Walking and running

Walking groups 

There's a reason why walking is one of the most popular forms of activity in Australia. Walking helps to reduce stress, be more alert, have a healthier body and build strong relationships.

Walking is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. It can be done just about anywhere and is free. Walking also has a very low risk of injury as it is low impact (not jarring on the joints) and doesn’t require any special equipment or training.

There are a number of free Heart Foundation walking groups available for community members to join around Rockingham, explore the local walking groups in the below table or check out the many walking groups throughout Perth on the Heart Foundation websiteopens in a new window.

New groups wanted

If you are interested in starting a new Heart Foundation Walking Group in your area, why not become a Walk Organiser? We would love to help you get a group started and can provide ongoing support.  New groups are wanted for all areas of Rockingham. You may want to start one around your local park, start a specific parents with prams group, have an early walk, weekend group or after work walking group.

What is a Walk Organiser?

Walk Organisers are volunteers that organise and lead walking groups. Walk Organisers plan the group's walking routes and meeting place, the time and day of your walks, and will welcome new members to your group. Walk Organisers attend walks and welcome new walkers, promote the group and keep the group's contact details up to date. As a Walk Organiser, the Heart Foundation provides training and access to your online profile where you can manage the group. You'll get a thank you gift for signing up, ongoing communication and invites to events and workshops. The City of Rockingham's Health and Wellbeing Officer is a Heart Foundation Local Coordinator and can provide you support to get your group started and ongoing support as needed.

If you would like to discuss starting a new group please contact the City's Health and Wellbeing Officer on 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

See below for the current Heart Foundation Walking Groups in Rockingham and start walking today.

Visit the Heart Foundation websiteopens in a new window for more information about Heart Foundation walking. If you are interested in starting a walking group, contact us on 9528 0333 opens in a new windowor email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

parkrun 

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from walkers or those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; parkrun welcome you all.

Rockingham parkrun  

• Every Saturday at 8am
• Starts at Churchill Park, Rockingham Foreshore

Visit Rockingham parkrunopens in a new window for more information.

Tamworth Wetlands parkrun

• Every Saturday at 8am
• Starts at Tamworth Wetlands, corner Safety Bay Road and Nairn Drive, Baldivis

Visit Tamworth Wetlands parkrun opens in a new windowfor more information.

Your Move Rockingham 

We run the Your Move program with the Department of Transport. Your Move promotes walking, cycling, scooting and public transport to get around Rockingham. The program offers support and advice to help you find other ways to get to and from school, your workplace and around your local area. You can get involved by walking, riding and using public transport whenever possible. It is a great way to increase physical activity, reduce environmental impact and connect with others. 

We have a number of local Your Move schools committed to increasing active transport among their students. If you would like to find out more about the Your Move program, visit the Your Move websiteopens in a new window for ideas, resources and tools to get you and your family moving.

If you would like to hear more about how to get Your Move in your school, contact us on 9528 0333opens in a new window or email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

Your Move maps

Walking trails

Take a step in the right direction and borrow a pedometer from any of the City's four libraries. A pedometer is a great tool to help measure the number of steps you take each day.

The City of Rockingham has many interesting places to walk. Some suggested local walks can be found below.