Active Lifestyles

                                      

An estimated 47% of children in Humboldt Park are obese or overweight, compared to a national average of 26%. 

Organizations and community members committed to addressing this issue in Humboldt Park form the Active Lifestyles Task Force.  The activities of the task force promote active lifestyles for adults and youth to combat obesity and related health problems, including diabetes and heart disease. 

If you would like more information about the work of the Active Lifestyle Task Force, or to join, please contact the Chair, Miguel Morales: mimorales@childrensmemorial.org

  • Humboldt Park Resources for Active Living

    Websites and contact information for local organizations offering classes or programs related to exercise/nutrition

  • Open Streets

    On August 1st 2009, thousands of people of all ages came out to enjoy the wide array of activities that Open Streets had to offer including salsa, cardio kick boxing, yoga, skateboarding, flag football, basketball, musical performances, and much more. The opportunity to enjoy free activities on safe streets free from traffic made this event one of a kind!

  • Muévete

    Muévete is a physical activity initiative of Community Organizing for Obesity Prevention (CO-OP) Humboldt Park. Muévete is free and promotes culturally relevant physical activities by any means, for women and the entire family.

  • La Vida Sana La Vida Feliz

    The La Vida Sana, La Vida Feliz (Health Life, Happy Life) Project is a three-year federally funded intervention targeting obesity prevention among women in Humboldt Park. It is currently in its final year of implementation.