7.1.2022 "Rise Up for Parks and Recreation" this July in Gaithersburg

  Month-long Celebration Highlights Local Parks, Recreation Opportunities & New Park Passport Program

Gaithersburg, MD (June 27, 2022) – It's time to get outside and rise up for Gaithersburg Parks, Recreation and Culture. Since 1985, America has celebrated July as Park and Recreation Month. A program of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the goal is to raise awareness of the vital impact that parks and recreation have on communities across the U.S.

The Mayor and City Council will proclaim July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Gaithersburg at their meeting on July 5. The proclamation reminds Gaithersburg residents of the importance of parks and recreation facilities, programs, staff, and volunteers while encouraging everyone to embrace active lifestyles and improve their overall health.

"With this year's theme, 'We Rise Up for Parks and Recreation,' Gaithersburg will be highlighting how our community is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation," said Carolyn Muller, Director of the Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture. "We will bring attention to how important it is to rise up and support parks and recreation staff and volunteers, as they rise up in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being."

In celebration of Park and Recreation Month, the City is excited to introduce the Explore Gaithersburg! Park Passport in partnership with G-PARC. Participate by downloading a Park Passport here or picking one up at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. Then, visit as many of the more than 30 parks scattered throughout Gaithersburg as you can.

Send a photo of your filled out passport to GPARC@gaithersburgmd.gov to be entered into a drawing for a family four-pack of Putt 'n' Pool passes to the Gaithersburg Miniature Golf and Water Parks. The photo of your passport must be received by Friday, August 5, 2022. Tag your park visit photos @gparcmd on Facebook and Instagram and use the hashtags #GburgParks and #RiseUpJuly.

During Parks and Recreation Month, the City is offering a variety of opportunities to celebrate health, fitness, and cultural arts:

• • July 2: SummerFest at Bohrer Park
• • July 9: Princess Party: The Little Mermaid at Casey Community Center
• • July 16: SportsFest at Bohrer Park
• • July 16: Tasty Books at Casey Community Center: “Meet me at the Farmers Market”
• • July 15 & 16: Murder at the Mansion Dessert Theater: Kill Again’s Island by Dan Fiala
• • July 15 – 24: Onstage at the Arts Barn: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
• • July 21: Summer Camp Boat Race (camp participants only)
• • July 22: Christmas in July at the Water Park at Bohrer Park
• • July 23: Crafternoon Tea: Summer Vibes at Casey Community Center
• • July 26: StoryTime Station at the Community Museum: Musical Fun with Bach to Rock
• • July 29: Movies@Casey: Pixar’s Soul at Casey Community Center
• • July 30: Skywatching: Movies (Apollo 13) & Meteors at Observatory Park
• • Throughout the month:
  • • Explore Gaithersburg: Park Passport - visit as many parks as you can!
  • • Arts & Theater Camps at the Arts Barn
  • • Children’s Summer Concert Series in Olde Towne
  • • Community Museum in Olde Towne
  • • Evenings in Olde Towne Concert Series
  • • Farmers Markets
  • • Miniature Golf Course at Bohrer Park
  • • Ready, Set, Run – 5K training program
  • • Summer Camps
  • • Sports Clinics: Basketball, Flag Football, Skateboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
  • • Swim Lessons
  • • Water Park at Bohrer Park & Interactive Water Feature in Olde Towne
  • • Zumba in the Park

Park and Recreation Month is an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association. If you are participating in City of Gaithersburg events or visiting our parks and facilities, we encourage you to share your experiences with us by tagging us on Facebook @GaithersburgRecreation and on Instagram @GburgPRC and use the hashtags #GburgParks and #RiseUpJuly.