TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Samuel Metott, Director, Parks and Recreation
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: July 9, 2024
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PROCLAMATION: PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to recognize the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month in Delray Beach, Florida.
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Background:
People in the United States have celebrated Parks and Recreation Month in July to promote health and wellness and encourage environmental stewardship in our parks and beaches.
Parks and Recreation programming and activities, such as out of school programs and youth sports are critical to childhood development.
Agencies across the country recognize the month of July with summer programs, events, and celebrations. The services that parks and recreation provide are vital for our communities and the month encourages everyone to reflect on
the value parks, recreation, and park and recreation professionals bring to their communities.
The City of Delray Beach invites all citizens to celebrate and support Parks and Recreation Month by attending one of our special events or by visiting our many parks and recreation facilities located throughout the community.
Events planned for the month of July:
July 4 4th of July Celebration Atlantic Ave
July 6 Green Market Old School Square Grounds
July 7 Coco Market Old School Square Grounds
July 13 Green Market Old School Square Grounds
July 20 Green Market Old School Square Grounds
July 24 Art & Jazz on the Ave Atlantic Ave
July 26 Drum Circle Veterans Park
July 27 Green Market Old School Square Grounds