This July, Mesa residents don't need to be bitten by a radioactive spider to discover that they have super powers. They just need to visit their nearest park or recreation center to find super powers they didn't know they had.
Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities 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 get fit and stay healthy to fostering new relationships and forging a connection with nature, our close-to-home community park and recreation facilities provide essential services and improve quality of life.
"Getting outdoors and being active it a vital part of staying healthy," Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Director, Marc Heirshberg said. "We offer our residents and visitors places to recreate indoors at our recreation centers and outdoors at our 9 pools and numerous parks. There's always something to do with Mesa Parks and Recreation."
Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will celebrate Park and Recreation Month by keeping it cool with swimming activities, lessons and events at City pools as well as recreation camps, classes and activities at City recreation centers. Mesa public parks are an outdoor oasis from the heat in early morning and evening hours and boast opportunities for urban fishing, water play at splash pads and family gathering in shaded picnic pavilions and playgrounds. Visit www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec for information, locations and registration options.
NRPA is celebrating the month by hosting a selfie photo contest. From July 4-31, NRPA will issue weekly challenges for people to get out in their parks and recreation facilities and discover their super powers. Weekly prizes will be awarded. The contest can be entered via Facebook or by uploading a photo to Twitter and Instagram using #SuperJuly and #SuperParkSelfie. Visit www.nrpa.org/July for official rules and details. NRPA also encourages all people that support parks and recreation to share their photos and love of parks using the hashtag #SuperJuly on social media.
To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit www.Mesaaz.gov/parksrec and www.nrpa.org/July.
About The National Recreation and Park Association
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 50,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit NRPA.org. For digital access to NRPA's flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit ParksAndRecreation.org.