Health and Wellness

Offered in conjunction with the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Service, this walking program is offered annually in the Spring and provides structure and incentives for those interested in improving health through physical activity. Free.

Places to Walk in Mercer:

• Harrodsburg Baptist Church/ROC (Recreation and Outreach Center) Indoor Walking Track. Free. Open 8-5 weekdays. For more Information call 859-734-7004. Located on South College Street.
• Anderson-Dean Park. Located Rt 127 north of the bypass.  2 mile paved walking track surrounds park area. Open during daylight hours year-round. Free.
• Springhill Cemetery. 529 North Greenville Street. Open during daylight hours.
• Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg.  Map with walking/hiking trails open to the public available by calling 859-5411.  Entrance fee not required to use hiking trails.
• Fort Harrod State Park.  South College Street Harrodsburg. Open daylight hours. Free
  

Yoga classes are offered on a regular basis.  Free.

2010 Class Schedule
Starting January 4, 2010
Monday and Wednesday 
4:30 to 5:30 pm
2nd floor, Community Room.

Mercer County Health Department offers Chair Volleyball through the Mercer County Senior Citizens Center.  Call Mercer County Senior Citizens Angela Russell, Director at 859-734-5185 for game schedule. Free.