[gamechangr]

Yes for sure Americans walk for leisure and casual exercise.

It's popular to imply Americans don't walk. It's true the culture is more pragmatic (why walk when I could drive and get more done), but it's not true that it's unusual to see people out walking on sidewalks, parks, and lakes.

My neighborhood has a walking trail around a small lake (takes 45 minutes to do a lap). There are 20-50 people walking it at almost anytime of day.

[presentation]

Maybe in your region but in suburban Cleveland it certainly is freakish to see anybody on their legs outside of a shopping mall.