Active and Sustainable in Palisades Park

Yes, you can be active and sustainable in one of the world's loveliest parks!

Below we offer examples of both sustainable and unsustainable fitness in Palisades Park. Clearly 

 

See also: A Runner's Pledge to Sustainability, The Trainers Certificate of Sustainability

 

 

Below are examples of many active and sustainable Santa Monica athletes

Private and sustainable athlete
Private and sustainable athlete
Sustainable runner doesn't run on grass
Sustainable runner doesn't run on grass
Sustainable runners below Palisades Park
Sustainable runners below Palisades Park
Sustainable runners
Sustainable runners
Sustainable Runners
Sustainable Runners
Sustainable runner has a lighter footprint
Sustainable runner has a lighter footprint
On Montana stairs sustainable athletes don't trample soils and lawns
On Montana stairs sustainable athletes don't trample soils and lawns
Sustainable yoga
Sustainable yoga

Yet others choose to behave unsustainably...

Clearly no one individual may be responsible for the degradation of soils and lawns at Palisades Park.

 

However, the sustained impact of many individuals has created a tragedy of the commons

Unsustainable weight lifters
Unsustainable weight lifters
Unsustainable runner on grass
Unsustainable runner on grass
Unsustainable group and runner
Unsustainable group and runner
Unsustainable fitness group
Unsustainable fitness group
erosion from excessive foot traffic
erosion from excessive foot traffic
Unsustainable usage
Unsustainable usage
Unsustainable use on eroded lawns
Unsustainable use on eroded lawns
Unsustainable weight lifters
Unsustainable weight lifters
Unsustainable group fitness
Unsustainable group fitness
Eroded grass, compacted soils
Eroded grass, compacted soils
Unsustainable training equipment
Unsustainable training equipment
Unsustainable trainer with weights
Unsustainable trainer with weights
Eroded lawns
Eroded lawns
Unsustainable runners
Unsustainable runners