About this Event
Ready to get moving and clear your mind?
Join us for our next Walk & Talk at Middle Lake, a peaceful part of the Chain of Lakes in Golden Gate Park. This month’s walk is an opportunity to slow down, check in with yourself, and create space to reflect on where you are and what may need to shift.
Our theme, Reflect & Realign, is an invitation to pause, reconnect with yourself, and consider what matters most in this season of life.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
9:30–10:30 AM
Total Distance: Approximately 2 miles
Who’s This Walk For?
This walk is for women who are going through a transition in life, whether it’s a change in family, career, relationships, identity, or simply a new season of life.
Come walk alongside a community of women who understand that life changes, and bring your support team with you, friends, family, partners, children, or neighbors who are part of your journey.
What to Expect
- Scenic park walk: Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Middle Lake as we walk through Keyhole Meadows along the Chain of Lakes in Golden Gate Park.
- Movement & mindful walking: A comfortable-paced walk covering approximately 2 miles. All paces are welcome.
- Optional reflection prompts: Pause along the way for simple prompts that encourage reflection, conversation, and connection.
- Connection & community: Meet other women and invite your girlfriends, family, partners, children, or neighbors to walk alongside you.
- Come as you are: No pressure to perform, keep up, or have everything figured out. Just show up and let's walk together. Sprinkle in some orange color for this month's theme too.
Meet Coach Judy
I’m Coach Judy, a midlife movement coach with 23 years of experience in health and fitness and a degree in Kinesiology.
I created Walk & Talk to give women a space to step away from everyday demands, move their bodies, connect with others, and create meaningful moments of reflection.
What started as a simple idea has grown into a community of women who believe that taking care of ourselves matters.
A Few Things to Know
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. The Chain of Lakes route offers a peaceful outdoor setting with mostly gentle terrain, but conditions may vary.
All paces are welcome. Listen to your body and take breaks as needed.
Meeting Point: Public restroom on JFK Drive.
We’ll meet in front of the grassy area, just outside the public restroom. See the event images below for the exact meeting location. We will depart at 9:40am to trail.
Running Late? Search “Middle Lake Trail, San Francisco” on Google Maps and join us along the trail.
Parking: Street parking and nearby parking options are available around Golden Gate Park. Please allow extra time to find parking.
Waiver: All participants must complete a paper waiver before the walk begins.
Photography: Photos and videos may be captured for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let the host know upon arrival.
Come for the walk. Stay for the reflection. Leave feeling a little more aligned.
Street Parking Open to Public Parking
Meeting Location: Public restrooms on JFK Drive, meet in front of the grassy area. You will see a bike rack station too.
Public Restroom, Chain of Lakes: You can find the meetup location by typing “Public Restroom, Chain of Lakes, JFK Drive” into your map.
Signage for directions
WALKING TO THE MIDDLE TRAIL: We’ll walk here together to reach the Middle Trail.
MAP: Trail entrance to the Middle Lake Trail
Another parking option: Between Middle and South Lake, there is a parking lot. This is a great option if you’re coming from the Sunset side. Street parking along John K. Kennedy is available too.
Inside look of Middle Lake, part of the Chains of Lake of Golden Gate Park.
One more look at the meeting location: The public restroom on JFK Drive, half a block from the Bison Paddock.
Event venue & nearby stays
Middle Lake, John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, United States
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