When

Monday, July 27, 2020 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
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Where

Mount Echo Park
202 Crestline Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45205  

 
Driving Directions 

Arrival

Drive into Mount Echo Park, turning right at the first drive (before the river overlook and dance pavilion).  Cotinue to the very end and park in the lot between the softball diamond and the basketball/tennis courts.  We will begin here.

Weather Contingency

In the case of Inclement weather, the walk will be postponed.  Attendees will be notified within 12 hours of walk start via email and cell phone.

Contact

Clare Zlatic Blankemeyer 
Impact 100 
513-325-2684 
governance@impact100.org 

Grant Recipient Partner:

  

StepUp Mount Echo (1.6 Miles)

Did you know there are more than 400 sets of outdoor steps in our region containing more than 16,000 eight-inch risers? Join Impact 100 in experiencing our neighborhoods in a way unique to the region through urban hikes developed around sets of steps, mini-history lessons, and Grant Recipient updates.

StepUp Mount Echo (1.6 Miles)
The park and its surrounding streets are the primary focus of this civic-minded East Price Hill excursion. (Walk No. 8 from Walking the Steps of Cincinnati: A Guide to the Queen City's Scenic and Historic Secrets by Mary Anna DuSablon, Second Edition, Revised and Updated by Connie J. Harrell & John Cicmanec.)

  • Distance: 1.6 miles
  • Previous Impact 100 Grant Recipient: Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati.  Read more about their Impact 100 funded initiative here.
  • Walk Notes: This walk will single out park stairs built by Frankin Roosevelt's Works Projects Administration (WPA) as we overlook the "S" curve of the Ohio River, 825 feet above sea level.  After walking through nearby neighborhood streets, you will traverse a ravine path step-medley that connects two park hillocks.  A beautiful sight to see!

This walk is generously co-hosted by Impact 100 members Tamara Thrasher and Susan Cranley.

StepUp Series Details
Given COVID-19, we have heard a desire to connect while taking caution in how we engage with members and guests in responsible and mission-centric ways.  In response, Impact 100 has created this StepUp experience that leverages our beautiful parks, outdoor stairways, and rich history while inviting you to StepUp and move!   On each StepUp walk or fitness experience, guests will:

  • Meet at a central location with 1-3 volunteer "guides;"
  • Explore a pre-determined route with various outdoor flights of steps, following social distancing regulations;
  • Break at least twice so people can go at their own pace & spread out;
  • Regroup at historically relevant locations for a brief history lesson;
  • Meet & hear from an Impact 100 Grant Recipient creatively connected to the route.

All are welcome!  Grab a friend, increase your step count, and learn something new along the way.  Children and leashed dogs are welcome at your discretion and with advanced registration/waiver of liability. Please note distance, steps, and route details in determining appropriateness.

Health & Safety
Impact 100 cares about your health & safety while developing creative ways to stay connected.  Given such, it is strongly recommended that attendees wear masks and/or commit to walking at least 6 feet apart for social distancing purposes along the route as we collectively take caution in unintentionally spreading the virus. We ask registrants to agree to social distancing & provide their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a face mask. Registrants are welcome to contact Impact 100 if help is needed securing a PPE.