Title
Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating July as Parks and Recreation Month
Body
Council Priority: Exceptional Customer Service and a Diverse City Government Workforce
Department: Parks and Recreation
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Mayor Vaughan, Ext 2397
Contact 2 and Phone: Nasha McCray, 433-7360
PURPOSE:
This resolution affirms that July is Parks and Recreation Month and highlights the benefits that the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department provides to the community.
BACKGROUND:
Since 1985, the National Recreation and Park Association has celebrated the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month. For over 85 years, the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department has been serving the city by providing desirable and diverse parks, facilities, and programs. Since its inception, the Department has established itself as not only an integral part of the Greensboro’s quality of life and economic viability, but also as an industry leader in being innovative, collaborative, and efficient towards meeting community recreational needs. The Department’s vision, “Enhance Expand Connect,” is a direct reflection of the City’s commitment of providing high quality parks, programs, and facilities that makes Greensboro the best place to be.
Through the support of the City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, community partners and dedicated professionals, Greensboro Parks and Recreation provides progressive leadership, and develops and maintains strong partnerships with public and private organizations to literally and figuratively change the landscape of Greensboro. The department is one of 169 parks and recreation agencies in the country accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation (CAPRA) and is also a three-time winner and 2019 finalist for the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Gold Medal Award for excellence in park and recreation management. Additionally, a number of employees within the Department are considered subject matter experts in the recreation field, receiving awards and recognition and serving as a presenter at state and national conferences
To celebrate Parks and Recreation Month, the department has planned many activities to showcase the depth and breadth of opportunities available, including an Adult Recess and Trails Day community events.
BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
For Council to decree and recognize that July is National Parks and Recreation Month and celebrate the Parks and Recreation Department’s efforts of creating transformative recreational experiences that improve the quality of life and contribute to the economic viability of Greensboro.