July is Park and Recreation Month

Posted by Jeff on Jun 30, 2015 @ 1:55 pm in Hiking News | 0 comments | Last modified: June 30, 2015

This July we’re celebrating 30 years of Park and Recreation Month and the enduring importance of parks and recreation for the world. From the start, parks were created to serve the people—to give them a place to appreciate nature, exercise, socialize and have fun. This mission lives on and will continue to intensify into the future. This July, let’s celebrate the past, present and future of parks and recreation.

Each July since 1985, America has celebrated Park and Recreation Month. A program of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the goal is to raise awareness of the vital impact that parks, recreation and conservation have on communities across the U.S. This year’s theme is ’80s Style.

This July NRPA is celebrating 30 years of Park and Recreation Month and the enduring importance of parks and recreation for the world. Parks are the cornerstone of nearly every community, serving millions of people as the places anyone can go to be active, live healthier, connect with nature and gather together. Parks and recreation contribute to improved health outcomes, higher property values and environmental sustainability.

Parks and recreation make our lives and communities better. This mission lives on and will continue to intensify into the future. For more information, go to www.nrpa.org/july.