Why This Work Matters
Access to healthy food, safe places to move, preventive care, transportation, income, education, and community support all influence how long and how well people live.
In Richland County, these issues are especially important when looking at chronic disease, diabetes, obesity, and life expectancy. Live Healthy Richland County uses local data to help inform action, strengthen partnerships, and connect residents with resources that support healthier lives.
Local Community Gardens
Health outcomes are shaped by more than individual choices.
Benedict College
North Main Community Garden
Solomon Boyle’s Community Garden
Southeast Middle School *
J.P. Thomas Elementary School
Dreher High School
W.A. Perry Middle School
Live Healthy Richland County supports community gardens as a way to increase access to fresh food, encourage healthier eating habits, and create shared spaces for education, connection, and wellness.
Through partnerships with schools, colleges, faith-based organizations, and community groups, these gardens help residents and students learn more about nutrition, food systems, gardening, and the importance of making healthy choices part of everyday life.
Community gardens also serve as hands-on learning spaces where people can grow, gather, and build stronger connections to their health and their community.
Garden Locations
Creating Healthier Spaces Across
Richland County
Kids in Parks TRACK Trails
Columbia Canal/Riverfront (Large TRACK Trail)
Finlay Park (Large TRACK Trail)
Fairwold Park (Mini TRACK Trail)
Meadowlake Park (Mini TRACK Trail)
North Springs Park (Mini TRACK Trail)
Through our partnership with Kids in Parks TRACK Trails, we also help encourage children and families to get outside, move more, and explore local outdoor spaces. Together, these initiatives support a healthier Richland County by making wellness more visible, accessible, and engaging for the community.
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