Taking the elderly person in your life on a few walks every week is a great way to ensure their continued happiness and good health. Your legs, heart, and brain may all reap the rewards of regular walking. In addition, the elderly may benefit from gentle encouragement to begin a walking routine.
Live Oak County Park in Fallbrook
Awe-inspiring old oak trees at this park offer tranquility for the elderly. They can walk on concrete paths throughout the park too. An amphitheater at the park might offer some fun too.
Lake Murray
Lake Murray is a wonderful place to spend time in both natures for seniors, the 6.4-mile round-trip path that almost completely encircles the lake is a great way to take in the beauty of San Diego.
Presidio Park Trail
Presidio Park’s walk boasts beautiful vistas and a grove of eucalyptus trees, among many other species of flora. There are public restrooms, as well as benches and picnic tables, available for seniors to sit and enjoy nature.
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail
Views of the coast from this marsh are spectacular. Along the two-mile loop around the lagoon, you may see the marsh, native vegetation, prickly pear cactuses, prehistoric shells, and a plethora of fish, birds, and insects.
Otay Valley Regional Park
Visit the expansive Otay Valley Regional Park in Chula Vista for a serene stroll along a beautiful river valley. An abundance of local wildlife, including gray foxes, raccoons, desert cottontails, American badgers, and birds, can be seen along the 8.3 miles of hiking paths.