Villa at San Mateo residents are lacing up their walking shoes and exploring the city’s hidden gem parks during Saturday morning strolls.

 “We started the walking group last year and typically walk for about an hour to one of the five parks located near our community,” said Stephanie Smith, community services manager. She hopes to encourage more resident participation by organizing a future walk that ends with lunch at a local restaurant.

“These walks are a great opportunity for residents to get fresh air and exercise and see some of the flora, fauna and natural areas of our beautiful city,” she said.