July Is Park and Recreation Month

Since 1985, the National Recreation and Park Association has designated the month of July as Park and Recreation Month. Recreation facilities and parks across the country annually use July to celebrate the kick off of summer programming as well as a time to pull their communities together to volunteer, get involved in great outdoor physical activities, and advocate for parks and recreation. Spending the day at the park is not only great for your wallet, it’s great for your health too. Studies show that frequently going to a park and being active can reduce stress, improve cardiovascular health, help ward off obesity and decrease feelings of depression.

For more information, visit nrpa.org or eeinsc.org.