Fit Community Champions



Town of Edenton — 2007-2010 Fit Community
Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Parks, Town of Edenton
A rural community with a downtown waterfront, the Town of Edenton is an appealing location to walk and bicycle for both town and county residents. To increase the availability of places to walk, Edenton, Chowan County, and the local Healthy Carolinians collaborated to bring 11 new walking trails and paths to neighborhoods throughout the community, and created a “Walkable Communities Guide” to help residents easily find these trails. Using the trails and other facilities, community organizations engage residents in physical activity and healthy eating through special events and structured programs. Edenton’s agricultural heritage also makes it an ideal place to promote healthy eating at two locally-run farmers’ markets.