What is Park and Recreation Month?

Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and to recognize the more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers — that maintain our country’s local, state and community parks. 

The services that park and recreation professionals provide are vital for our communities — from protecting open spaces and natural resources to helping fight obesity and providing activities and resources for all people. Park and Recreation Month encourages everyone to reflect on the exponential value park and recreation professionals bring to communities. 

Where You Belong

This Park and Recreation Month, we are celebrating the vital role park and recreation professionals play in fostering a sense of belonging in their communities by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connection. Park and recreation professionals make a positive impact on their community members every single day. Let’s come together this year and show the many reasons why your local parks and recreation truly embodies the essence of belonging. For additional information, visit nrpa.org/july.

Join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #whereyoubelong and be sure to tag @hurstparksandrecreation throughout the month of July. 

Calendar of Events

calendar of 2024 Park and Recreation Month events during the month of july

Here is the calendar of events during the month of July! We host multiple community events during this month to celebrate Where You Belong for Park and Recreation Month. Click on the image to download our calendar for the month. 

Proclamation

July is National Park and Recreation month! The Mayor and City Council will issue a proclamation at the June 25 meeting recognizing the value that parks and recreation bring to the community. Thank you for the support!