This day is set aside to honor the men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes to provide the high quality programs and facilities we desire and expect in our parks and public spaces.
It’s a safe bet we can all agree on the following. That when:
-- You visit a park, it is clean, safe, and ready to use.
-- Your family goes swimming, the lifeguards are well-trained and the water quality is optimal.
-- Your grandchild visits the playground, you know it is maintained to all safety standards.
-- Your loved one with a disability wants to camp, swim, paddle or fish, all facilities are well marked, well-maintained and easily accessible.
-- You attend a public festival, all safety and security systems are capable and functioning.
-- Your elderly parents look for enriching and companionable activities, they can always find them.
-- Your children attend day camp, you are certain of their safe and appropriate physical, cognitive and social development.
-- You visit urban woodlands, gardens and greenspaces, the attractive assets are well-cared for and healthy.
-- Your teens participate in youth sports, they thrive in the coaching, playing, and growing.
-- You want to bike to the park, grocery store, library or work, you are able to make those connections, free from all hazards.
On July 18, consider it a tribute to your local park and recreation providers to visit a park and enjoy its facilities and services.
And just perhaps mention a little thanks to the programmer, manager, maintainer, landscaper, facilitator, lifeguard, coach, event organizer or caretaker.
Park and Recreation Professionals Day is celebrated during National Park and Recreation Month, and is a function of the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society – the statewide association providing professional leadership, development, advocacy, and resources to those working to enrich the lives of all Pennsylvanians.
For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and training opportunities, visit the PA Recreation and Park Society website. Like them on Facebook, Follow them on Twitter, visit their YouTube Channel, and find them on Instagram. Click Here to support their work.
Related Articles This Week:
-- DCNR Kicks Off Summer Outdoor Recreation Season At Bald Eagle State Park In Centre County [PaEN]
-- Susquehanna Greenway Partnership: Health Benefits Of Outdoor Recreation - By Darian Jones, Communications & Outreach AmeriCorps Assistant for the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership [PaEN]
-- North Branch Land Trust Completes 220 Acre Conservation Easement On Huntsville Reservoir In Luzerne County [PaEN]
-- DCNR State Parks Environmental Educator News Blooming With PA Native Species Day; Pollinator Activities; Educator Workshops [PaEN]
-- Save The Date! PA Park & Recreation Professionals Day Is July 18 [PaEN]
-- Allentown Parknership To Build Full -Court Basketball Court At Stevens Park [PaEN]
NewsClips:
-- Erie Times Guest Essay: DOGE Slashed AmeriCorps - Why The National Service Program Cuts Matter In PA - By State Rep. Dan Miller
-- Erie Times: Can You Fly A Drone At A State Park In Pennsylvania? [Spoiler - Only In 6 Parks]
-- Tribune-Democrat: Cambria County Conservation And Recreation Authority Talks Test Site For Washout Prevention
-- TribLive: Pittsburgh Parks Rank 15th Nationally, Research Says
[Posted: May 21, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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