Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with a Play Date
Published on Jun 12, 2017 11:19

Summer is here, which means it’s time to get your play on. This July, discover the power of play with the city of Farmington’s Park and Recreation Department as they celebrate Park and Recreation Month. A variety of free fun activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities — including Party on the Knoll, Music in the Park, and a Movie in the Park.

Celebrate with a free party! Party on the Knoll will be held on July 26 at Evergreen Knoll Park, 626 Heritage Way, from 1 to 4 p.m. Party activities include Bubble Soccer, Far Out K9 Flying Disc Experience demonstration, crafts, mini games, sand toys, water balloons, Kidsdance, Hungry, Hungry Hippos – Human Edition, and safety demonstration.

Farmington Parks and Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and all the ways parks and recreation has the power to transform our daily lives. From providing us places to play, get fit, and stay healthy to fostering new relationships and forging a connection with nature, our close-to-home parks and recreation facilities provide essential services and improve quality of life.

NRPA is hosting a weekly contest encouraging people to show them why play is so important in their lives. Visit www.nrpa.org/July for information on how to participate. Share why you think play is so important with the hashtag #PlayOnJuly.

To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit www.ci.farmington.mn.us and www.nrpa.org/July.