StoryWalks
OPL, in partnership with the Town of Oakville, offers StoryWalks® at various outdoor locations across Oakville, providing residents of all ages with year-round, self-guided walks featuring selected stories.
Stroll the trail while enjoying a tale that unfolds along the way! StoryWalks® are fun and engaging way to explore an interactive story while taking in the fresh air and beautiful outdoors, available year-round. Stories change seasonally.
StoryWalks® Locations
Locations have been thoughtfully chosen throughout Oakville based on public accessibility for the entire community. OPL StoryWalks® are situated on Treaty #14 and Treaty #22 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee.
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Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park - 2340 Ontario St, Oakville, ON L6L 6P7
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George Savage Park - 3200 George Savage Ave, Oakville, ON L6M 4M2
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Memorial Park - 120 Oak Park Blvd, Oakville, ON L6H 0C7
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Tannery and Waterworks Parks - 5 Walker St, Oakville, ON L6K 3R7
Background
OPL's StoryWalks®:
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The concept was created by Anne Ferguson and Rachel Senechal from Vermont’s Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
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StoryWalks® foster community connectedness, encourage residents to get outdoors and spend time in nature, while utilizing trails, town parks and public spaces.
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They can benefit the Oakville community by promoting an interest in literacy, well-being, healthy living, connectedness and outdoor physical activity in a safe, socially distant way
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StoryWalks® promote the development of valuable skills in children including problem solving, self-regulation and engagement within natural surroundings.
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Chosen stories will reflect seasons, diverse cultural celebrations with a range of themes and characters aimed at social determinants of health guided by OPL and Town Of Oakville inclusion policies.