Roswell Celebrates National Park, Recreation Month

ROSWELL, GA -- Throughout the month of July, the city of Roswell is marking National Park and Recreation Month by encouraging residents to discover their super powers at one of Roswell’s many parks.

This annual month-long celebration, led by the National Recreation and Park Association, is celebrating the super hero in all of us because, as the campaign says, “When our powers combine, we change lives.”

“Park and Recreation Month is all about getting folks outdoors to play and enjoy our parks," said Morgan Rodgers, director of Roswell's Recreation, Parks Historic & Cultural Affairs Department. "Our job is to provide as many opportunities as we can to make having fun easy and accessible for everyone. Through free fitness classes, community events and recreation opportunities, our city will celebrate this exciting month with a whole lot of fun."

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From providing places to get fit and stay healthy to fostering new relationships and forging a connection with nature, our close-to-home community parks and recreation facilities provide essential services, improve quality of life, and have the power to transform our daily lives.

To celebrate the national super-hero theme, the city of Roswell is hosting “Dress Like a Superhero Day” at the July 21 Alive in Roswell celebration.

The city is also urging its residents to participate in the NRPA’s selfie contest. From July 4-31, NRPA will issue weekly challenges for people to get out in their parks and recreation facilities and discover their super powers. Weekly prizes will be awarded.

The contest can be entered via Facebook or by uploading a photo to Twitter and Instagram using #SuperJuly and #SuperParkSelfie. Visit www.nrpa.org/July for official rules and details. NRPA also encourages all people that support parks and recreation to share their photos and love of parks using the hashtag #SuperJuly on social media.

To learn more about Park and Recreation Month and The Summer of Fun, visit roswellgov.com/calendar and www.nrpa.org/July.

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