TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Samuel Metott, Director of Parks and Recreation
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: May 7, 2024
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PROCLAMATION: KIDS TO PARKS DAY
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to proclaim May 18, 2024 as Kids to Parks Day.
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Background:
A NATIONAL DAY OF OUTDOOR PLAY
2024 marks the 14th anniversary of Kids to Parks Day, an annual day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country. Organized by National Park Trust, the mission of Kids to Parks Day is to foster future outdoor enthusiasts and help with developing the next generation of park stewards by engaging kids in memorable outdoor experiences. While discovering and exploring our parks, kids learn about park stewardship, outdoor recreation, STEM, and the history of our country and its amazing national treasures - because kids need parks and parks need kids!
Always hosted on the third Saturday of May, Kids to Parks Day encourages kids and families to get outside and create their own adventure at thousands of local park events and programs. National Park Trust works with cities and towns, teachers, families, park and public lands officials, and numerous sponsors and partners to make these events possible. Together we can protect and preserve our nation’s parks and public lands, so please join us!