A physical activity asset map is an inventory of a community’s physical activity resources of a community. Once the resources are identified, it’s easier for community members to think about building on these resources to address community needs and improve health. Asset mapping also promotes community involvement, ownership and empowerment.

A community resource or asset is anything that improves the quality of community life. The physical activity assets in this asset map include:

1. The abilities of community members—Move More members and partners
2. Institutions—local, public and non-profit institutions or organizations
3. Businesses that provide physical activity opportunities
4. Associations of citizens that provide physical activity opportunities or promote physical activity
5. Private and public physical structures (schools, recreation centers, etc.) and places where people can be active (parks, playgrounds, walking trails, etc.)
6. Websites that provide information about physical activity in the Kennebec Valley region

The information in this asset map was created by and for community members in the Kennebec Valley region. We hope community members will use the information to plan new physical activity opportunities or expand existing programs. An asset map is by nature an evolving document. As new walking trails are completed, new businesses, institutions and associations will emerge and new programs will be developed and this asset map will be updated. To suggest additions or changes, please contact us.