
There are many great places to bike in Brown County.
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A complete map of all the bike routes in Brown County can be
purchased for about $4 from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation by
calling 1-800-362-4537. Or you can download the map at
www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/bike-foot/bikemaps.htm This map is usually
also available for sale at bike stores.
•
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism offers a free Wisconsin Biking
Guide, a detailed guide to 44 Wisconsin bike touring trails, on-road routes,
and mountain bike trail systems.1-800-432-TRIP
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An Annual State Trail Pass or a Daily Pass is required for
bicyclists, rollerbladers, and horseback riders over 16 years old.
There is no fee for walkers. Daily Passes are $3 and are available
at the Trailhead and at various locations along the trail. Annual
State Trail Passes are $15 and are available at several locations
in Brown County.
Fox River Trail
The Fox River State Recreational Trail stretches 20 miles from downtown Green
Bay to the Brown/Calumet County line. From the Trailhead, approximately 5.4
miles of the urban section of the trail is asphalt-paved. The southern portion of
the trail south of Heritage Road allows horseback riding on bridle paths along
side the trail corridor. A "Health Trail" along a portion of the Fox River Trail in
Allouez provides trail users with an outdoor fitness challenge course. Also located
in the Allouez section of the Fox River Trail is St. Francis Park. With its
picturesque gazebo, restroom building and park benches overlooking the Fox
River, St. Francis Park provides a relaxing resting spot for trail users and
picnickers. Dogs are allowed on the trail on 5-foot leashes and owners must
carry a waste pick-up device or bag with them when using the trail. Fox River
Trail hours are 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Mountain Bay State Recreational Trail
This 83-mile trail stretches from the Village of Howard to the eastern end of
Wausau. Thirteen miles of this State Recreational Trail runs through Brown
County atop an abandoned railroad grade with a compacted crusher dust surface
for bicyclists.
Reforestation Camp Trail
Reforestation Camp has been a popular mountain biking destination for years.
Just recently the sport has had an official sanction, and a modest trail fee is now
charged. Countless hours of riding can be yours on its maze of trails. The
7.6-mile loop is easy enough for beginners who have a bit of determination. With
all the trail options, you can custom tailor a route for kids. The zoo is always a
big hit too. As you can guess from the area's name, trees are grown here. You'll
bike through thick stands of pine, birch, maple, and oak on wide, grassy trails
with a hardpack track.
Devils River State Recreation Trail
A new 16 mile long trail is being developed with the trails head located on
Railroad Avenue, Denmark. The area will feature a depot-shelter building, a
trail, a water feature and long-term parking areas for trail users.
East River/Ledgeview Bike/Walking Trail
Bike/walking trail begins in Bellevue, goes through Green Isle Park (Allouez), DePere and ends in
Ledgeview
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Bike Clubs and Events
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (BFW)
106 E Doty St, Ste 400, Madison, WI 53703
608-251-4456
www.bfw.org
The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin is an education and advocacy group dedicated to
making Wisconsin a better place to bicycle. The BFW provides biking maps, calendars of
organized bike rides and information about bike safety and commuter biking. Call to get
a free copy of Bike Sense: A Wisconsin Bicycle Operator’s Manual. This booklet can
also be downloaded from the BFW website.
Bay Shore Bicycle Club
PO Box 1881
Green Bay, WI 54305
414-336-7410
www.bayshorebikeclub.org/BSBC/index.php
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Get Outdoors And Clean Up!
Want to get active, enjoy the outdoors, and save the environment at the same
time? You can get a good, useful workout by joining a conservation and clean-up
crew. Here are volunteer groups who have fun picking up litter, grooming trails,
and clearing woody brush and weeds:
Green Bay Volunteer Center
984 Ninth Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
920-429-9445
www.volunteergb.org/
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
1660 East Shore Drive
Green Bay, WI 54302
920-391-3671
www.baybeachwildlife.com
Navarino Neighborhood Association
320 S. Jackson Street
Green Bay WI 54301
902-437-6831
Contact: Ann Hartman
Izaac Walton League
Brown County Chapter
Patricia Landmark
449 Huron Road
Green Bay WI 54311
920-639-0703
Allouez Beautification Committee
1900 Libal Street
Green Bay WI 54301
Contact: Barb Bushman - 920-437-4655
or Jim Sickel - 920-437-4595
Earth Day River Bay Clean Up
Saturday closest to April 22 each year
Contact: Jessica Garrets – 920-429-9008
or [email protected]
There are many other neighborhood associations that would welcome help
keeping their parks clean. Check the internet under Brown County Wisconsin
Neighborhood Associations.
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Grow a Garden!
Gardening is a great way to get active! You use lots of muscles
when you dig, hoe, weed and cut. An hour of gardening can burn as many calories
as an hour of jogging. Simply spending time with plants can reduce stress, lower
blood pressure, and relieve muscle tension.
And gardening rewards you for your work with beautiful flowers, fragrant herbs and
fresh, delicious vegetables! Vegetable gardening can help you cut your grocery bill
while improving your family’s health.
Gardening is a wonderful activity for children, too. Gardening teaches kids about life
science – and a whole lot more. Children who garden also learn responsibility when
they take care of flowers or vegetables. They gain self-esteem when they see how
their own efforts can produce food or flowers for their family.
Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive and you don’t have to own a big yard to do
it. All you need is a square foot of ground, some seeds, a trowel, a spade, and a
water bucket. Your local library has dozens of gardening books and videos to give
you tips and get you going.
Become a Master Gardener
Want to get hands-on gardening training? Brown County UWExtension Master Gardener Training Program offers 60 hours of
basic horticulture classes that begin in mid-September. For
general information, contact UW-Extension Horticulturist, Vijai
Pandian or horticultural secretary, Linda Blondin at 920-3914610. To get an application for the program, (available midAugust) contact the UW-Extension Office at 920-391-4610.
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Garden Clubs
Abbey Belles Garden Club
NEW Rose Society
Mary Kennedy, Secretary
3320 Capri Court
Green Bay WI 54301
920-336-4527
Peggy Boncher
3740 Belahaut
Green Bay WI 54301
920-337-9220
The Gardeners Club of Green Bay
Harvey Planski
3724 Kewaunee Rd.
Green Bay WI 54311
920-863-8142
Green Bay Garden Club
Nancy Simonich
1711 Fiesta Lane
Green Bay WI 54302
920-468-7545
Herbs in Thyme
Cindy Mineau
1374 Lawe Street
Green Bay WI 54301
920-432-3123
Northeast Wisconsin Unit of the Herb
Society of America
Jackie Johnson, President
N6935 Hwy 55
Seymour WI 54165
920-833-2323
Perennial Bloomers Garden Club
Kim Bolzenthal
2388 Riverview Drive
Green Bay WI 54313
920-434-2334
Plantwise Garden Club
Dale Engebretsen
6127 Scenic Court
Denmark WI 54208
920- 863-2077
Lady Bug Garden Club
Moreen Ackermann
2701 Bettersweet
Green Bay WI 54301
920-432-7860
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Gardening for Young Families on a Tight
Budget
Rent a Garden Plot
Brown County UW-Extension makes available garden plots for a
nominal fee. Contact Bill Wright, Community Garden Coordinator @
920-391-4658 or for more information or visit:
www.co.brown.wi.us/UW_Extension/CommGardens/Whatare.htm
Garden plot sign-ups are usually the last weekend in
April and the first weekend in May.
FoodShare Wisconsin
The FoodShare Program helps families who have little money buy
vegetable seeds and plants as well as food. If your family qualifies for
the WIC Program, you may already qualify for FoodShare, under new
state guidelines. Call 920-448-6460 for an appointment to enroll.
Apply in person @ 111 N. Jefferson Street, Green Bay, WI. Office
hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Apply online at
www.access.wisconsin.gov
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Get in the Swim
Since it’s a no-impact sport, swimming is a
great physical activity for you if you are
pregnant, overweight, or have joint pain. You
can burn energy without sweating, and the
water can soothe and relax you.
In the summer, there are plenty of places to swim in Brown County. Daily
admission is charged at most pools. If you plan to swim often, you can save
money by buying family season pool passes.
Call for hours and rates:
Colburn Pool
1025 S. Fisk Street
Green Bay
Legion Park
1814 Charles Street
De Pere
Joannes Family Aquatic Center
1430 E. Walnut
Green Bay
Resch Aquatic Center
1055 Reed
Located in Fisk Park behind West High School
Splash Pads:
Bay View Park
1137 VandenBraack Street
Green Bay
Fisk Park
995 Dousman Street
Green Bay
Eastman Park
1240 Eastman Avenue
Green Bay
Fort Howard Park
714 Augusta Street
Green Bay
Farlin Park
1510 Harold Street
Green Bay
Seymour Park
330 S. Oakland
Green Bay
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Swimming Year-round
If you’d like to make swimming part of your year-round fitness
plan, you can join the YMCA or an athletic club. (The “Y” is a notfor-profit, charitable association of members. No one is turned
away due to the inability to pay.) If lap swimming doesn’t interest
you, you can sign up for a water aerobics class.
YMCA
West side
601 Cardinal Lane
Green Bay, WI 54302
Downtown
235 N. Jefferson Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
East Side
1740 S. Huron Road
Green Bay, WI 54302
Broadview
380 Broadview
Green Bay, WI 54301
For all locations call: 920-436-YMCA (9622)
YWCA
230 S. Madison St
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-432-5581
www.ywcagreenbay.org
Going out for a swim can be fun for the whole family!
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Get Active in Your Living
Room
If you’re short on time and money, and it’s too cold, hot or
rainy to take a walk outside, you can create your own private
aerobics class in your living room with a “workout” video or
DVD. All you need is a TV, a VCR or DVD player, a small
area of wood or carpeted floor, and a pair of gym shoes.
Borrow a few exercise videos from your local library and preview them. Do you
like the instructor’s style and personality? Do you like the music? Does the
video explain how to perform each exercise safely? Does it include a warm-up,
stretching session and cool-down? Can you imagine yourself doing the exercises
on a regular basis? You may have to preview three or four exercise videos to
find one you would buy to use.
Read the reviews at www.videofitness.com to get an idea of the kinds of fitness
videos available. According to Fitness for Dummies by Suzanne Schlosberg and
Liz Neporent (IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., 2000), some of the best quality fitness
videos for beginners are made by Gilad Janklowicz, Cynthia Kereluk, Leslie
Sansone, and Richard Simmons.
Set a “doable” goal with your workout video. If doing every exercise in a 30minute session seems exhausting, start by doing only the first 10 minutes of the
tape three times a week. Then set goals to exercise longer as you get stronger.
The important thing is to make your exercise video time a regular part of your
routine.
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Active Videos for Kids
If you borrow videos or DVDs from the library for your children, why
not get ones that will get them moving? The following fun activity
videos are available at the public libraries in Brown County:
Chicken Fat: The Youth Fitness Video
Chicken Fat Enterprises, 1996, 22 minutes, Ages 2 & Up
A Parents' Choice Honor Award winner. Children (and adults!) can sing along
with Chicken Fat while they do uncomplicated exercises such as jumping jacks
and sit-ups.
Move ‘n Groove Kids
KSK Visuals, 2002, 26 minutes, Age 3 & Up
Kids follow along to a dance routine that encourages them to explore new
ways of moving their own bodies. The video features live-action instruction
and animation.
Sesame Street—Get Up and Dance
Sony Wonder, 1997, 30 minutes, Ages 1 & Up
Big Bird throws a party for his teddy bear's birthday.
Everybody dances to songs such as “I’m a Little Airplane” and “Doin’ the
Grouch.”
Creative Movement: A Step Towards Intelligence
Kultur, 1993, 80 minutes, Ages 3 & Up
A dance class that teaches kids coordination, rhythm,
balance and listening skills. The first half of the video is directed at parents or
teachers.
The Wiggles: Wiggle Time and Dance Party
Lyrick Studios, 1998 and 2002,
Each video 40 minutes, Ages 1-6
The Wiggles are an award-winning children’s music
group from Australia. They play catchy tunes such as
“Nicky Nacky Nocky Noo,” that make kids want to wiggle and dance.
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Active Winter Fun
Being active in winter can help you beat the cold-weather blues. When the
temperature dips and the snow falls, think of it as a chance to build snowmen,
have snowball fights, and go sledding, skating, skiing or snowshoeing.
Contact Area Park centers for specific park information in your area:
Allouez Park and Recreation
920-448-2805
Ashwauebenon Park and Recreation
920-492-2331
DePere Park Department
920-339-4066
Green Bay Park and Recreation
920-448-3365
Howard Park and Recreation
920-434-4652
Brown County Park Department
24-hour County Park, NEW Zoo information 920-448-4466
Sledding
Sledding is fun at any age! There are no rules or fees to pay. All you need is a
sled, which can be bought cheaply at a toy store or
a garage sale. Here are some choice hills for
sledding in Brown County:
Neshota Park
5757 Park Rd
Bellevue, WI
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Ice Skating and Ice Hockey
Ice skating improves your balance and your muscle endurance, but mainly it’s
just a lot of fun to go gliding on ice. If you give your child the gift of skating
lessons, he will have a skill he can enjoy for a lifetime.
Cornerstone Community Ice Center
1640 Fernando Drive
De Pere, WI 54115
920-403-2000
De Pere Ice Rink
1450 Fort Howard Ave
De Pere, WI 54115
920-336-1874
Outdoor Ice Skating
When it gets cold enough, snow is cleared from some lagoons and ponds in
these parks for ice skating. If you have your own ice skates, the skating is free!
L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve
2024 Lakeview Drive
Suamico, WI 54173
Reforestation Camp
4418 Reforestation Road
Green Bay, WI 54302
Or Call Park Departments listed on page 48 for rinks and conditions.
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Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing works both your arms and legs and generates lots of body
heat! It’s also a pleasant and peaceful way to enjoy a snowy day on a nature
trail. Cross-country skiing is easier to master and less dangerous than downhill
skiing. It’s less expensive, because no fees are required to use Brown
County ski trails.
A pair of cross-country skis and boots may cost you $150 at a ski shop.
Or you might buy some second-hand at the Annual YMCA Ski Sale.
Call at 920-436-9622 for date.
Cross-Country Ski Trails
L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve
2024 Lakeview Drive
Suamico, WI 54173
Reforestation Camp
4418 Reforestation Rd.
Green Bay, WI 54302
Neshota Park
5757 Park Ave
Green Bay, WI 54302
Wildlife Sanctuary
1660 East Shore Drive
Green Bay, WI 54303
Brown County Golf Course
897 Riverdale Dr
Onieda, WI 54155
Snowshoeing
Like cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing takes you into the woods and
parks to enjoy the beauty of a snowy day. It burns enough calories to
keep you feeling toasty in freezing weather. Best of all, it requires no
skill or experience!
Snow shoes cost $100-$250, but many ski shops will rent them to you for $15$20 so that you can try them out for a day.
Snowshoeing is easiest on packed snow, such as the kind found on the cross-country ski
trails listed above.
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Curling
Curling is a winter sport that has been gaining popularity. It
involves using brooms to move rocks across ice… no, really!
Green Bay Curling Club
781 Potts Avenue
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
920-494-9931
Take a class
How long has it been since you learned a new sport or a new way of
being active?
Part of the joy of living is learning how to do new things! When you
discover an activity you love, whether it’s yoga or step aerobics or
weightlifting, you stop thinking of exercise as a chore. You look forward to
lacing up your athletic shoes, because it’s your time to play!
Check out your local YMCA for classes in yoga, karate, pilates, tennis, dance,
swimming, weight lifting, step aerobics, body sculpting, tai chi, even kick-boxing
or martial arts. Fees vary, but classes seldom cost more than $10 a week.
YMCA programs are great for parents, because they offer childcare.
The YMCA has four locations throughout the Brown County area. See Page 55
or the closest address near you or call 920-436-YMCA for details.
The YWCA programs include dance, gymnastics, swimming, health and fitness,
day care and youth programs. Call 920-432-5581 for details.
Your local park district may offer adult classes in tennis, yoga, swimming,
sand volleyball, ice skating, scuba diving or golf. Fees vary.
Allouez Park and Recreation
920-448-2805
Ashwauebenon Park and Recreation
920-492-2331
DePere Park Department
920-339-4066
Green Bay Park and Recreation
920-448-3365
Howard Park and Recreation
920-434-4652
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Tennis
Brown County Athletic Clubs offer tennis lessons, as well as
strength training and other activities.
Western Racquet and Fitness
2500 Ashland Ave
Green Bay, WI 54304
920-497-1161
Women’s Fitness
Women’s fitness clubs offer busy women the chance to get
quick, effective, fun workouts that can fit into their lives. Instruction is given on
how to use strength-training equipment and exercise machines. Call for fees and
times.
YWCA
230 S. Madison Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-432-5581
CURVES locations in Brown County
515 S. Monroe Ave
Green Bay, WI 54301
2685 W. Mason Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
2331 Velp Ave, Site J
Green Bay, WI 54303
1541 Bellevue St, Suite 2
Green Bay, Wi 54311
1281 Brosig St, Suite A
Green Bay, WI 54311
1509 Sunset Beach Road
Suamico, WI 54173
For more information visit www.curvesinformation.com
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Jazzercize
Jazzercise combines elements of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga,
and kickboxing to create effective exercise programs for people of every age and
fitness level. For more information about jazzercise, visit www.jazzercise.com.
Local classes generally cost about $8 each.
New Curative Rehabilitation Inc.
2900 Curry Lane
Green Bay, WI 54311
920-863-5402
Contact Janet Klaubauf
Square Dance
Square dancing is terrific active fun. Local square dance clubs give square dance
lessons on “beginner’s nights.” Partners not required. Contact a club for more
information.
Huss Plus
Wertel's Tap
2545 Manitowoc Road
Green Bay WI 54311
920-468-8201
Mary Prisco, caller
[email protected]
7:30 Plus Every Monday
Whirl - A - Ways
Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley
2929 Allied Street
Green Bay WI 54304
Phil Doucette, Caller/Cuer
Contact: 920-437-3128
7:30 MS Every Wednesday
Green Bay Squares
Wertel's Tap
2545 Manitowoc Road
Green Bay
Guest Callers/Cuers
920-468-8201
Lloyd Vertz, Caller
Contact: Vi 920-336-8345
8:00 MS 2,4 Thursday
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Keep the Kids Busy!
Children need active play after school and during the summer. Give your schoolage child an active alternative to watching TV. Enroll him or her in an after
school program, a summer camp, a youth club, a physical activity class or a
sports team.
Brown County 4-H Youth Development
Program
Young people in 4-H programs learn leadership and life skills.
4-H Clubs are for all boys and girls in grades 1-13 (one year
out of high school).
4-H clubs have regular meetings and officers. They go on
trips, have parties, host international students, participate in
local government, experiment with science, make art, go to
camp, or take care of an animal. 4-H members can have
projects that involve a lot of physical activity, such as
gardening, bicycling, backpacking, canoeing, archery, skiing,
and snowshoeing.
To join 4-H, visit a few club meetings with your child. Introduce yourself to the
club leader as a prospective 4-H family. Club leaders will have enrollment
information.
Contact UW-Extension at 920-391-4610 for the meeting times and places of 4-H
Clubs in Brown County. If you don’t see a time and location convenient to you,
consider starting up a new 4-H club in your neighborhood.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America
East Side
1451 University Ave
Green Bay, WI 54302
920-437-3999
West Side
311 S. Onieda Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
920-494-7090
The “Y” for Kids
YMCAs and YWCAs are not-for-profit, charitable associations that offer wonderful
physical activity options for kids. No one is turned away due to the inability to
pay.
YMCAs
West Side
601 Cardinal Lane
Green Bay, WI 54302
Downtown
235 N. Jefferson Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
East Side
1740 S. Huron Road
Green Bay, WI 54302
Broadview
380 Broadview
Green Bay, WI 54301
For all locations call: 920-436-YMCA (9622)
YWCA
230 South Madison
Green Bay, WI 54301
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Scouting
Bay Lakes Council
2555 Northern Road
Appleton, WI 54914
920-734-5705
www.scouting.org/index.html
Girl Scouts
2430 Finger Road
Green Bay, WI 54302
920-469-4860
www.lacbaiegirlscouts.org
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Park District Fun
Allouez Park and Recreation
920-448-2805
Ashwauebenon Park and Recreation
920-492-2331
De Pere Park Department
920-339-4066
Green Bay Park and Recreation
920-448-3365
Howard Park and Recreation
920-434-4652
Brown County Park Department
24-hour County Park, NEW Zoo information 448-4466
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Brown County Camps for Kids
Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya
YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya, the "Place of Friends", is a year 'round recreational and
educational center owned and operated by the Greater Green Bay YMCA. U-Nah-Li-Ya
has been offering dynamic, safe, and mission-driven programs for youth and families
since 1937. Programs are offered for youth ages 7-17.
Nestled in the beautiful Nicolet National Forest just 65 miles north of Green Bay, on the
shores of Chute Pond, Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya has 140 acres of woodlands, three bodies of
water, excellent facilities, and extensive program opportunities throughout the year.
Mailing Address:
YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya
13654 South Shore Drive
Suring, WI 54174
Phone:
715-276-7116
Fax:
715-276-1701
Email:
[email protected]
Summer Day Camping
Camp Wabansi is a day camp program serving youth ages 7-11. Located in Southern
Door County on the Bay of Green Bay, Wabansi has plenty of opportunities to explore the
outdoors. A traditional day camp, Wabansi offers children the chance to hike, swim, learn
outdoor living skills and catch a frog here and there! Bus transportation provided.
Call the Green Bay YMCA at 920-436-9622. You can register by phone, mail or walk-in.
Kids' Camp operates ten weekly camps throughout the summer for children ages 5-10.
Social development, self-esteem, new skills, and character values are all part of the YMCA
summer camp experience. Kids' Camp gives children an opportunity to explore and grow
in a caring environment.
Call the Green Bay YMCA at 436-9622
Kamp Kermit is a fun and exciting introductory day camp for children ages 4-5, located
at Langlade School, 400 Broadview Drive, Green Bay, WI (next to the Broadview YMCA)
and Kamp Kermit is also at the East Side YMCA,1740 S. Huron Road, Green Bay. Lots of
safe and healthy activities are geared toward a pre-schooler's developmental level. Quality
leadership provides your child with the caring and understanding necessary for
encouraging personal growth in your child. Kamp Kermit runs from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
Call the Green Bay YMCA at 436-9622
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Active Family Outings
When your family has something to celebrate, do something active! Here are
some ideas:
Visit a Farm
Local farms offer kids the opportunity to pick produce, take wagon rides, pet
farm animals, and run all over!
Apple and Pumpkin Farms (Open in the Fall)
Apple Valley Orchard LLC
1670 Mar-El Road
De Pere, WI 54115
920-336-0667
Berry Farms (Open in Summer)
Sunny Hill Farm
1922 Oak Road
Green Bay, WI 54317
920-434-2341
Star Orchard
253 Hwy CE
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920-766-4024
Oneida Apple Orchard
3976 W. Mason Street
Oneida, WI 54155
920-869-2468
Apple Valley Orchard (apples and pumpkins)
Arnold Moder (strawberries)
1670 Mar-El Rd.
DePere WI
920-336-0667
Open 9:00 to 5:00 daily during season
Lineville Road
Green Bay, WI 54313
920-434-0730
Sunnyhill Hill Farm
1922 Oak Road
Green Bay, WI 54313
920-434-9002
Greiling Strawberries
18215 Pleasant Road
Maribel, WI 54227
920-863-6778
Breakfast on the Farm
The first Sunday of June; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Sponsored by the Brown
County Dairy Promotion Committee. Contact at www.bcpd-ed.com\
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Go Bowling
Bowling is a sport the whole family can play together. Many local bowling lanes
offer reduced prices for children. Just make wise choices at the snack bar!
Ashwaubenon Lanes
2929 Allied Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
920-336-0400
Riviera Lanes
2450 University Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54303
920-468-1815
Manhattan Lanes
1120 S. Broadway
De Pere, WI 54115
920-336-8060
Village Lanes
3798 Velp Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54302
920-434-1203
Pro Bowl in Suamico
2312 Lineville Road
Suamico, WI 54173
920-592-1168
Willow Creek Lanes
2020 Verlin Road
Green Bay, WI 54311
920-465-0966
Go Roller Skating
Skating is a cool way for kids to burn energy. Why not strap on some skates
yourself?
St. Mary’s Roller Rink
650 Irwin
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-437-8990
Rola-Rena Roller Skating Rink
731 Morris Ave
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
920-494-6152
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The greatest wealth is
health
Virgil
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