July is Park and Recreation Month

Garland celebrates National Park and Recreation Month this July. The parks and recreation facilities run by the City of Garland offer ample opportunities for residents to Get Out & Play!

Nearly three in 10 U.S. adults do not spend time outside on a daily basis and of those who do, almost half spend less than 30 minutes in the fresh air, according to a survey released by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). That’s why this July, the City of Garland and NRPA are challenging everyone to get out and visit their community parks and recreation centers during National Park and Recreation Month.

To encourage everyone in Garland to Get Out & Play, the following free events are being offered this July to celebrate Park and Recreation Month:

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July 3– Noon – 2 p.m. – Free In-N-Out Burgers (while supplies last) at Plaza Theater – 521 State St.

     2 p.m. “Back to the Future” movie at the Plaza Theater

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July 11 – 9 a.m. – 80’s Aerobicize Awesomeness at Audubon Recreation Center

Dress up in your favorite 80s workout apparel: neon, spandex, and high tops are all welcome.

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July 13-17 Facebook “Caption It” Contest

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July 25 – Family Night Out in Central Park from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy local food trucks, children’s entertainment, bounce houses, games, and the best 80s music from the M80s. Fireworks will conclude the evening at dark.

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July 28-30 – Surf and Swim’s 31st Birthday Party:

July 28 – In-N-Out Burger’s Cookout Trailer will serve lunch with paid park admission from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

July 29 – Free Surf and Swim birthday gifts to the first 100 guests with paid park admission.

July 30 – Join us for a Surfin’ Safari and meet animals from the Dallas Zoo’s Animal Adventure Outreach Program during two presentations. This is valid with regular park admission.

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This year’s theme, “Celebrating Since 1985,” takes us back to the summer of ’85, when National Park and Recreation Month began. Thirty years later, parks and recreation activities are just as important to maintaining a high quality of life for the Garland community. Individuals, families, friends and coworkers can participate in indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities in Garland’s 63 parks, 29 miles of hike and bike trails, 6 recreation centers, 2 senior centers, 4 pools, and 75 athletic fields.

Contact: Jackie Justice at jjustice@garlandtx.gov /972-205-2752

Nathan Swanson at nswanson@garlandtx.gov /972-205-2897

For more information, visit the Garland Parks & Recreation website.