The Fitness Council of Jackson is making it easier to be active in Jackson! An active lifestyle combats all the negative effects associated with inactivity and is fun. Jackson has great opportunities to be active. Check out the "Calendar of Events" or "Health and Recreation" sections to find out more. . Jackson is also quickly becoming a leader in becoming a walkable community. Living in a walkable community means you can  incorporate exercise into your daily routine by doing things like walking or biking to work or school or taking the stairs. Check out all Jackson has to offer and get moving!    
 

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Smart Commute Day is May 16th
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Fitness Council of Jackson
225 N. Jackson St.
(Pedal & Tour Building)
Jackson, MI 49201
517-990-9798

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The Fitness Council serves each and every Jackson resident, working together for a healthy, active community.

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View upcoming events and race results
    from runjackson.com (JARDA)

2/1/08 Seven Jackson county schools have received
    Safe Routes to School grants totaling nearly $300,000! 
    These awards are the direct result of the efforts by the
    Fitness Council and numerous teachers, parents, students
    and volunteers in all three communities. Congratulations to
    Grass Lake, Springport, Jackson Arts & Technology
    Academy and Jackson Public schools!

2008 Fitness Directory and Race Schedule is
     now available! Find your favorite Jackson activity!

7/24/07 Bike Routes Maps for Jackson are
     available. Request Yours Now!

Register your support for bike lanes in Jackson!
 

 

05/01/07 Walkable Communities Task Force and City  
     of Jackson launch new web-based comment form.
     Submit your thoughts about walking and biking
     conditions in Jackson.

03/05/07  Fitness Council releases 2006 study of
     biking and walking in Jackson Check it out!

Fitness Council teams up with disAbility
     Connections to launch Inclusive Sports and Recreation
     in Jackson. Take the Survey!

Click here for printable version of Calendar of Events