A Walk in the Park to Fight Parkinson’s in 2025

Fight Parkinson’s A Walk in the Park, Australia's largest community event dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with Parkinson’s or Atypical Parkinson’s, will set off from Fed Square on Sunday, April 27.

A Walk in the Park is the not-for-profit organisation’s biggest annual fundraiser for the solidarity of Parkinson’s community to raise awareness and funds to help 57,000 Victorians living with Parkinson’s.

Fight Parkinson’s CEO Emma Collin said the event united thousands of people, including people with Parkinson’s disease, their families, friends, caregivers and healthcare professionals dedicated to the cause.

“When the community is united, they can empower each other to make a difference. A walk in the Park provides the perfect opportunity for people to walk together to fight Parkinson’s together,” Ms Collins said.

Together we can make sure Parkinson’s is better understood and resources to ensure everyone gets the support they deserve.

Parkinson’s is a chronic neurological condition of unknown cause with a range of complex symptoms unique to the individual. It is a life-changing condition.

The most common symptoms include stiffened muscles, slowing movement and changing posture, and many people experience a resting tremor.

Other symptoms can include pain, depression, anxiety, speech changes and loss of facial expression. Medications and support from healthcare professionals can help manage these symptoms, however there is no way to slow progression or cure Parkinson’s.

This year, Fight Parkinson’s A Walk in the Park is asking as many people as possible to join to walk together to collectively fight Parkinson’s.

Funds raised through Walk in the Park enable Fight Parkinson’s to continue providing essential programs, including advanced education, support services and resources to empower people with Parkinson’s and atypical Parkinson’s.

A Walk in the Park will get together on Sunday, April 27 at Federation Square, with the both four-kilometre and two-kilometre walks beginning at 10.30am.

To register head to the website or Call Fight Parkinson’s on 03 8809 0400. Everybody registered in this year’s event will receive a free A Walk in the Park t-shirt.