Recognizing the Active People, Healthy Nation initiative, a national effort led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Heart Association and reaffirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to championing policies, programs, and investments that promote physical activity, improve public health, especially for children, and ensure equitable access to recreation for all residents.

Recognizing the Active People, Healthy Nation initiative, a national effort led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Heart Association and reaffirming the City of Philadelphia’s commitment to championing policies, programs, and investments that promote physical activity, improve public health, especially for children, and ensure equitable access to recreation for all residents. WHEREAS, Physical activity is essential for overall health and well-being, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity, and supporting mental and emotional wellness; and WHEREAS, More than 1 in 5 children and 2 in 5 adults in the United States are affected by obesity, and over 2 in 5 school-aged children and adolescents have at least one chronic health condition, many of which can be mitigated through increased physical activity and active lifestyles; and WHEREAS, Children today spend significantly more time indoors and in front of screens than previous generations, contributing to rising rates of obesity, anxiety, and other health concerns. Expanding opportunities for safe outdoor play, organized sports, and recreational activities is critical to reversing these trends and fostering lifelong healthy habits; and WHEREAS, The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that children, ages 6-17, engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity daily, including activities that stren…