A Celebration of Parks and Recreation Month in July 2010 [Events]

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation (GCPR) kickws off National Park and Recreation month by encouraging Gwinnett to get up, get out and explore your parks!

Get out, explore and get your creative juices flowing. There will be month-long photo contest and art show with the theme “Explore Your Parks.”  Park patrons can show how they enjoy and explore their parks by submitting 2D art projects or photos. Art projects can be submitted and will be displayed during regular hours of operation at any Community Recreation Center. Photos can be emailed to parks@gwinnettcounty.com the winning photos will be featured on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation website. Complete contest rules can be found at www.gwinnettparks.com.

There will be several events at various parks during July where GCPR staff and sponsors will share park safety tips, host special activities and survey citizens. Activities also honor National Therapeutic Recreation Week and National Hot Dog Day!

If you go:

Fri., July 9, 11:00 a.m.
Brown Bag Concert
Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
185 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville

Tues., July 13, 10:00 a.m.
Bark at the Park
Pinckneyville Park – Dog Park area
4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross

Thurs., July 15, 6:00 p.m.
Discover Therapeutic Recreation
Bethesda Park – Adult Complex
225 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville

Sat., July 17, 10:00 a.m.
National Hot Dog Day
Best Friend Park
6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross

Wed., July 21, 5:00 p.m.
Skateboarding Clinic
Settles Bridge Park
380 Johnson Rd., Suwanee

Thurs., July 22, 1:00 p.m.
Splashtastic Safety Clinic
Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center
2200 Collins Hill Rd., Lawrenceville

Sat., July 24, 7:00 p.m.
B @ the Movies
Tribble Mill Park
Night at the Museum 2
2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy., Lawrenceville

“Park and Recreation Month reminds citizens the vital role that parks and recreation play for Gwinnett communities,” said Tina Fleming, Director of Operations, Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation. “I can’t think of a better reason for citizens to get out and experience the positive health effects, social interaction, and connection to nature that comes with a vibrant and supported parks system.”

For more information on Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation, visit www.gwinnettparks.com

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