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July is Park and Recreation Month

July is Park and Recreation Month


This July, Celebrate ‘Build Together, Play Together at Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation

Month-long celebration highlights the impact of parks and recreation
 

This July, join Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Lee’s Summit is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation.

A variety of activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities — including:

  • Moonlight Yoga - Legacy Park Amphitheater on Friday, July 11 from 9-10 p.m.
  • Family Fun Night – Summit Waves on Monday, July 14 from 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
  • Jamaican Jam (Free Event) - Legacy Park Amphitheater on Friday, July 18 from 7-10 p.m.
  • Sunrise Yoga – Legacy Park Amphitheater on Sunday, July 20 from 6-7 a.m.
  • Duck Derby – Summit Waves on Sunday, July 20 from 9-11:30 a.m.
  • Lego to the Park (Free Event) – Lea McKeighan South Park, Saturday, July 26 from 9-11 a.m.
  • Aqua Glow Zumba – Summit Waves on Saturday, July 26 from 9-10 p.m.
  • Dive in Movie – Summit Waves on Monday, July 28 from 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Please see LSParks.net for more details and event ticketing.

Mayor Baird has officially designated July as "Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Lee's Summit through a formal proclamation. This declaration highlights the vital role that parks and recreation play in enhancing community well-being and encourages all residents to engage in related events and activities throughout the month.

Joe Snook, LSPR Administrator, states, “I encourage everybody to share in the recognition of Parks and Recreation month by visiting your favorite park, walking on a local trail, or participating in one of our hundreds of programs and special events.”

LSPR is celebrating by inviting our community to share their experiences, memories, and stories about what parks and recreation mean to them. There are plenty of ways you can celebrate with us, as well! NRPA and LSPR encourage everyone who supports parks and recreation to post why their local park and recreation agency is important to them on social media with the hashtag #BuildTogetherPlayTogether.

To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit nrpa.org/July.

About the National Recreation and Park Association

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. With more than 60,000 members, NRPA advances this mission by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals and advocates — the catalysts for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. For more information, visit nrpa.org.

 

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