Parks & Recreation

Park Watch Program Safety Tips While Running, Jogging, or Walking

• Do not workout alone.
  
  
• Advise someone of your workout times and route taken and check in with them when finished.
  
  
• Do not workout in deserted or dark areas. 
  
  
• Have several different routes and rotate them. 
  
  
• Check your workout route before you start. 
  
  
• Avoid bushes, doorways and alleys during your workout.
  
  
• Plan safe locations on your route, well-populated areas where you can go to for help. 
  
  
• Do not carry large amounts of cash or jewelry. 
  
  
• Do carry personal identification and an emergency contact phone number. 
  
  
• Carry a whistle or some type of noise-making device. 
  
  
• Stay alert and scan the area in front of you and avoid person(s) or situations that make you feel uneasy. 
  
  
• Be careful when people stop you for directions. Always reply from a distance and never get too close to a vehicle. 
  
  
• If you think someone is following you, change directions or go to your safe location.
  
  
• Carry a cellular phone when possible.