Running & Walking: guides, shops and venues

Guide services, gear shops and venues in every region, A to Z. Listed from their public websites; they don't pay to be here and are never mixed into the communities.

All regions · just Western Carolinas · all of the Southeast

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundationvenue · Walking groups · Carlsbad, CA
Lagoon nonprofit with a discovery center, guided walks and volunteer events in Carlsbad.
Albuquerque Open Spacevenue · Walking groups · Albuquerque, NM · not in an area yet
City open space division with the Open Space Visitor Center's guided walks and programs.
Alexandria Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activitiesvenue · Walking groups · Alexandria, VA
City department running parks, nature centers and outdoor programs in Alexandria.
Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Cultural Servicesvenue · Walking groups · Alpharetta, GA
City of Alpharetta, which runs parks and the Big Creek Greenway with recreation programs.
Anderson County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Anderson, SC
Anderson County parks department managing local parks, trails and lake access with community events.
Austin Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Austin, TX · not in an area yet
City parks department with nature centers, trails and outdoor recreation programs.
Bend Park & Recreation Districtvenue · Walking groups · Bend, OR
Bend park district with outdoor recreation classes, inclusion programs and community events.
Blandford Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Grand Rapids, MI · not in an area yet
Nature center on Grand Rapids' west side with trails, nature programs and community events.
Blandy Experimental Farmvenue · Walking groups · Winchester, VA
State Arboretum of Virginia near Winchester with public walks, workshops and nature programs.
Bluff Lake Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Denver
Nonprofit urban wildlife refuge and outdoor classroom hosting nature walks, community cleanups, and youth environmental science programs.
Boston Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Boston, MA
City of Boston parks department with free outdoor programs, park events and seasonal activities across the city.
Boxerwood Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Lexington, VA
Lexington nature center and woodland garden with trails and environmental education programs.
Cable Natural History Museumvenue · Walking groups · Hayward, WI
Natural history museum in Cable, north of Hayward, with naturalist walks, nature programs and family events.
California Botanic Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Claremont, CA
Native plant garden in Claremont offering guided walks, nature classes and public events.
Calvin University Ecosystem Preservevenue · Walking groups · Grand Rapids, MI · not in an area yet
Grand Rapids nature preserve and native gardens with public trails and environmental education programs.
Cayuga Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Ithaca, NY · not in an area yet
Nature center with trails, a treehouse and public nature programs north of Ithaca.
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studiesvenue · Walking groups · Homer, AK · not in an area yet
Homer nature center leading guided tidepool, forest and Peterson Bay field station walks.
Central Park Conservancyvenue · Walking groups · New York, NY · not in an area yet
Nonprofit caring for Central Park with tours, volunteer days and free programs.
Chicago Park Districtvenue · Walking groups · Chicago, IL
City park district with nature walks, paddling, outdoor programs and events across Chicago parks.
Christiansburg Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Christiansburg, VA
Town parks department with trails, programs and community events.
Cincinnati Parksvenue · Walking groups · Cincinnati, OH · not in an area yet
City park system with nature centers, trails and public nature programs.
City of Fort Collins Natural Areasvenue · Walking groups · Fort Collins CO
City program managing 50+ natural areas with free bird walks, nature programs and volunteer days.
City of Grand Rapids Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Grand Rapids, MI · not in an area yet
City parks department running parks, trails and recreation programs in Grand Rapids.
City of Gresham Parksvenue · Walking groups · Gresham, OR
Gresham city parks with a community events calendar.
City of Klamath Falls Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Klamath Falls, OR
City recreation page covering Klamath Falls parks, trails and programs.
City of Marquette Community Servicesvenue · Walking groups · Marquette, MI
City parks and recreation department for Marquette's parks, trails and recreation programs.
City of Roswell Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Roswell, GA
City of Roswell, which operates parks, trails and recreation programs.
City of San Diego Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · San Diego, CA
City parks department running open space parks and ranger-led programs in San Diego.
Claytor Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Bedford, VA
University of Lynchburg nature center near Bedford with trails and public programs.
Cleveland Metroparksvenue · Walking groups · Peninsula, OH
Cleveland park district with guided hikes, paddling, fishing and nature programs across its reservations.
Cobb County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Marietta, GA
Cobb County parks department with trails, nature programs and recreation classes.
Columbia Springsvenue · Walking groups · Vancouver, WA
Vancouver environmental education center with nature days, guided tours and family events.
Columbus Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Columbus, GA
City parks department overseeing the RiverWalk and outdoor recreation programs.
Cornell Botanic Gardensvenue · Walking groups · Ithaca, NY · not in an area yet
Public gardens and natural areas in Ithaca with trails, guided walks and nature programs.
Corvallis Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Corvallis, OR
City parks department with community events and recreation programs in Corvallis.
Crossroads at Big Creekvenue · Walking groups · Sturgeon Bay, WI · not in an area yet
Sturgeon Bay nature preserve and learning center with naturalist-led Wandering Wednesday hikes and family nature programs.
Crystal Cove Conservancyvenue · Walking groups · Newport Beach, CA
Nonprofit partner to Crystal Cove State Park offering coastal ecology hikes, talks and community programs.
Discovery Southeastvenue · Walking groups · Juneau, AK · not in an area yet
Juneau nature education nonprofit with outdoor explorer programs and naturalist walks.
Dunwoody Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Atlanta, GA
Nature center in Dunwoody with trails, camps and public nature programs.
Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associatesvenue · Walking groups · Pasadena, CA
Nature center group offering free docent-led nature walks, family walks and moonlight walks in Eaton Canyon.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretumvenue · Walking groups · Harrisonburg, VA
JMU arboretum with woodland trails and public nature and youth programs.
Elachee Nature Science Centervenue · Walking groups · Gainesville, GA
Gainesville nature center in Chicopee Woods with trails, guided walks and public programs.
Fayetteville Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Fayetteville, AR · not in an area yet
City parks department with 110+ miles of trails, lakes and recreation programs and events.
Fernbank Museum of Natural Historyvenue · Walking groups · Atlanta, GA
Atlanta natural history museum with 65 acres of forest trails and nature programs.
Floyd EcoVillagevenue · Walking groups · Floyd, VA
Retreat center near Floyd with walking trails and educational programs on land and environment.
Frederick County Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Frederick, MD
County parks department offering nature programs, hikes and outdoor classes around Frederick.
Golden Gate National Recreation Areavenue · Walking groups · San Francisco, CA
National park unit around the Golden Gate with ranger-led walks and programs on its NPS calendar.
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Harrisonburg, VA
City parks department with trails, special programs and community events.
Hartley Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Duluth, MN
Nature center in Hartley Park offering naturalist walks, recreational programs, forest bathing and family events.
Henrico County Recreation and Parksvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
Henrico County parks agency with nature programs, trails and outdoor recreation classes.
High Desert Museumvenue · Walking groups · Bend, OR
Bend museum with wildlife, natural history programs and outdoor events.
Highlands Center for Natural Historyvenue · Walking groups · Prescott, AZ
Nature center on an 80-acre campus near Prescott with guided Wednesday nature walks, talks and family programs.
Hoyt Arboretumvenue · Walking groups · Portland, OR
Portland arboretum in Washington Park offering guided tree walks, hikes and classes.
Huntsville Botanical Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Huntsville, AL
Huntsville botanical garden with nature trails and public classes and nature programs.
Ivy Creek Foundationvenue · Walking groups · Charlottesville, VA
Steward of Ivy Creek Natural Area offering guided nature walks and programs.
Jockey's Ridge State Parkvenue · Walking groups · Nags Head, NC
Nags Head dune park with free ranger programs such as soundside nature hikes, birding and guided kayaking.
Lane County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Eugene, OR
Lane County parks department with a calendar of park events and volunteer days.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
Richmond botanical garden with nature classes, garden walks and family programs.
Livermore Area Recreation and Park Districtvenue · Walking groups · Livermore, CA
Livermore parks district with ranger-led open space programs and events.
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marinevenue · Walking groups · Long Beach, CA
City parks department running El Dorado Nature Center and outdoor recreation programs in Long Beach.
Lost River Cavevenue · Walking groups · Bowling Green, KY · not in an area yet
Nature preserve with cave boat tours, trails and nature programs in Bowling Green.
Lynchburg Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Lynchburg, VA
City parks department with Blackwater Creek trails and outdoor programs.
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)venue · Walking groups · Madison, WI
Madison public recreation department with seasonal outdoor programs, adapted recreation and youth activities.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Parkvenue · Walking groups · Woodstock VT
National park in Woodstock with ranger-led walks and winter naturalist programs.
Maymontvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
Richmond estate park on the James with a nature center, wildlife exhibits and nature programs.
Methow Valley Interpretive Centervenue · Walking groups · Mazama/Winthrop WA
Twisp center for the valley's Indigenous and natural history, with walks, talks and events.
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Boardvenue · Walking groups · Minneapolis, MN
City park board running nature programs, outdoor recreation and events across Minneapolis parks.
Mount Pisgah Arboretumvenue · Walking groups · Eugene, OR
Arboretum near Eugene with nature walks, classes and seasonal festivals.
Mountain Top Arboretumvenue · Walking groups · Tannersville, NY · not in an area yet
Free public native-plant garden in Tannersville with guided tours, nature walks and workshops.
Nearby Naturevenue · Walking groups · Eugene, OR
Eugene nature education group with family nature walks, camps and events in Alton Baker Park.
Northern Wasco County Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · The Dalles, OR
The Dalles park district with community events and recreation programs.
Odiorne Point State Parkvenue · Walking groups · Portsmouth, NH · not in an area yet
Rye state park on the coast next to Portsmouth with shoreline trails, a bike path, tide pools and a boat launch.
Orange County Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Orlando, FL
County parks system around Orlando with trails, springs and nature programs.
Oregon Metro Parks and Naturevenue · Walking groups · Portland, OR
Regional government listing guided nature walks, paddles and volunteer days at Metro parks.
Ottawa County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Grand Rapids, MI · not in an area yet
County park system west of Grand Rapids with nature programs, guided hikes and paddling access.
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuaryvenue · Walking groups · Franklin, TN
Nature sanctuary near Brentwood and Franklin offering guided hikes and nature programs.
Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Centervenue · Walking groups · Saranac Lake NY
Trail network and nature center near Saranac Lake with free guided walks and programs.
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trustvenue · Walking groups · Philadelphia, PA
Preserve near Philadelphia with trails, nature walks and volunteer restoration events.
Philadelphia Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Philadelphia, PA
City parks department running environmental centers and outdoor programs across Philadelphia.
Phinizy Center for Water Sciencesvenue · Walking groups · Augusta, GA
Augusta nature park and nonprofit with trails, guided hikes, birding courses and family programs.
Portland Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Portland, OR
City parks bureau listing nature programs, volunteer days and recreation events in Portland parks.
Presidio Trustvenue · Walking groups · San Francisco, CA
Manager of the Presidio park in San Francisco, listing public walks, nature programs and community events.
Prospect Park Alliancevenue · Walking groups · Brooklyn, NY · not in an area yet
Nonprofit running Prospect Park with public nature walks, volunteer days and family programs.
Quiet Waters Parkvenue · Walking groups · Annapolis, MD
County park in Annapolis with trails, paddling rentals and nature programs.
Red Clay State Historic Parkvenue · Walking groups · Cleveland, TN
State historic park south of Cleveland with trails and ranger-led programs.
Redmond Area Park and Recreation Districtvenue · Walking groups · Redmond, OR
Redmond park district with recreation classes and community events.
Reynoldavenue · Walking groups · Winston-Salem, NC
Historic estate with gardens and trails that hosts walks and outdoor programs.
Richmond Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
City parks department running outdoor programs and the James River Park System.
Richmond Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
City of Richmond parks department, including the James River Park System and recreation programs.
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourismvenue · Walking groups · Salem, VA
County parks department running Explore Park and the Nature's Classroom outdoor series.
Roanoke Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Roanoke, VA
City parks department with greenways, Mill Mountain and outdoor events.
Rockfish Valley Foundationvenue · Walking groups · Nellysford, VA
Nelson County foundation with a nature trail and community nature programs.
Run HKYvenue · Trail running · Hickory, NC
City of Hickory running hub with a 5K series, track races and trail runs.
Salato Wildlife Education Centervenue · Walking groups · Frankfort, KY
State wildlife center with live animals, nature programs and four miles of trails on the Fish and Wildlife campus.
San Francisco Recreation and Parksvenue · Walking groups · San Francisco, CA
City parks department listing public outdoor programs and events across San Francisco parks.
San Mateo County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Redwood City, CA
County parks department with ranger-led walks and park events across San Mateo County.
Sandy Creek Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Athens, GA
Athens-Clarke County nature center with trails along the North Oconee greenway and public nature programs.
Santa Barbara Botanic Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Santa Barbara, CA
Native plant garden with trails, guided walks, classes and youth programs in Mission Canyon.
Schiele Museum of Natural Historyvenue · Walking groups · Gastonia, NC
Gastonia natural history museum with nature trails, planetarium and public programs.
Sea Pines Forest Preservevenue · Walking groups · Hilton Head, SC
Protected forest preserve with trails, boardwalks and guided eco tours inside Sea Pines.
Seed Savers Exchange (Heritage Farm)venue · Walking groups · Decorah, IA
Heritage farm near Decorah with public trails and garden and nature events.
Selu Conservancyvenue · Walking groups · Radford, VA
Radford University nature preserve with trails and public nature programs.
Sesquicentennial State Parkvenue · Walking groups · Columbia, SC
Columbia state park with guided nature walks, night hikes and bat programs.
Springs Preservevenue · Walking groups · Las Vegas, NV · not in an area yet
Las Vegas preserve with trails, gardens and public nature programs.
State Botanical Garden of Georgiavenue · Walking groups · Athens, GA
UGA garden in Athens with trails, guided tours, bird rambles and adult programs.
Stones River National Battlefieldvenue · Walking groups · Murfreesboro, TN
National battlefield in Murfreesboro linked to the city greenway, with trails and ranger programs.
Summit Metro Parksvenue · Walking groups · Peninsula, OH
Akron-area park district with naturalist programs, sunset strolls, forest bathing and family nature events.
The Ridges Sanctuaryvenue · Walking groups · Sturgeon Bay, WI · not in an area yet
Baileys Harbor nature sanctuary north of Sturgeon Bay with guided hikes, night hikes and research walks.
The Rocks (Forest Society)venue · Walking groups · Bethlehem, NH
Forest Society estate and tree farm in Bethlehem with walking trails and seasonal guided programs.
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Educationvenue · Walking groups · Philadelphia, PA
Nature center in Roxborough with trails, nature walks and family programs.
Three Rivers Park Districtvenue · Walking groups · Minneapolis, MN
Suburban Hennepin County park district with nature centers, guided hikes, paddling, ski lessons and outdoor skills programs.
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Districtvenue · Walking groups · Beaverton, OR
Beaverton-area park district with nature center programs, guided walks and community events.
Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authorityvenue · Walking groups · Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa County parks agency running parks like Hurricane Creek and Sokol, with recreation programs.
Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Servicesvenue · Walking groups · Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA parks department running recreation programs and community events.
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Virginia Beach, VA
City parks department with outdoor programs, nature walks and trails across Virginia Beach.
Walkway Over the Hudsonvenue · Walking groups · Poughkeepsie, NY · not in an area yet
State historic park pedestrian bridge over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie with public walks and events.
Wenatchee River Institutevenue · Walking groups · Leavenworth, WA · not in an area yet
Nature center at Barn Beach Reserve in Leavenworth with community programs, nature walks and volunteer days.
Willamalane Park and Recreation Districtvenue · Walking groups · Springfield, OR
Springfield park district with recreation activities and community events.
Winchester Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Winchester, VA
City parks department running Jim Barnett Park, trails and park events.
Winneshiek County Conservation Boardvenue · Walking groups · Decorah, IA
County conservation board running night hikes, fishing clinics, nature programs and parks around Decorah.
Woodstock Parks and Recreation (Greenprints Trails)venue · Walking groups · Woodstock, GA
City parks department running the Greenprints trail network and Olde Rope Mill Park.