Fit Houston FREE Pop-Up Walk & Learn in Kashmere Gardens

Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 9 – 10:30 AM
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Distance: 1.5 miles (adaptable with wheelchairs or shorter distance)

Join Fit Houston, the Coalition for Connected Care, and community partners for a walk and learn in Kashmere Gardens. During this 1.5 mile stroll, we will learn about the neighborhood's rich history, community assets and challenges, and its exciting future.

Our walk begins and ends at LBJ Hospital, and we will hear from community health leaders including guest speakers from Harris Health and Northeast Houston Redevelopment Council. After our walk, we will shop at the Northeast Community Farmers Market, open on the first and third Saturdays.

All ages and abilities are welcome.

Community Partners

Fit Houston

Harris Health

Coalition for Connected Care

Northeast Houston Redevelopment Council

Super Neighborhood Council #48

Super Neighborhood Council #52

Schedule of Events

9 AM Start at the parking lot entrance of LBJ with opening remarks Lharissa Jacobs and Heidi McPherson

9:20 AM Start walking to Hunting Bayou Trail toward Hutcheson Park

9:45 AM Hear from community leaders, including Keith Downey, President, Super Neighborhood Council #52

10 AM Return to Farmer's Market

*** We have wheelchairs available for participants as well as shorter distances.

Parking & Transportation Instructions: Directors Lot, LBJ Hospital, 5656 Kelley St., Houston, TX (see LBJ map below):

Free Parking (First 80 Vehicles): Parking will be available at LBJ Hospital’s Directors Lot, located at 5656 Kelley Street, in front of the hospital. This lot is free for the first 80 vehicles, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Overflow Paid Parking: If the Directors Lot is full, paid parking is available in the Patient Parking Lot located behind the hospital. To reach this lot, follow the 610 Feeder Road as shown on the attached map and enter at the Patient Parking signage next to Loop 610 directly behind the hospital. Please note the staff parking garage is not accessible to the public.

METRO: The METRO bus lines 51 (Downtown TC - Southbound), 80 (Tidwell TC - Northbound), and 97 (Mesa TC - Eastbound) stop directly in front of LBJ Hospital on Kelley Street, just steps from the event site. We encourage using public transit if possible.

Accessibility: Accessible parking is available in both the Directors Lot and the Patient Parking Lot.

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