What is TRACK Rx?
We know that going outside isn't just fun, it's good for your health too! Spending time in nature can have positive impacts on physical, emotional, mental, cognitive, and social health, especially if you try to get outside every day. That’s why Kids in Parks partners with healthcare providers across the country to prescribe outdoor activity and TRACK Trail adventures to patients.
Through TRACK Rx, healthcare providers are able to ensure their patients experience the health benefits of spending time outdoors. The program’s network of family-friendly trails, wide range of fun, educational activities, and collection of physical and virtual prizes help families build a healthier lifestyle by incorporating outdoor adventures into their daily routine. Together with medical providers, we can all improve our health, one trail at a time.
How to Fill Your Prescription
1. Create an Account
A Kids in Parks account is free, but you'll need an adult to make one! Have a parent or guardian create an account, and from there, they can add as many kid 'profiles' to it as needed. Each profile is custom to that child and where you can keep track of adventures, prizes, and virtual badges. *Be sure to include the 9-digit serial number found on the bottom right of the TRACK Rx prescription from your healthcare provider.
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2. Go on an Adventure
There are many ways to be active outdoors, but Kids in Parks makes it fun and easy to enjoy nature. Whether you choose to visit an official TRACK Trail or go outside closer to home, there are plenty of activities to choose from for your next Adventure! If you're wanting to get your kids outside, but are a little apprehensive about being in the outdoors, check out our resources for families. This section of our website includes helpful tips and tricks, as well as smaller activities, which we call TRACKtivities, for your next outing. Click below to find a TRACK Trail location or an e-Adventure to play:
3. Register your Adventure
Don't forget to "TRACK your Adventure" (register your outing) so you can start collecting prizes! By TRACKing Adventures at official TRACK Trails, you can receive even more prizes and exclusive stickers in the mail - ALL FREE. Keep track of your miles hiked, places visited, and badges earned on your Kids in Parks profile. How many Adventures will you TRACK?
