FAQ

The overall aim of the project is to promote a healthy lifestyle, but the program realises a number of other significant benefits including:

• time for shoppers to stop and look in shops (and hopefully spend);
• less cars competing for on street parking - leading to safer driving conditions and less congestion;
• less fuel being used.

(for more information on the benefits see the Heart Foundation brochure on this website under "Library")

The CBD Redevelopment Project will further complement this program with enhanced amenity in the public spaces.

The Park & Stride Discount Card enables card holders to discounts and special deals at participating city centre businesses. The current discounts and special deals are listed on the "Current Discounts & Deals" document in the "Document Library" section of this webpage.

In order to get a Park & Stride Discount Card you need to make a commitment to Park & Stride for small shopping trips. There are a number of ways you can do this:

• Like the Park & Stride Mount Gambier Facebook page and post "I Park & Stride" on to the page.
• Put your name and the words "I Park & Stride" on the "Public Commitment" section of the Park & Stride webpage under "Stories". 
• Post a photo of yourself holding the "I Park & Stride" speech bubble on to the Park & Stride Mount Gambier Facebook page, or on Instagram using the #parkandstride and #mountgambier, or on the "Public Commitment" section of the Park & Stride webpage under "Stories".
  The "I Park & Stride" speech bubble can be found at the Mount Gambier Civic Centre, Mount Gambier Library, Mount Gambier Central, and in the "Document Library" section of this webpage.
• Have a photo of yourself taken holding the "I Park & Stride" speech bubble at the Mount Gambier Civic Centre.
  This will then be placed on the "Public Commitment" section of the Park & Stride webpage under "Stories".

People who have a photo of themselves holding the "I Park & Stride" speech bubble put on the Facebook page or the website will go into the draw to win random prizes - including $50 Park & Stride eftpos cards that can be used at any participating business.

A "small shopping trip" is a trip where you intend to go to two or more shops, and purchase items that can be easily carried in one or two carry bags.

Park & Stride is not about shopping for bulky items, or your weekly grocery shop. It is also only about encouraging people to walk who are physically able to walk a moderate distance.

Business can support Park & Stride by offering discounts or special deals to Park & Stride Discount Card holders, and by spreading the word about the program through posters and online. Supporting business will have their logo displayed on the Park & Stride supporters webpage. To take part in the program contact Carmel Ron, Environmental Sustainability Officer on cron@mountgambier.sa.gov.au or 8721 2528.