Walk. Listen. Connect.
Quiet Parks International invites people around the world to slow down, step outside, and listen to the places around them. We launched the Soundwalk Project in 2025, and this year we are expanding it through collaborations with forest-bathing organizations worldwide.
Forest bathing—mindful time spent in nature—has grown into a widely practiced approach to health and well-being. QPI and the forest-bathing community share a belief in the value of being present and attentive in nature.
What is a Soundwalk?
A soundwalk is an invitation to listen with fresh ears.
As you move slowly through a place, pay attention to the sounds around you — the rustle of leaves, birdsong, footsteps, wind, water, distant voices, or the quiet between sounds. The goal is simply to slow down, become present, and experience your surroundings through listening. A familiar place can sound completely different when you stop to listen.
World Soundwalk Days
September 12 and 13, 2026
World Soundwalk Days, on September 12 and 13, 2026, will be a global celebration highlighting the importance of listening and protecting quiet places and nature as sources of health and well-being for all life.
Below, we will list locations around the world where you can join a soundwalk.
Find a Soundwalk
Soundwalk locations will be listed here from September 1, 2026.
Lead a Soundwalk
Host a soundwalk in your community on September 12 or 13, 2026—in a park, green space, or other natural area, whether inside a city or farther out.
Watch the How-to Soundwalk and review this manual—they provide everything you need to get started. Then, complete the form below to sign up your park or city.
If you are affiliated with one of our partner organizations, you can also register through their website:
If you need support, contact Ulf, Executive Director of Urban Quiet Parks, at ulf@quietparks.org
👉 Ready to lead? Submit the form below.