By North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com
Free events, outdoor activities, movie nights, and the annual Kids in the Park celebration highlight a month dedicated to community connection.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Residents of all ages are invited to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month this July as the City of Fort Collins joins communities nationwide in recognizing the vital role parks, recreation programs, and outdoor spaces play in building healthy, connected communities.
Throughout the month, the City’s Parks and Recreation departments will host a variety of family-friendly activities, including movie nights, live music, free days at recreation centers, and an ongoing scavenger hunt at The Farm. The celebration culminates on July 31 with the annual Kids in the Park event at Twin Silo Community Park, encouraging families to get outside and enjoy active play together.
The month-long observance is part of a national campaign led by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), highlighting the positive impact parks and recreation services have on quality of life, wellness, and community engagement.
“We’re excited to join NRPA in recognizing the power of parks and recreation in the Fort Collins community,” said LeAnn Williams, director of parks and recreation for the City of Fort Collins. “Our community lives and breathes recreation and the outdoors, whether that’s participating in a summer sports league or enjoying a beautiful day in the park, and that’s what we’re here to celebrate this month.”
Featured activities include an outdoor movie screening at Collindale Golf Course, special promotions at recreation centers, and opportunities for residents to explore parks and trails across the city.
Community members can view the complete schedule of Parks & Recreation Month events at https://www.fcgov.com/recreation.
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Source: City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation.