National Park & Recreation Month

Since 1985, the United States has celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote the importance parks and recreation have in our health and well-being. To learn more, visit the National Park & Recreation Association. 

Throughout the month, we're celebrating the many ways parks and recreation reveals the power of what connects us:

• The Power of Connection: parks and recreation is where relationships grow, cultures meet and communities bond
• The Power of Play: from playgrounds to programs to youth sports, play fuels creativity, joy and lifelong learning
• The Power of Community: public spaces offer room for everyone to gather, celebrate and heal
• The Power of Nature: nature restores and inspires us, and parks ensure everyone can access its benefits
• The Power of Belonging: welcoming parks and programs make every person feel valued
• The Power of Well-Being: parks and recreation advances health, resilience and shared community benefits