Rengstorff Park Wellness Tree Walk

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About This Walk

This 45-minute walk takes you on the walking trail around Rengstorff Park in Mountain View. The purpose of this walk is to slow down, observe, and enjoy. Spending time outside may not be your preferred method of relaxing, and that's perfectly okay. You will get the most out of this walk if you approach it with an open mind and the willingness to participate in the wellness exercises that are shared.

You may choose to bring a journal and pen for some of the reflection exercises, though you can do them as thought exercises if you prefer.

Be sure to bring plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes. It is also a good idea to check the  Air Quality Index  and outdoor  temperature  before taking this walk.

Getting There

The Rengstorff Park Wellness Tree Walk begins in the park behind the Mountain View Community Center on 201 S Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040. The walk will take you on sidewalk trails around the park and by parking lots.

Rengstorff Park Wellness Tree Walk Route

Using the Site

To begin your self-guided walk, scroll down the page and each stop on the walk will appear on the map. Use the geolocation button at the top right corner of the map to help with orientation.

Rengstorff Park Wellness Tree Walk Intro

Begin Walk

Before you begin the walk, please take a minute to reflect on how you are feeling. This will help you compare how you feel after the walk to how you feel now.

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1

California Bay

Row of shorter trees along the left side of the sidewalk as you enter the park.

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🌳 Native to California and Oregon

2

White Ironbark

By the Community Center building, next to the seating area with benches.

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🌳Native to Australia

3

Red Ironbark

By the Community Center building, next to the seating area with benches. Next to the white ironbark.

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🌳Native to Australia

🌻This tree has a wellness activity

4

Carob

Next to the parking lot, in a small median between two spaces.

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🌳Native to Africa

5

Golden Rain Tree

At the intersection of the two sidewalks, in the grassy field.

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🌳Native to China

🌻This tree has a wellness activity

6

Catalina Cherry

At the far end of the park, planted in a row along the back fence.

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🌳Native to California

🌻This tree has a wellness activity

7

Silk Oak

Along the back fence of the park, just before turning the corner towards the grassy field.

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🌳Native to Australia

8

Tulip Tree

On the left side of the sidewalk leading back into the park.

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🌳Native to the eastern United States

🌻This tree has a wellness activity

9

Italian Stone Pine

In the mulched area at the bend in the sidewalk, before taking the path back out of the park.

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🌳Native to the Mediterranean

🌻This tree has a wellness activity

Congratulations on taking time for your wellness!

We can't show up as our best selves for others unless we take time for ourselves. Please take a minute to reflect on how you feel after the walk.