Community Corner
Nashville To Observe Parks And Recreation Month
A variety of activities both virtual and on the ground that lend themselves to social distancing are planned for July.
June 30, 2020
Metro Parks and Recreation announced today 31 events and activities to celebrate July as Parks and Recreation Month, a national month that emphasizes the vital importance of parks
and recreation for quality of life, and the health and well-being of communities across the country.
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This year, the month emphasizes the selfless, passionate and essential work of park and recreation professionals who are providing services that are critical to a healthy city. A variety of activities both virtual and on the ground that lend themselves to social distancing are planned for residents are listed below in the month-long calendar of Metro Parks: Things to Do in July!
“We value the essential role our employees play in the health and well-being of this community - and this month helps us showcase our efforts to provide all our residents with ample access to green spaces, recreational opportunities, clean air, sports and water facilities,” said Metro Parks Director Monique Horton Odom.
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July is Parks and Recreation Month is an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Metro Parks encourages the public to learn more about our local parks, and parks and recreation professionals and the essential services they provide by visiting the department online on Facebook, Twitter or on their website. To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit www.nashville.gov/parks and www.nrpa.org/July.
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.
About Metro Parks
Metro Parks offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department manages over 16,000 acres of open space, including 178 parks and 100 miles of greenway.
It is our mission to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Nashville with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community. #
JULY IS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH 2020 CALENDAR
1. Visit the historical kiosks at Hadley Park Regional Center
2. Bring your lunch and take in the beautiful botanical garden at the Centennial Art Center
3. Check out Two Rivers Mansion and Hip Donelson’s Farmers Market located on the grounds
4. Don’t miss the Music City Fourth of July Fireworks (virtual)! Check your local listings for time.
5. Take the entire family to the city’s first wave-action pool Wave Country. The parking is free!
6. Sit on the porch at the Warner Park Nature Center and enjoy the hummingbirds
7. Check out some of our community center’s great kid-friendly projects on our YouTube channel and Facebook page
8. Listen to some great music during the Brown Bag Lunch Concerts at the Centennial Park Event Center
9. Visit the Bellevue Park Farmers Market
10. Play a round of golf! We have some of the best golf courses in Middle Tennessee.
11. Handmade Nashville Summer Arts & Crafts Show at Bellevue Park
12. Take a walk or ride a bike on one of our many Greenways. We have 100 miles for you to enjoy!
13. Check out some of the canoe and kayak programs offered by our Outdoor Recreation Division
14. Visit the 12th South Farmers Market at Sevier Park
15. It’s a great day for fishing at one of the many lakes and ponds inside our parks
16. Play a round of disc golf at three designated disc golf courses
17. Check out the Parthenon’s new exhibit, “We Have A Vision.”
18. Don’t miss the Richland Park Farmers Market
19. Take a self-guided tour of Fort Nashborough
20. Go mountain biking on one our four designated mountain biking trails
21. Take a hike at Warner, Bells Bend, Beaman and Shelby Bottoms Parks
22. Explore Fort Negley
23. Take a self-guided tour of the City Cemetery.
24. Check out the Virtual Star Gazing Party - Join astronomers from across the state observing the late July sky. Astronomers from Kingsport to Memphis will share their screens on YouTube.
25. Socially distance at the Songs of Struggle at the Centennial Park Event Shelter
26. Back to School Bash at Coleman Park Community Center
27. Get in the groove at Two Rivers Skate Park
28. It’s hot out there! Check out the indoor walking tracks at our regional community centers.
29. Take you horse on one of the trails at Percy Warner and Peeler Parks
30. Take a nature walk at Bells Bend Park
31. Check out Summer Cinema at Mill Ridge Park
This press release was produced by the City of Nashville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.