Health nature trail Design Guide

In the Health&Greenspace project, City of Espoo elaborated and published a Design Guide on planning and implementing a health nature trail. The guide describes the co-planning process of Olari health nature trail. A health nature trail provides the visitors with exercises and information to offer them the opportunity to relax in nature and observe their surroundings. The Design Guide describes health benefits of nature, content of the health nature trail and the co-design process of establishing a health-oriented nature trail.

Olari health nature trail was implemented in Espoo Central Park in 2019, following an initiative by Olari-seura residents´association. Nearly 20 organisations took part in the design process. With the help of the guide, other cities and residents' associations can also create their own health nature trail through an inclusive process by utilising active local residents and organisations in the design of their outdoor route. The Design Guide has been published in three languages.