North Ridgeville Review The Community That Cares
North Ridgeville Heart & Sole collaborative is expanding indoor walking this season to both morning and evening hours. Residents are invited to keep active and walk indoors at LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus, 32121 Lorain Road, during the following days and times.
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 – 7 p.m.
- Fridays, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Indoor walking will take place Oct.1, 2025 – Mar. 30, 2026. Enter through the building’s main doors and sign-in at the table each visit. Walking takes place on the second floor- use the stairs or elevator to access the second floor. Approximately 16 laps is equal to one mile.
No cost to participate. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend. If the building is closed due to holiday closure or weather, indoor walking is canceled. Check the Heart & Sole Facebook page for updates on closures. Dates for indoor walking at Liberty Elementary School will be announced later in the season.
Check out other resources to stay healthy:
- Attend an exercise class through North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation or North Ridgeville Senior Center (adults age 55+).
- Download free, simple and tasty recipes at nrheartandsole.com/healthy-eating.
- Walk the paths at the Town Center Trail and the North Ridgeville Heart & Sole Fitness Trail at Shady Drive Complex.
- Join Silver Sneakers if you are 65 years or older. Some insurances cover these classes; visit SilverSneakers.com to check eligibility. LCCC hosts classes at University Partnership Ridge Campus at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Borrow a travel-size blood pressure kit from North Ridgeville Branch Library – all you need is a library card.
Heart & Sole is a community-based group powered by the United Way of Greater Lorain County and facilitated by Lorain County Public Health. The collaborative includes partners from local businesses, agencies and organizations working to improve physical, social, and mental wellbeing of those who live, work, and visit the community. Learn more at nrheartandsole.com and follow Heart & Sole on Facebook.
