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Sunday, December 22, 2024

It's Parks & Rec Month! Here's How We're Celebrating

Through efforts by National Recreation Parks Association (NRPA), the U.S. House of Representatives passed an official resolution in 2009 making July Park and Recreation Month. 

This Park and Recreation Month, we are bringing attention to how important it  is to rise up and support parks and recreation, because every day, park and recreation professionals rise up for their communities in service of equity, health, and wellness.

Parks are at the center of so many experiences and memories — moments that park and recreation professionals help make happen. Our local parks are often our first experiences in nature, our introduction to a favorite hobby or physical activity. They are places to gather with friends and family, spaces to celebrate life’s special moments, spots of respite and healing, sites that connect us with essential community services, and so much more.

Wilmington Parks & Recreation has numerous events and programs planned for July. One activity is listed below, and you can view others on the event calendar at the bottom of this page.

Park & Recreation Month Bee Activity:

  1. Visit Halyburton Park, Greenfield Park, Maides Park, and Robert Strange Park to find the 6 bees buzzing around the park!  
  2. Take a selfie with the queen or worker bee
  3. Post photo on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #recre8ilm
  4. Your name will be entered to win prizes! If you find the queen bee, your post will be entered twice!
Prizes sponsored by Academy Sports + Outdoors and Great Outdoor Provision Company include:

  • YETI Roadie 24 18-Can Hard Cooler ($250 Value)
  • $50 Great Outdoor Provision Company Gift Card
  • $50 Gift Certificate towards City of Wilmington Recreation Programs and/or picnic shelter rentals
  • 2 Camelback Water Bottles

Original source can be found here.

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