# Event Details

- **Event Name**: July is Parks and Recreation Month
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am – Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 11:45 pm
- **Event Description**: July 2026 is Park and Recreation Month!
Celebrating The Power Of Parks and Recreation in Santa Cruz
Get ready, Santa Cruz! July is Park and Recreation Month — a nationwide celebration recognizing how parks and recreation build stronger, healthier and more connected communities.

Since 1985, communities across the country have celebrated this special month to honor the more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of seasonal staff and volunteers — who make our parks, programs and public spaces possible. Here in Santa Cruz, we’re proud to celebrate the people and places that help our community thrive.

Discover The Power Of Parks and Recreation
This year, we’re highlighting The Power Of parks and recreation — and the incredible ways they bring our community together:

The Power of Connection
Where friendships grow, cultures meet and community bonds are strengthened.

The Power of Play
From playground laughter to youth sports and summer camps, play fuels creativity, confidence and lifelong memories.

The Power of Community
Our parks, beaches and open spaces are where we gather, celebrate, reflect and heal — together.

The Power of Nature
Nature restores and inspires us. Our parks ensure everyone has access to the beauty and benefits of the outdoors.

The Power of Belonging
Inclusive programs and welcoming spaces help every person feel valued and supported.

The Power of Well-Being
Parks and recreation advance physical health, mental wellness and community resilience.

Join the Celebration!

All month long, Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation will host special events, summer programs, community activities and celebrations across our parks, beaches and open spaces. Whether you’re attending a class, cheering at a game, exploring a trail or relaxing by the coast, there are endless ways to participate.

We invite you to get outside, get involved and celebrate the spaces and people that make Santa Cruz stronger.

Share your July adventures with us using:
#SantaCruzParksAndRec
#JulyIsParkAndRecMonth
#ParksMakeLifeBetter

Let’s celebrate the power that connects us — all July long!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/july-is-parks-and-recreation-month/200030474042153
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures, sports, workshops, summer-camps, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Cruz
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 323 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3841, United States
- **lat**: 36.97368
- **long**: -122.02969
- **full address**: 323 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3841, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: July is Parks and Recreation Month
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is July is Parks and Recreation Month being held?
  - **A:** July is Parks and Recreation Month takes place on Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am to Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 11:45 pm at 323 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3841, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing July is Parks and Recreation Month?
  - **A:** July is Parks and Recreation Month is organized by City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** July is Parks and Recreation Month is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Cruz, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If July is Parks and Recreation Month sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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