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Celebrate National Recreation and Parks Month The City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation Celebrates National Recreation and Parks Month For Immediate Release on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 Come Out and Play the OPR Way! July is National Recreation and Parks month and the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation is celebrating by hosting events throughout the City. There's fun for the whole family! Festivities kick off at Play Day on the Plaza Friday, July 1 from 11:00 am ~ 2:00 pm in front of Oakland City Hall and join us for more fun and desserts in the lobby of the Daziel Building from 3:00 ~ 5:00 pm. The Black Cowboys will sponsor a special Western Carnival at deFremery Recreation Center, 1651 Adeline Street, on July 7. Young and old alike can test their skills in a special 3-on-3 basketball tournament at FM Smith Recreation Center, 1969 Park Blvd., on July 8. The young artists from Oakland Fine Arts Summer School host their Final Exhibit and Performance on Thursday, July 28. Swimming is free at designated City of Oakland pools on Saturdays and Sundays in July and there are open house events at all of the City's 24 Recreation Centers.
Since 1985, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has designated the month of July as Recreation and Parks 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. Research shows that 75% of Americans live within two miles of a public park or recreation facility. And, more than 75% of the population takes advantage of their local parks and recreation facilities-this amounts to a staggering 192 million people visiting annually. As part of a summer full of nationwide activities and community celebrations, help NRPA celebrate this month that highlights the hard work and dedication of park and recreation supporters across the country, and the joy that comes from our places and spaces. Community support for parks and recreation services is vital to their existence, and NRPA encourages citizens to lend a hand to their local agencies through volunteer efforts. For more information on volunteering please call the Office of Parks and Recreation at (510) 238-7275. For more information on Recreation and Parks Month, log on to www.nrpa.org, or click here to view a list of activities. The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of more than 19,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy lifestyles, recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural and cultural resources. Headquartered in Ashburn, Va., NRPA works closely with local, state, and national recreation and park agencies, citizen groups and corporations to carry out its objectives. Priorities include advocating favorable legislation and public policy; continuing education for park and recreation professionals and citizens; providing professional certification, university accreditation, research and technical assistance; and increasing public awareness of the importance of parks and recreation. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. City of Oakland |
Related links: - July Calendar - Download PDF NRPM Press Release - Download PDF July Calendar |
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