Walk Now for Autism is a family-friendly event so bring the whole family along.  There are activities for the children, resources for families, light refreshments and entertainment.

Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2009

Location:
Stanley Park
400 Western Ave
Westfield, MA 01085
http://www.stanleypark.org/default.aspx

Registration opens: 9:00am
Walk Start: 10:00am

• Face painting
• Bubble play area
• Movement area for children
• Characters provided by Six Flags 
• Music provided by Rock 102
• Snacks provided by J. Polep Distribution
• Sandwiches provided by Subway
• Bottled water provided by Baystate Medical
• Grand Club Tent (VIP)
  Autism Speaks is introducing a new membership for all of our top fundraisers.  The Grand Club is for all registered walkers, (and one guest), who have the passion and drive to raise $1,000 or more! The club will be made up of extraordinary walkers who will receive a special engraved pin, as well as special perks on Walk day.

 This year?s Grand Tent will open at 9:00 AM, offering Starbucks coffee, a juice bar, and breakfast pastries.  After the walk, Outback Steakhouse will be providing food! 

Directions:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?&city=westfield&state=ma&address=400%20western%20ave

From the North

1. From Mass Turnpike Exit #3 (Westfield)
2. Turn Right onto SOUTHAMPTON RD(Rte 10/202)- go 0.1 mi
3. SOUTHAMPTON RD becomes N ELM ST(Rte 10/202) - go 1.4 mi
4. Turn Right onto FRANKLIN ST(Rte 20) - go 1.5 mi
5. Turn Left on LLOYDS HILL RD - go 0.3 mi
6. Turn Right on WESTERN AVE
7. Follow signs past STANLEY PARK to the ?South Lot? parking area.
8. The parking lot is on Western Avenue past Stanley Park about 1 mile on your left.

From the South

1. Take I-91 North to exit #3/COLUMBUS AVE/W. SPRINGFIELD onto Rte 5 toward
2. Rte 57/W. SPRINGFIELD - go 0.7 mi
3. Take ramp - go 0.2 mi
4. Go around rotary and turn onto Rte 57 W
5. Follow signs for Rte 57 W for approximately 9.5 mi
6. Turn Right on COLLEGE HWY (Rte 10/202) - go 4.1 mi
7. Turn Left on W SILVER ST - go 0.7 mi
8. Turn Left on WESTERN AVE
9. Follow signs past STANLEY PARK to the ?South Lot? area.
10. The parking lot is on Western Avenue past Stanley Park about 1 mile on your left.

From the East (West Springfield)

1. From Rte 5 / North End Bridge
2. Turn onto PARK ST (Rte 20 W) - go 0.3 mi
3. Follow Rte 20 for about 7 mi
4. Turn Left on CROSS ST - go 0.3 mi
5. Turn Right on E SILVER ST - go 1.2 mi
6. Turn Left on WESTERN AVE
7. Follow signs past STANLEY PARK to the ?South Lot? parking area.
8. The parking lot is on Western Avenue past Stanley Park about 1 mile on your left.

Parking:

Walk parking will be located at Westfield State College in the ?South Lot? Parking Area, which is located on Western Avenue, the same street as Stanley Park. Shuttle buses will be provided to and from the parking lot. Please allow extra time for the shuttle bus. Handicap parking ONLY at Stanley Park. There will be a drop-off/pick-up area at Stanley Park that will be clearly marked with Walk signs. Feel free to drop-off people and or supplies at the Park and then proceed to Westfield State College "South Lot" Parking Area, there will be signs directing you along the way.