HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 20 2023 Park and Rec Month
National Park & Recreation month
July 2023
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Parks & Recreation Month
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Park and Recreation month has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1985
The theme for 2023 is ‘Where Community Grows’, to celebrate the vital role parks and recreation play in bringing people together, providing essential services, and fostering the growth
of our communities.
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Parks & Recreation Month
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Prior Lake Parks & Rec offers a wide variety of engaging programs throughout the year
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Summer camps, evening sports, nature classes
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Youth Programs
Over 1,500 youth participate in recreation programs each year
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Adult Programs
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Instructional lessons
Recreational sports & leagues
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Senior Programs – Club Prior
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Resources and activities
Programs and field trips
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Senior Programs – Club Prior
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Community Garden – Kop Gardens
Minnow Races at Game Night
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Senior Programs – Club Prior
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Farm Fresh Eggs
donated monthly to CP participants
By a Prior Lake Resident
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Community Events
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Thousands attend Community Events throughout the year:
Music in the Park
Coin Carnival
Beach Party
Chalk Fest
Candy Crawl
DecemBRRR Dazzle
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Fields & Facilities
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Provide important gathering spaces for our community
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Park Maintenance
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Work extremely hard to ensure beautiful and safe spaces for residents to enjoy
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Thank you!
For proclaiming July 2023
Park & Recreation Month in Prior Lake
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