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Physical Activity and Nutrition Program



Capital City Wellness Project

The Capital City Wellness project is designed to increase daily physical activity among employees in Downtown Topeka and to promote the Capitol Midweek Farmers' Market as both a walking destination and a resource for increasing access to fresh, local produce. More...


Upcoming Fitness Events
Find out what's going on in Downtown Topeka during your workday.

Train Like the Pros
September 24, 2010
12:10-12:50pm
Eisenhower Building Auditorium A

Capital City Wellness Health and Fitness Activities' Calendar
Mark your calendars for these upcoming health/ fitness events. CCW Partners are encouraged to add your events here!

Bike for Discounts Program
Click here to find out more about receiving discounts at local businesses when you ride your bike!

Bike Rack Sculpture
The first bike rack sculpture was installed in front of Unicare on 825 S. Kansas Avenue on April 2nd!

Hula Hoop Exercises
Bike for Discounts Program


Walking Routes and Trails Maps
Discover Downtown walking maps with distances marked; Bike/walk commuter maps; and the Shawnee Trails map here!

Walking Routes and Trail Maps

Capital City Wellness Farmers' Markets

Capitol Midweek Farmer's Market

Capitol Midweek Farmers' Market
Every Wednesday May 19-October 13. 8:30am -12:30pm located on 10th Avenue between Jackson and Harrison on the Capitol Grounds (North Side of street).

Early Season Market to be held April 28th, May 5th and May 12th from 8:30am-12:30am on 10th Avenue and Jackson on the South side of the street.


NEW! TSCPL MONDAY MARKET @ your Library!

Every Monday May 17-October 11. 7:30am -11:30pm.  
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library parking lot- 1515 SW 10th Avenue (10th & Garfield)

the farm is @ your library on Monday mornings

Kansas Avenue Farmers Market
Thursdays, 4:00pm-6:30pm
Corner of 8th and Kansas Avenue- (west side)



Healthy Kansas

 

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For more information contact: Jennifer Church, 785-296-8060, jchurch@kdheks.gov