Mindful Walk at Memorial Park (new date)
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Join San Mateo County Parks Foundation, CORA, and the San Mateo County Pride Center for a mindful walk in Memorial Park. This hike will take place Saturday, September 26th from 1-3:30pm and will be led by a certified Forest Therapy guide.
Memorial Park is a unique and magical park surrounded by old-growth redwoods. It offers picnic areas, a nature center, a camp store, campfire programs, and the beautiful Pescadero Creek that winds through the park. Known for its family-friendly camping areas, Memorial Park is also home to the scenic Tan Oak and Mt. Ellen Nature Trails, making it an ideal location for a restorative Forest Therapy experience.
Forest Therapy is a guided practice of slow, mindful walking in nature designed to reduce stress, improve mood, and foster a deeper connection with yourself and the natural world. Rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku ("forest bathing"), it invites participants to slow down, engage their senses, and reconnect with nature. No hiking experience or special level of physical fitness is required.
What a Session Looks Like?
A certified Forest Therapy guide leads the group through gentle, easy-paced invitations, simple prompts that encourage participants to notice the sounds, sights, textures, and sensations of the forest. Sessions typically last about two hours, and no special gear is needed beyond comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.
The pace is relaxed and non-competitive. This is not a workout or a hike with a destination, but an opportunity to be present, restore your mind and body, and experience nature in a meaningful way.
Memorial Park:
9500 Pescadero Creek Road, Loma Mar, CA 94021
Please let us know if transportation support is needed. For any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact Cristina P. Vila Ruiz at cristina@supportparks.org and Elana Ron at elana.ron@sanmateopride.org.
For more information about San Mateo County's various parks, visit this link.
Meeting Spot Address: 9500 Pescadero Creek Rd, Loma Mar, CA 94021
Spaces are LIMITED, RSVP ASAP at https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCFallHike26