Seven Ways Your Parks and Recreation Efforts are Strengthening Your Community And a Big Thank You for Your Efforts

Park and recreation departments are critical to the overall wellbeing of our communities. Whether it’s outdoor parks, greenspaces, and trails; or recreation facilities, athletic complexes, and municipal pools, parks, recreation programming, and facilities provide designated places for residents to participate in healthy, physical activities. The existence of parks, programs, and activities helps facilitate positive progress. It encourages residents of your community to become active in these curated spaces designed to be safe, peaceful and welcoming.

We’ve long known the benefits of our local park and recreation teams. Still, we’re all about celebrating and recognizing our local government heroes. So, we’ve compiled five ways our park and recreation departments are strengthening our communities—and following them up with a big virtual hug of thanks.