Park Rx Utah

Prescribing parks to improve the health of Utahns.

Mission.

To prescribe parks and other recreational settings to prevent chronic conditions, improve physical, social and mental health, and promote wellness by collaborating with partners and connecting all Utahns to parks and other recreational sites.

Coalition Goals:

  • Increase the percentage of Utahns engaging in regular physical activity.

  • Decrease the percentage of Utahns with poorly managed mental health.

  • Build and expand opportunities for individuals in every zip code.

  • Increase the number of Park Prescribers in Utah.

  • Increase knowledge of the Park Rx Utah program amongst those who could benefit from the program and those who could prescribe the program.

Join Park Rx Utah Coalition to be a voice for your area of expertise and contribute to the projects being put on for Utahns. You can join by contacting MMaestas@slco.org to get put on the meeting invite.  Meetings are every Third Thursday from 2-3 PM.