This July, Hoffman Estates Residents Invited to Discover Everything Hoffman Estates Park District Has to Offer
Month-long celebration highlights undiscovered roles of local parks and recreation
Submitted by Hoffman Estates Park District
Summer is here, which means it's time to get out and discover the great things happening at your local parks and recreation centers. This July, explore the "undiscovered" roles of local parks and recreation with Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) as they celebrate Park and Recreation Month, A Lifetime of Discovery. A variety of fun activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities - including free children's entertainment, movie nights at the swimming pool (fee applies), trips for seniors and free ice skating.
HE Parks is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting you to explore A Lifetime of Discovery at your local parks and recreation. Playgrounds, recreation centers, sports leagues, summer camps are just a few of the things that come to mind when we think of parks and recreation. But, parks and recreation is so much more than that. During Park and Recreation Month, discover all the ways parks and recreation can improve quality of life, such as senior programs, innovative health and wellness opportunities, community celebrations, outdoor education, and more.
• July 4: Military Appreciation Day at Seascape Family Aquatic Center
• July 12: Live Music at Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club
• July 12: Summer Sounds at Village Green
• July 13: Friday Fundays at Vogelei Park
• July 14: Hoffman Walks at Hunters Ridge Wetlands Park
• July 15: Bucket Cup Challenge at Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club
• July 19: Summer Sounds at Village Green
• July 20: Movie Night at Seascape Family Aquatic Center
• July 21: Parents Night Out at Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center
• July 22: Free Ice Skating at Triphahn Ice Arena
• July 26: Summer Sounds at the Village Green
• July 27: Friday Fundays at Vogelei Park
NRPA encourages people that support parks and recreation to share why they think it's important to explore and discover all HE Parks has to offer with the hashtag #DiscoverJuly.
To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit heparks.org and www.nrpa.org/July.
About HE Parks
Providing first-class parks, facilities, programs and services for a community of more than 50,000, HE Parks operates Triphahn Community Center & Ice Arena, Willow Recreation Center, Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, Prairie StoneTM Sports & Wellness Center, Seascape Family Aquatic Center and Vogelei Park & Barn.
HE Parks has earned the highest state and local awards and accreditations including the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA); Illinois Distinguished Park and Recreation Agency by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and is the National Gold Medal Award from National Recreation & Parks Association; the highest national honor.
About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA's flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.