Parks and Recreation Month highlight the impacts of outdoor recreation
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to share their experiences, memories and stories about what parks and recreation mean to them. Since 1985, July has been celebrated as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the essential and powerful role local park and recreation professionals play in building stronger, more vibrant and more resilient communities across the country.
This July, we will celebrate the vital role park and recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering the growth of our communities.
“July is an ideal time to highlight the significant contributions of our park and recreation professionals to the health, well-being, and growth of our community,” said Craig Butler, MWCD Executive Director. “We play a crucial role in offering outdoor recreation opportunities to over five million visitors who enjoy our lakes each year. It’s essential for park systems to thrive, enriching both our communities and the lives of our guests. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the power of parks and recreation.”
MWCD is leading initiatives and providing opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and identities to achieve healthier lifestyles, promote and understand nature and environmental resilience, as well as bring the community closer through a variety of programs and services. Programs range from guided hikes, kayak tours, day camps, live music, and movies under the stars to name a few.
NRPA and MWCD encourage everyone who supports parks and recreation to share how it has fostered belonging, as well as why their local park and recreation professionals are important to them, on social media with #WhereYouBelong.
Learn about the activities planned at MWCD parks online at MWCD.org/events.