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There's no reason not to! Ontario is a playground! With over 64,000 kilometres of trails, 280 Provincial Parks, 300 Conservation Areas, 5 National Parks, countless municipal parks and hundreds of local trail clubs...a shortage of trails and opportunities cannot be your excuse!
With child obesity on the rise and children spending more time playing electronic games or surfing the Internet, supporters of the effort are extolling the virtues of getting out of the house.
The solution is simple. Kids will be more active if their parents are more active!
Taking children outside to play adds a different dimension to their development. Outdoor play allows for freedom of movement and more vigorous movement. It also sparks creativity and observation skills, as children use outdoor materials in their play and take in the changing world around them.