Victoria Wagner, Aryiel Peitzer, Paolo Garcia, Kelli Lewis, Melissa KhanWe chose Lettuce Lake Park because it is Public Health on a plethora of levels. It is used for physical activity- like running, walking, biking, canoeing, or playing outdoor sports and games! It's used for mental clarity, whether lounging in the Vitamin D packed sunlight, walking along the trails above the water, or sitting alone and reading a book. It's important not to overlook how accessible the park is for any human being. It's targeted towards anyone who'd like to spend some time in a healthy and natural environment.
Public Health advocates physical activity.
The trails promote aerobic exercise, which is extremely important to fend off disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whats better is that the park is filled to the brim with vegetation. The plants throughout this park provide oxygen which helps create fresher air which is excellent for all the physical activities going on within the park. More oxygen facilitates more efficient exercise!
Public Health encourages mental health.
The park's existence encourages happiness and mental clarity. The park is a perfect spot to spend time with your family and friends. Even if you go alone, it's a nice place to simply relax. The exercise the park promotes helps produce lots of endorphins, which does wonder for a person's outlook on life. No matter what people chose to do at Lettuce Lake, the park will surely bring some joy into the lives of many. Happy people come together to create a better world!
Public Health is targeted towards everyone in the world.
We think Lettuce Lake is a prime example of public health because it does not discriminate. It doesn't matter what you believe in, what your sex, race, or age is, or even if you live in tampa or not, the Park is a welcoming place for you to go!
When identifying examples of Public Health, the benefits of physical activity are sometimes overlooked. Lettuce Lake is an excellent example of ways to stay physically active, maintain health and build a strong immune system to fight off illness. In addition, mental relaxation is just as important in maintaining overall health as physical activity. After reading this post I will definitely consider visiting Lettuce Lake to try out the different activities available.
ReplyDeleteLettuce Lake Park was a great choice for all of your reasons. I have been going there sense I was little and believe it is one of the nicest public parks around. The fact that you can walk or bike there easily from campus is another plus. I also believe that the opportunities for physical and mental benefits were well started. As well it is a great place for community/social events and for understanding the importance and impact of a clean healthy environment. I would also like to suggest that if you are looking for a place to relax and sit, go to the board walk tower.
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