Map Details – Washington County, MN Physical Activity Resources

Impact Statement

This map illustrates the variety of fitness-related resources available in Washington County, MN, including community centers, clubs, fitness centers, classes, and a parks and recreation department. More resources are located in areas of greater population density. The points located to the north and west of the county lines represent strong partnerships with multicounty school and healthcare partners. The northeast and southeast areas of the county are primarily rural or farming communities and show fewer resources.

Washington County, MN Physical Activity Resources

The Living Healthy in Washington County Resource and Referral Initiative is intended to build connections between community resources and healthcare partners to facilitate prevention counseling for patients at risk for obesity and tobacco related diseases, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Through this initiative, healthcare providers are able to utilize community resource information when referring their patients to be more active, eat healthier, or reduce tobacco used and exposure. Mapping the resources will allow providers and patients to quickly identify the best resources for their needs.

ESRI ArcMap 10.1

Living Healthy in Washington County Resource Guide.

Physical activity resource in Washington County were identified and categorized in a database then geocoded so the GIS data could be displayed by type and location on the map.

Jean Streetar, Program Manager, Washington County, MN
(651) 430-6786
jean.streetar@co.washington.mn.us

Washington County, MN Physical Activity Resources Kim Ball, Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment; Adam Snegosky, Washington County IT, [TODAY’S DATE].