SCMAF Helps Celebrates the Enduring Power of Community Parks and Recreation this July

Month-long celebration highlights essential value of parks and recreation for local communities

South El Monte – June 15, 2015 – Southern California residents know their parks and recreation facilities provide places to get active, explore nature or connect with fellow community members. But what they may not know is that their parks and recreation also contribute to improved health outcomes, higher property values and environmental sustainability.

Parks and recreation have the power to strengthen communities, transform lives and protect the future. That’s why this year, SCMAF joins cities across the country in celebrating the power of parks and recreation for the 30th anniversary of Park and Recreation Month—an annual event created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and celebrated in July since 1985.

SCMAF will celebrate Park and Recreation Month through the month of July be highlighting and sharing events that will promote the spirit and fun of enjoying your local parks. Please check our website and SCMAF's Facebook page though out the month to find events that be happening in your area.

To showcase the impact parks and recreation has in every community, NRPA is releasing a short animated video titled, “Power of Parks.” The video can be viewed at www.nrpa.org/July. NRPA encourages all people that support parks and recreation to watch and share this video with the hashtag #JulyPRM30.

To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit www.scmaf.org 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 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.