The Summer Solstice is a week away. What does that typically mean? Warm weather, beaches, parks, no school, family time, summer camps, vacations. But it has a whole different meaning here on our niche community blog: the recreation world. Parks and recreation agencies are in full swing during the busy season, and North America is celebrating the job they do. June is Parks and Recreation Month in Canada and July is Parks and Recreation Month in the US.
Parks and Recreation in Canada:
The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) and Provincial associations are celebrating P&R this month in different ways. Across the country, each association is working individually with P&R agencies to promote their events this month. Read more about the campaign here.To join the movement, sign up and share your events here.Canadian P&R professionals - what do you guys have going on this month? Share your plans with us on Twitter: Tweet to @ACTIVEcommunity
Parks and Recreation in America:
Since 1985, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has celebrated July as the nation's official Park and Recreation Month. NRPA offers a toolkit with downloadable graphics and provides an event calendar around the country. Show why you love Park and Recreation in your community or add an event if you're hosting one.Click here to learn more.Canadian P&R professionals - what do you guys have going on next month? Share your plans with us on Twitter: Tweet to @ACTIVEcommunity
Parks and Recreation Resources:
The next six weeks are a great opportunity to increase participation at your parks and in your programs. Ride the coattails of the two national movements to reach more people in your community. To give you a bit of an extra boost, here are some parks and recreation marketing resources:
- How to Increase Participation with Internet Marketing
- 25 Ways to Improve Your Website Today
- 17 Marketing Campaigns to Boost Parks & Rec Participation
- The Parks & Recreation Marketing Funnel
- 7 Crucial Partnerships for Park & Rec Agencies to Forge
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