Walkers in the annual 5K Spring Sprint fundraiser for the Greater Fall River Re-Creation Committee had a gorgeous sunny spring day with temperatures in the 60s for their walk to Bicentennial Park and back on April 26, 2008. Walkers enjoyed the spectacular views of Heritage Park, the Battleship USS Massachusetts, and the Taunton River from the mile-long boardwalk. Walkers in this year's event included participants in the city-wide Fitness Challenge that wraps-up on May 10th. The event raises funds for programs provided by CD-REC which provides low-cost fitness and recreational opportunities to over 5,000 children and adults each year. Click here to see last year's event. For further information about CD-Recreation programs log onto their web site at www.cdrec.org or contact CD-REC at 508-679-0522 or Program Director Grace Gerling by e-mail.
 

(Top row) CD-Recreation Executive Director Grace Gerling chats with Department of Conservation and Recreation staffer Rene DuFour who manages Heritage State Park before the walk. (Top row, center and right) The walkers give out a group cheer before heading off on Bank Street. (Middle row) Debbie Ramos, Jackie Robinson and grandmother Lindsay Hetzler, pushing Soe Sousa, head to Central Street where the group walks to the footbridge to Heritage State Park. (Bottom row, left) The group continues along the boardwalk at Battleship Cove. (Bottom row, center) Two girls sprint along the boardwalk to catch up with the adults in the group. (Bottom row, right) Daryl Parent and his father lead the group walking from Bicentennial Park on their way back to the Municipal Veteran's Memorial at the end of the 5K walk.