Celebrate Park & Recreation Month in July with #LisleParks

Lisle, IL – Lisle Park District residents know their parks and recreation facilities provide places to get active, explore nature and connect with fellow community members. 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, the Lisle Park District 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.

Dan Garvy, Director of Parks and Recreation at the Lisle Park District, reiterates the importance of awareness for parks and recreation stating, “We’re excited to join this nationwide initiative to celebrate July as Park and Recreation Month. The positive impact park districts have on local communities are great and diverse, and we here in Lisle are no exception. With programs and services for people of all ages, ability levels, areas of interest and income levels, the Lisle Park District is an indispensable local resource that aims to advance the interests of health and wellness, social equity and the conservation of local and regional natural resources. We are proud to serve the Lisle Park District community and to lead charge in celebrating the tremendous benefits of parks and recreation throughout July and all year long!”

Lisle Park District is celebrating Park and Recreation Month at the following events in its parks and facilities throughout July in the greater Lisle community.

July 2-4: Lisle Eyes to the Skies Festival – Free Entrance to Carnival Only July 1-5, Lisle Community Park

July 4: FREE! Ice Cream Social – Following the 4th of July Parade until 4:00pm, Museums at Lisle Station Park

July 7: FREE! Totally Tuesdays: Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles – 11:45am-12:45pm, Lisle Community Park Bandshell

July 12: Couples Golf Tournament – 3:00pm Registration, 4:00pm Start, River Bend Golf Club

July 14: FREE! Movies in the Park After Dark: Big Hero 6 – Approximately 8:30pm, Lisle Community Park Bandshell, Dress up as your favorite superhero for a chance to win a prize!

July 24: Family Fun Fest – Free Admission, 6:30-8:30pm, Lisle Community Park Bandshell

July 25: Pig Roast – Free Admission, 5:00-10:00pm, Wheatstack

July 26: Pass Holder Appreciation Night – 7:00-10:00pm, Sea Lion Aquatic Park

July 28: FREE! Totally Tuesdays: Dave Rudolf’s Beach Party – 11:45am-12:45pm, Lisle Community Park Bandshel

July 28: FREE! Movies in the Park After Dark: The Little Rascals – Approximately 8:30pm, Lisle Community Park Bandshell

Now – July 11: FREE! Balloons & Fireworks Over Lisle Exhibit – On Display June 13-July 11, Museums at Lisle Station Park

All Month: FREE! Capturing Culture: The Diverse Art of John Phillips – Exhibit on Display through October 24, Museums at Lisle Station Park

To showcase the impact parks and recreation have in the greater Lisle community, the Lisle Park District is encouraging its patrons to share their photos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at Lisle Park District parks, facilities, events and programs throughout the month of July using the hashtag #LisleParks. To learn more about Park and Recreation Month this July, visit LisleParkDistrict.org and nrpa.org/July.

The Lisle Park District provides a variety of leisure activities for people of all ages throughout the year. Park district facilities include Lisle Community Park; the Recreation Center which houses Gentle Learning Preschool, SEASPAR, the Senior Center, and multipurpose rooms; Sea Lion Aquatic Park; River Bend Golf Course; Wheatstack – A Midwestern Eatery & Tap and numerous neighborhood playgrounds and parks offering amenities such as tennis courts, ball fields, walking paths and picnic areas totaling close to 400 acres. It is the mission of the Lisle Park District to enrich the quality of life for people of all ages by providing constructive and creative leisure opportunities. For more information about the Lisle Park District, please call 630-964-3410 or visit LisleParkDistrict.org.

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