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Get Your Steps In: 5 Communities Where Walking is Built Into Daily Life

By Heather Wright

Updated Jun. 1, 2026 at 10:08 AM CST

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Whether as part of a fitness routine or simply a way to clear your head, it’s hard to beat walking. It’s accessible, low-impact, social, and adaptable across ages and fitness levels.

Making walking part of a daily routine comes with numerous health benefits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, while also supporting overall mental and physical health. A daily walk is also an easy way to work toward the CDC’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week.

As with many healthy habits, proximity matters. People are more likely to walk regularly when the opportunity is built into daily life and located just outside the front door.

That’s one of the benefits of living in a master-planned community, where developers have thoughtfully designed walking experiences into the fabric of the neighborhood, whether that means a shaded trail, a loop around a lake, or connected pathways woven throughout the community itself.

Here are five communities known for their walking trails and outdoor amenities, with homes for sale that make it easy and enjoyable to incorporate a daily walk into your routine.

1 Del Webb New Braunfels at Veramendi, New Braunfels, TX

Veramendi is known for sprawling green space and lots of amenities that appeal to active homeowners. Nestled in Texas Hill Country, this development features meandering paths, connected trails, rolling hills, and impressive views to backdrop your daily walk.

Del Webb is featuring a few time-limited incentives, in its 55+ community located in Veramendi, including $50,000 in flex cash and a Fly & Buy program, where house hunters can receive up to $ 2,500 for travel expenses, when they come and tour homes.

2 Reed's Crossing - The Enclave Series, Hillsboro, OR

At Reed’s Crossing, outdoor living is woven directly into the fabric of the community. Parks, green space, and connected walking paths create an experience that feels lush, relaxed, and distinctly Pacific Northwest. Take a breath of fresh air while walking along tree-lined trails and scenic routes that connect neighborhoods to parks and shared outdoor amenities. It's the kind of lifestyle that brings daily opportunities to slow down and reconnect with nature.

David Weekley’s homes here are on compact 32-foot home sites, which helps place greater emphasis on expansive, shared green space and community outdoor experience.

3 Sterling Ranch Ascent Village, Littleton, CO

Taking a daily walk with foothill views of the Rocky Mountains is energizing and restorative. Stirling Ranch is a pedestrian-friendly community with access to extensive trail systems that span over 30 miles, winding through parks, natural landscapes, and wildlife corridors. Residents can expect everything from peaceful nature walks and birdwatching to more active hikes that connect directly to the surrounding outdoor recreation network. Nearly 40% of this community is preserved as open space.

In Ascent Village, Taylor Morrison is offering a rate buydown through June 30, 2026. Also, every new resident receives a Colorado state park pass.

4 Oakbend at Wellen Park, Venice, FL

In Wellen Park, walking trails are designed to connect residents with the larger Wellen Park lifestyle. Paths throughout the community lead toward Grand Lake, where residents can enjoy miles of uninterrupted water views, while trail connections link directly to Downtown Wellen and CoolToday Park for shopping, dining, entertainment, and community events.

The larger Wellen Park community now features more than 40 miles of trails, including newer routes that wind through scenic wetlands, shaded tree canopies, waterways, wildlife corridors, and lakeside landscapes designed for walking, jogging, and cycling.

Oakbend is a gated community within Wellen Park that features one and two-story homes in a very walkable location.

5 Topaz at Skye Canyon, Las Vegas, NV

At Skye Canyon, walking trails and connected pathways are woven throughout the community against a dramatic desert-and-mountain backdrop. The outdoor-focused master plan includes parks, bike lanes, and a 15-acre central park anchored by a half mile walking path, creating plenty of opportunities for residents to stay active outdoors. For walkers, the scenery is part of the appeal, with mountain views, open desert landscapes, and easy access to nearby hiking, helping everyday walks feel more adventurous.

LGI is running a couple of promotions at Topaz, including a no down payment incentive and builder-paid closing costs.

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Heather Wright

Heather Wright

Heather Wright is a senior writer for NewHomeSource and Builder with a background in real estate reporting and home design, decor, and architecture. She has written for a number of print and digital publications in the lifestyle space.