National Parks and Rec Month!

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National Parks and Rec Month - July 2021

 

Did you know that July is National Parks and Rec Month? To celebrate, Wilsonville Parks and Rec will be providing a variety of FREE, family-friendly activities throughout the month. We hope you can celebrate with us!

Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation, and to recognize the more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers — that maintain our country’s local, state and community parks.

Through efforts by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), the U.S. House of Representatives passed an official resolution for Park and Recreation Month in 2009 and introduced the resolution in 2017 and 2018. Park and recreation agencies across the country are recognizing the month with summer programs, events, contests, commemorations and celebrations.

The services that park and recreation professionals provide are vital for our communities — from protecting open space and natural resources to helping fight obesity and providing activities and resources for all people. This has been especially true throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Park and Recreation Month encourages everyone to reflect on the exponential value park and recreation professionals bring to communities. 

Have a story/experience/or message for Wilsonville Parks and Rec Staff? We'd love to hear from you! Send your messages of support to Recreation Coordinator, Erica Behler at behler@ci.wilsonville.or.us and she will share it with the department at our all-staff appreciation lunch on July 21st. 

July is the perfect time to see what your local parks and recreation have to offer and share your stories about what parks and recreation mean to you. NRPA, and Wilsonville Parks and Rec, encourages all people that support parks and recreation to share their park and recreation story on social media using #OurParkAndRecStory.

Parks and Recreation Month - Wilsonville Parks and Rec Story

 

EVENT CALENDAR 

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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

 

Thursday, July 1

  • Free Disc Golf Rentals: All month long, from July 1 through July 31, residents are welcome to rent 2-disc sets at no charge (credit card required for refundable deposit)! Each set comes with a putter and a mid-range disc. Memorial Park is home to a 9-hole disc golf course. This free course is located in the lower portion of the park, just east of the sports fields. Follow signs for the Forest Shelter as you enter the park. This family friendly course is great for beginners and experienced players alike!    
    • Where: Wilsonville Parks and Rec Admin Office, 29600 SW Park Place
    • When: Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm

 

Friday, July 2

  • Self-Guided StoryWalk Begins: Beginning on July 2, a new StoryWalk will be available in  Murase Plaza. In collaboration with the Wilsonville Public Library, and thanks to our wonderful sponsor Therapeutic Associates, park visitors can now enjoy a kids storybook while out on a walk in the park!  
    • Where: Murase Plaza 
    • When: 5 am - 10 pm (normal park hours) 

 

Thursday, July 8

  • Chalk the Park: Join us for this FREE event! Simply come to the park, grab a pack of chalk, and create your masterpiece! Each family will get their own set of chalk to take home, and will have a chance to enter a free prize giveaway. Friendly Parks and Rec staff will be on site to answer any questions about our parks and programs. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
    • Where: Town Center Park
    • When: 10 am - 12 pm 

 

Friday, July 9 

  • Dog Leash Handout & Education: Did you know your dog is required to be leashed at all time while in City Parks? The only exception to this rule is while they are in a designated off-leash dog park. In order to help spread the word, and help educate dog owners on this rule, Wilsonville Parks and Rec staff will be handing out free dog leashes and educational material during these informal tabling events. 
    • Where: Memorial Park Dog Park
    • When: 2 pm - 4:30 pm

Saturday, July 10 

  • Virtual Contest- How do you Rec?: Show us how you recreate Wilsonville! Do you enjoy running in our parks, or maybe shooting hoops in Town Center with friends? However it is you get your body moving, we want to know! Snap a picture of your favorite recreational activity and send it to Recreation Coordinator, Erica Behler at behler@ci.wilsonville.or.us or text it in to (503) 730 - 0601. Make sure to include your name and a caption. Have a public social media profile? You can also use the hashtag #HowIRecWilsonville to be entered. All those that participate will be entered into a drawing to win an ENO Portable Hammock valued at $70. 
    • Where: Virtual
    • When: Saturday, July 10 - Sunday, July 18. Winners announced Monday, July 19

 

Tuesday, July 13

  • Rubber Duck Giveaway: Don't miss the rubber duck giveaways this month at the water features! Grab a free rubber duck from Parks and Rec staff, and then race it down the water feature or blast it into the air with the water jets! A few rubber ducks may even come with a special prize!
    • Where: Town Center Park Water Feature
    • When: 3 pm - 5 pm

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Friday, July 16

  • Movie in the Park- "Scoob": We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Movies in the Park! All movies will begin at dusk. Please note that some movies will take place in Town Center Park this year. Please feel welcome to bring your own food and beverages. Masks will not be required to attend. 
    • Where: Town Center Park
    • When: Movie starts at dusk

Tuesday, July 20

  • Tie-Dye Tuesday: Come hang out with Parks and Rec Staff and get creative with tie-dye! Please bring your own garment to dye, and limit one garment per person. Staff will have all the other necessary materials on site for you to use at no charge. We'll even show you some of the best techniques for placing rubber bands to get unique designs!
    • Where: Town Center Park
    • When: 10 am - 2 pm

 

Wednesday, July 21

  • Dog Leash Handout & Education: Did you know your dog is required to be leashed at all time while in City Parks? The only exception to this rule is while they are in a designated off-leash dog park. In order to help spread the word, and help educate dog owners on this rule, Wilsonville Parks and Rec staff will be handing out free dog leashes and educational material during these informal tabling events.  
    • Where: Memorial Park Dog Park Town Center Park
    • When: 10 am - 12:30 pm

Thursday, July 22

  • Chalk the Park: Join us for this FREE event! Simply come to the park, grab a pack of chalk, and create your masterpiece! Each family will get their own set of chalk to take home, and will have a chance to enter a free prize giveaway. Friendly Parks and Rec staff will be on site to answer any questions about our parks and programs. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
    • Where: Murase Plaza Splash Shelter
    • When: 10 am - 2 pm

 

Saturday, July 24​

  • Virtual Contest- Favorite Parks: Show us your favorite Park in Wilsonville! Share with us what part it is and why it's your favorite.  Snap a picture and send it to Recreation Coordinator, Erica Behler at behler@ci.wilsonville.or.us or text it in to (503) 730 - 0601. Make sure to include your name and a caption. Have a public social media profile? You can also use the hashtag #MyFavoriteWilsonvillePark to be entered. All those that participate will be entered into a drawing to win an ENO Portable Hammock valued at $70. 
    • Where: Virtual
    • When: Saturday, July 24 - Sunday, August 1. Winners announced on Monday, August 2.

 

Wednesday, July 28

  • Rubber Duck Giveaway: Don't miss the rubber duck giveaways this month at the water features! Grab a free rubber duck from Parks and Rec staff, and then race it down the water feature or blast it into the air with the water jets! A few rubber ducks may even come with a special prize! 
    • Where: Murase Plaza Water Feature Town Center Park Water Feature
    • When: 3 pm - 5 pm

Friday, July 30

  • Movie in the Park- "The Secret Garden": We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Movies in the Park! All movies will begin at dusk. Please note that some movies will take place in Town Center Park this year. Please feel welcome to bring your own food and beverages. Masks will not be required to attend. 

    • Where: Memorial Park River Shelter
    • When: Movie starts at dusk

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