Go Play In The Park
M-NCPPC is celebrating July As Park and Recreation Month with Programming, Outdoor Concerts, Movies And More
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Parks and its community centers have re-opened and what better way than to open the doors and proclaim July as Park and Recreation Month. The focus will be on the importance of parks and recreation and the benefits they provide to the people it serves. Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)’s Department of Parks and Recreation would like to help create great memories with programming, virtual events, outdoor concerts and movies.
This year’s theme for Park and Recreation Month is, “Our Park and Recreation Story,” highlighting the stories of parks and recreation programming has made communities stronger, more vibrant and more resilient.
Finding a new appreciation for essential spaces and part of this year’s theme is the inspiration behind asking residents to submit community stories about what their local parks and recreation means to them. Be sure to check out Your Guide, of over 1,000 in-person and virtual classes, programs, and events. The end result is a summer of energized education and entertainment for diverse tastes throughout the county.
This Month At The Park
*Reset, Restart, Reopening. 13 additional community centers are reopening! See which ones at: pgparks.com.
*Bring your blanket or lawn chair and snacks for movies in the park at the 2021 Watkins Regional Park Free Summer Concerts & Movies. Pre-Registration required via pgparksdirect.com.
*Picnic Pod Summer Concert Series: Clarinet for Kids with the UMD Clarinet Quintet. Pre-Registration required via pgparksdirect.com.
*One of the most anticipated performing arts events in Prince George’s County returns, virtually: 2021 Fairwood Community Park Virtual Summer Performances. Visit Facebook page @Artspgparks to view all of the wonderful performers in the series.
*M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, monthly e-newsletter ‘The Play Planner’ provided the content to this article.
