The City of Ipswich has abundant natural and recreational spaces suited to all kinds of recreational, fitness and health activities. With a solid network of recreational and bicycle pathways, walking and cycling are great ways to get active in Ipswich!
Every step counts towards leading an active and healthy lifestyle! 10,000 steps is the recommended daily step goal for adults, and participating in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity like brisk walking can help you achieve this goal. Register with 10,000 Steps and start making every step count by:
Get a pedometer on loan from Ipswich Central Library. For more information contact the library on (07) 3810 6815 or info@library.qld.gov.au
Start your step log by registering on the 10,000 Steps website or collect a step log from the library when you borrow a pedometer.
Monday to Friday
Time: 6.00 am – 6.30 am
Walk Assembly Point: Zebra Crossing, Bremer Tafe
Walk Distance: 3 km
Walk Coordinator: Carmel
Wednesday & Saturday
Time: 6.00 am – 7.00 am
Walk Assembly Point: Dengs Diner, Raceview Shopping Centre, Raceview
Walk Distance: 3 – 4 km
Walk Coordinator: Jenny
Bushwalking is a great way to get active while getting back to nature! Ipswich offers a number of conservation parks and reserves with walking trails to cater for all levels of ability. Pick up a Trails of Ipswich guide from Ipswich City Council's Concierge and Support team, 1 Nicholas Street, or download a copy here using this link - Bushwalking Guide.
Get together with friends and family and join in a local, social and free cycling groups and events:
When cycling on shared paths:
When cycling on roads:
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Ride safe |
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Get together with friends and family and explore a walk friendly route/recreational bike ride near you:
How walkable/bikeable is your neighbourhood?
A safe and supportive environment for walking and cycling is essential. Neighbourhoods need to be walkable and bikeable for all members of the community and for all ages and abilities. Local residents know and understand their neighbourhoods better than anyone else and can identify aspects that may help or hinder walking and cycling in their areas. By completing and submitting the below checklists, individuals and groups can provide feedback to Council to assist Council in improving the quality of the walking and cycling environment. To help council to improve your walking/cycling environment complete and submit the below checklists:
Ipswich Hospital Foundation
P: 1300 736 428
E: info@ihfoundation.org.au
W: http://www.ihfoundation.org.au/
Heart Foundation Walking
P: 1300 36 27 87
E: walking@heartfoundation.org.au
W: www.heartfoundation.org.au/walking
Ipswich Bicycle Users Group
P: 07) 3428 5020
E: delphined123@optusnet.com.au
W: http://www.ipswichbug.org/
Bicycle Queensland
P: 07) 3844 1144
E: bqinfo@bq.org.au
W: http://www.bq.org.au/
Department of Transport and Main Roads (Cycling Area)
P: 07) 3167 4402
E: cycles@tmr.qld.gov.au
W: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/Cycling.aspx
Ipswich Bushwalkers Inc
P: 07) 3282 5534
E: ipswich_bushwalkers@yahoo.com.au
W: http://www.ipswichbushwalkers.bwq.org.au/
Add your organisation's details to the portals below:
Should you wish to join the recreational activities email list, provide feedback or suggestion or enquire about adding your organisation's activities into the program, please contact council on (07) 3810 6666 or sportrecreation@ipswich.qld.gov.au