To encourage its employees to walk their way to better health, Westchester County is joining forces with the American Heart Association and our co-sponsor, the Friends of the Parks, to promote a new employee health initiative, called Walking Works.  View photos from our Kickoff Photo Gallery.

County employees who pledge to walk a minimum of three times per week, for at least 20 minutes, receive a free pedometer. As certain step/mile goals are attained, employees will be entered into a raffle and have a chance to win T-shirts, gym bags, Playland ticket packages, gift certificates and much more.  Progress is tracked on the American Heart Association Start! walking Web site, which will help you reach your goals and give you helpful tips on fitness, nutrition and more.