Active Living

We know that maintaining an active lifestyle is essential for enhancing both physical and mental well-being. One of the many ways our community achieves this is through recreation in our beautiful outdoor spaces. Whether it’s enjoying a leisurely walk, biking along the miles of wooded trails, or kayaking on one of our many lakes or ponds, our region offers nearly limitless opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. Unfortunately, not everyone in our community has equal access to these experiences. Thankfully, Monadnock Outdoors is working to develop inclusive, safe, and well-maintained recreational spaces, ensuring that everyone—regardless of socio-economic status or location—can enjoy the transformative power of active recreation and lead a healthier, happier life.

Monadnock Outdoors Workgroup

Monadnock Outdoors is a partnership of community leaders dedicated to building a healthier, more connected community where individuals thrive by engaging with nature and maintaining an active lifestyle. Their goal is to promote physical activity, active transportation, and a love for the outdoors to contribute to the overall well-being and vitality of the Monadnock region. As one of the six workgroups of the Healthy Monadnock Alliance, Monadnock Outdoors is committed to advancing active living in the region, ensuring that all residents have the knowledge, confidence, and motivation to get active and connect with nature and our community. By collaborating with local organizations and community members, they aim to create a supportive environment that fosters a culture of well-being and outdoor recreation.

Objecive: Significantly increase access and engagement with outdoor recreation resources to vulnerable communities.

Key Results:

Collaborate on 5 targeted events focused on sharing workgroup resources.

Send monthly newsletter to 15 service provider organizations or media outlets.

Improve Monadnock Gear Library to demonstrate 50 new members.

Create 1 additional Monadnock Gear Library location.

Enhance Outdoor Resource Map data and website to demonstrate 150 unique users in Monadnock region.

Additional Community Projects

Gear Library

         
In partnership with the Keene Public Library, Monadnock Outdoors has established a Gear Library that allows Cheshire County residents to check out common outdoor equipment at no cost! The available gear includes camping supplies suchRead More

Outdoor Recreation Resource Map

         
The Outdoor Recreation Resource Map is a digital map designed to help community members locate and access public recreation opportunities, such as hiking trailheads, public parks, boat launches, and cross-country ski trails. This resource mapRead More

Complete Streets

         
Complete Streets are pedestrian, transit, and bicycle – friendly streets that provide safe and easy access for users of all ages and abilities, regardless of their mode of transportation. It is an approach to planning,Read More
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