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Dropping into a local box or yoga class? Picking up your tennis racket or heading to the mountains? You can’t do active right without the proper shoes. Natural Shoe Store has what you need with brands like Nike, New Balance, and Timberland. This 40th Street shop has been serving the Penn community since 1978 and is known for its friendly service and affordable pricing. 

University City is filled with great trails for running, but before you hit the pavement, make sure you head to Philadelphia Runner. The locally owned and independently operated specialty running company is nothing less than a candy store for runners, with an unrivaled collection of shoes, apparel, and accessories designed to help you get where you want to go. Spend five minutes with a fit specialist and you’ll walk away not only with new insight into your arch height and gait, but also a host of training tips and resources, and a half-dozen entry points into a community of people passionate about running, fitness, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Ready to add some flair to your workout wardrobe? Brace yourself, because now you can sport that sleek Penn pride while breaking a sweat! The Penn Bookstore has turned up the heat with the arrival of Penn-branded Lululemon gear, perfect for anyone ready to hit the streets and show off their Quaker spirit. Whether you are jogging through campus or striking a pose in yoga class, now you can do it in that iconic Red and Blue.

Looking for a great place for a walk in the park or a local oasis to burn some energy? Head to Penn Park on the banks of the Schuylkill River to enjoy the weather and a great view of Center City. Penn Park is 24 acres of athletic fields and open spaces, where you can throw a frisbee, get a pick-up soccer game going, play tennis, or wind your way through a system of paths that lead to pedestrian bridges in and out of the University campus.

If you need to just get outside and back to nature, a trip to the Morris Arboretum could be just what is in order. You can get some steps in while enjoying a stroll through 92-acres of flora and fauna, including many of Philadelphia’s oldest and rarest trees. In addition to the array of plant life, the Arboretum provides a great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round, making it a prime spot to go birding. You should also take some time to enjoy the soaring Tree Adventure which gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the forest on a 450-foot-long canopy walk more than 50 feet above ground level.