Walk for your Health in Fountain Hills Arizona
Walking is one of the most frequently recommended exercises for seniors. It encourages one to appreciate the beauty of the natural environment. This is why it’s important to choose a community that is not only affordable and that features the amenities you want, but also a community that encourages that encourages outside activities.
There is a website on the Internet called WalkScore.com, which rates neighborhoods on their “walk ability”. It is still growing and many neighborhoods aren’t seen at their best because of the lack of data. It rates a neighborhood based on how many amenities are within a mile or so, but doesn’t score based on terrain or the true number of amenities available. However, it may well be a formidable Internet presence for the walking-minded in the future. On this site, Fountain Hills is given a 62 out of a possible 100. Meaning it is somewhat walkable. It receives this score no doubt because of the hot Summer days. But in reality the extreme heat is only a couple of months a year.
You do not need shops or other amenities within walking distance if you are walking for pleasure and/or exercise, but choose a community where you are safe. We suggest that you search for a home in the Fountain Hills real estate area. It is safe, beautiful and a prestigious part of Arizona. Fountain Hills is neighbor to Scottsdale which just to the west. And is only a few miles from Phoenix and Sky Harbor, Phoenix’s Internation Airport.
One of the solutions to the walker’s desire for safety and scenery is the planned community. There are many 55+ communities that offer cleanliness, a safe neighborhood, beautifully landscaped properties and parks, as well as and fellow walkers.
A neighborhood that supports walking and a sense of community is the one to look for. Consider a planned community for walking; you might be surprised at the thought and care taken to make your experience exceptional.