PARK & RECREATION MONTH - CONTENTS: JULY AT A GLANCE GIVEAWAYS! EVENT DETAILS Pages 4 - City of Pearland, TX
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PEARLAND PARKS & RECREATION
PARK & RECREATION MONTH
JULY 2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CONTENTS:
Page 2
JULY AT A
GLANCE
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GIVEAWAYS!
Pages 4 - 7
EVENT
DETAILS
Every year, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recognizes Park &
Recreation Month during the Month of July. This year's theme is "Our Park & Recreation
Story." In Pearland, our community has a history made up of thousands of stories that
help to define it. This July, Pearland Parks & Recreation will use July to tell our story and
provide opportunities for everyone to create their own stories, as well.
Parks & Recreation departments are at the center of so many experiences and memories
— moments that park and recreation professionals help make happen. Our local parks are
many times our first experiences in nature. Recreation programs are often an
introduction to a favorite hobby or physical activity. Parks, trails, and green spaces are
places to gather with friends and family, spaces to celebrate life’s special moments,
spots of respite and healing, sites that connect us with essential community services,
and so much more.
In line with this year's theme, “Our Park and Recreation Story,” Pearland Parks &
Recreation aims to highlight the story of how our community is stronger, more vibrant
and more resilient because of parks and recreation. And, as every story begins with an
introduction, this month we will spotlight a variety of activities, events and opportunities
for connection and celebration.
JULY: WEEK 1
AT A DATES: JUNE 27-JULY 3
GLANCE Mayor's Park & Recreation Month Proclamation , June 28
WEEK 2
DATES: JULY 4- JULY 10
Celebration of Freedom - July 4
Westside Library Wild Hour at Southdown Park - July 7
KAC Brown Bag Lunch/Concert - July 8
Guided Nighttime Nature Hike at DFNC - July 9
Snow Cones & Splash Pads at Centennial Park - July 10
South Seoul Festival at Independence Park - July 10
WEEK 3
DATES: JULY 11- JULY 17
Adaptive Rec 4 week Bocce Ball Tournament Begins Monday/Wednesdays - July 12
Westside Library Assembly Program at Southdown Park - July 13
Disc Golf "Learn-to-Play" Clinic at Centennial Park Disc Golf Course - July 15
Nature Nesters Program at DFNC - July 15
Fenwick Fledglings Program at DFNC - July 17
Forever Parks' Foundation Fundraiser "Pints for Parks" at Vallenson's - July 17
Wild Pear's Christmas in July 8K at Independence Park - July 17
WEEK 4
DATES: JULY 18- JULY 24
Snow Cones & Splash Pads at Southdown Park - July 18
KAC Karaoke Night & Pizza Party - July 20
Cornhole League Games Begin at Pearland RCN - July 21
LIVE! Adventureswith Edu-Katie at Independence Park - July 24
WEEK 5
DATES: JULY 25- JULY 31
Nature Explorer Days at DFNC - July 26-30
Wild Hour Wednesday at Pearland Library - July 28
Westside Library's Bad Art Fair at Southdown Park - July 30
Morning Fitness Mashup Event at Independence Park - July 31
DFNC Hosts Live Trivia Event at Independence Park - July 31THE DETAILS JUNE 27 - JULY 3 MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION Mayor Kevin Cole will read and present proclamation, declaring July 2021 as Park & Recreation Month in the City of Pearland at the June 28th City Council Meeting. K eep an eye out on City and Pearland Parks & Recreation social media sites on Thursday July 1st as a kickoff to the Month. CONTESTS AND GIVEAWAYS Activity Books & MORE! Customized Activity Books will be distributed at Celebration of Freedom, Recreation Center & Natatorium and Delores Fenwick Nature Center through July, while supplies last. Activities will correspond with many of the month's events and programs and will provide opportunity to enter contests to win a variety of giveaways, including a coveted membership to the Recreation Center & Natatorium! Be sure to pick up an activity book and join in on the fun! Keep an eye out for the "Our Park & Recreation Story" logo at events throughout the month for a chance to score prizes beginning with Celebration of Freedom at Independence Park on July 4th!
THE DETAILS JULY 4 - JULY 10 CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM Date: July 4, 2021 Time: 6 - 10 p.m. Location: Independence Park Admission: FREE Age: All ages Join us as to celebrate the country's birthday at Independence Park. The event will feature live music from the variety band, Breakfast at Tiffany's, on the H-E-B Entertainment Stage and a spectacular fireworks display. WESTSIDE LIBRARY WILD HOUR Date: July 7, 2021 Time: 10:30 am Location: Southdown Park Admission: FREE Age: All ages welcome Join Westside Library for Toddler Time with extra special and wild guest Edu-Katie! Your tot will be sure to have a wild time as we read a selection of books, explore arctic animals and maybe even meet an animal ambassador from the DFNC! KNAPP ACTIVITY CENTER BROWN BAG LUNCH & CONCERT Date: July 8, 2021 Location: Knapp Activity Center Admission: KAC Members Free Age: 50+ Knapp Activity Center members can bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy musical entertainment together to celebrate Park & Recreation Month. Interested in this or other KAC activities? Contact us for a limited number of guest passes. NIGHTTIME NATURE HIKES Date: July 9th Time: 8PM Location: Delores Fenwick Nature Center Admission: $10 Age: Family-Friendly Join our Nature Center team for a family friendly evening hike around the natural areas at the DFNC. Will we see an owl or hear some bats? HOO knows- but you'll have to come find out! Register at Pearlandparks.com SNOW CONES & SPLASH PADS Date: July 10th Time: TBD Location: Centennial Park Splash Pad Admission: FREE Age: Family Friendly Pearland Parks & Recreation is bringing snow cones to the splash pads at special times this month to keep you refreshed this summer! The first 100 lucky ducks will enjoy a free snow cone! Keep an eye on the department's Facebook page for pop up Snow Cone & Splash Pad times and locations! SOUTH SEOUL FESTIVAL Date: July 10, 2021 Time: 11AM - 9PM Location: Independence Park Age: Family Friendly Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.snap2official.com/summerseoul Korean-American Society of Houston is bringing their summer music festival to Pearland! Be sure to stop by Pearland Parks & Recreation's Diversity Equity and Inclusion's tent at the event for an opportunity to win some prizes!
THE DETAILS JULY 11 - JULY 17 ADAPTIVE RECREATION - BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT Date: July 12, 2021 Location: RCN Veterans Fields Admission: FREE This program is brought to you in partnership with Special Olympics. The month long tournament will take place beginning July 12th and every Monday & Wednesday for 4 weeks. Registration is required. Email Araceli Bravo at abravo@pearlandtx.gov to register by July 6th. WESTSIDE LIBRARY ASSEMBLY PROGRAM Date: July 13, 2021 Time: 2PM Location: Southdown Park Admission: FREE Age: All ages welcome Ever wonder how so many animals are able to survive in all types of habitats? Join Katie from the DFNC with Westside Library to find out! We will explore different adaptations that allow animals to survive in the harshest conditions and greatest challenges. DISC GOLF LEARN-TO-PLAY Date: July 15, 2021 Location: Disc Golf Course - Centennial Park Admission: FREE Age: all ages welcome Pearland Parks & Recreation will host a disc golf instructional session and a mock play-through to spotlight our disc golf course at Centennial Park. This program is for all ages and abilities. Come check out this hidden gem with us! Register at pearlandparks.com NATURES NESTERS Date: July 15, 2021 Time: 10am Location: Delores Fenwick Nature Center Admission: FREE Age: 4 & under Nature Nesters is a free children's nature program designed to get little minds and bodies introduced to the natural world. Nature Nesters is for children ages 4 and under and takes place every 3rd Thursday of month at 10AM. Parents and Guardians are required to stay with children and programs are limited to 15 persons. Call us Tuesday-Saturday 9AM-5PM at 281.652.1960 to reserve your child's spot in our next program! FENWICK FLEDGLINGS Date: July 17, 2021 Time: 10am Location: Delores Fenwick Nature Center Admission: FREE Age: 5 & up Fenwick Fledglings is a free children's nature program designed to bring children in nature while using STEM concepts. Fenwick Fledglings is for children ages 5 and up and takes place every 3rd Saturday of month at 10AM. Parents and Guardians are required to stay with children and programs are limited to 15 persons. Call us Tuesday-Saturday 9AM-5PM at 281.652.1960 to reserve your child's spot in our next program!
THE DETAILS JULY 18 - JULY 24 SNOW CONES & SPLASH PADS Date: July 10, 2021 Time: TBD Location: Southdown Park Splash Pad Admission: FREE Age: Family Friendly Pearland Parks & Recreation is bringing snow cones to the splash pads at special times this month to keep you refreshed this summer! The first 100 lucky ducks will enjoy a free snow cone! Keep an eye on the department's Facebook page for pop up Snow Cone & Splash Pad times and locations! KAC KARAOKE NIGHT & PIZZA PARTY Date: July 20, 2021 Time: 5pm Location: Knapp Activity Center Admission: KAC Member Free Age: 50+ Ready to sing your heart out with all of your friends?! Join us for karaoke with Lois! Extra precautions will be taken such as microphone covers and sanitizing between each singer. Please do not bring food to share. PEARLAND PARKS & RECREATION CORNHOLE LEAGUE Date: July 21, 2021 Time: Location: Recreation Center & Natatorium Admission: $50/ team Age: 18+ Come join us for the newest and most fun adult league from Pearland Parks and Recreation, the Adult Cornhole League! The season will consist of 5 weeks of regular season play and conclude with a playoff bracket for the top teams. Register at the Recreation Center or online at PearlandParks.com. LIVE! ADVENTURES WITH EDU-KATIE Date: July 24, 2021 Location: Independence Park Time: 9am Admission: FREE Age: All ages welcome A poacher has come to Pearland and Edu-Katie is calling on the children of Pearland for help saving the threatened wildlife! In this special live, interactive episode of Adventures with Edu-Katie, children will be able to help Edu-Katie round up and catch Petey, the pesky Pearland Poacher. This free production will be live one time only at Independence Park in Pearland on Saturday, July 24th at 9AM. Don’t forget your picnic blankets, lawn chairs and cooler with cool drinks.
THE DETAILS JULY 25 - JULY 31 NATURE EXPLORER DAYS AT DFNC Date: July 26-30, 2021 Time: 9am - 3pm Location: Delores Fenwick Nature Center Admission: $32/Res & $40/Non-Res (Price is per day) Age: 10-14 DFNC Nature Explorer Days are day programs designed to bring children closer to nature and foster a further love and understanding of the natural world. Each day is filled with exploration and educational lesson about Texas wildlife, habitats, and more! Hiking, birding, fishing and live animal encounters are just a few of the activities this program will provide. Register at pearlandparks.com WILD HOUR WEDNESDAY Date: July 28, 2021 Time: 4PM Location: Pearland Library Admission: FREE Age: All ages welcome Join Katie from the DFNC at Pearland Library for Wild Hour Wednesday! Your kiddos will be sure to have a wild time as we read a selection of books, explore the relationship between predator and prey animals AND maybe even meet an animal ambassador from the DFNC! WESTSIDE LIBRARY'S BAD ART FAIR IN THE PARK Date: July 30, 2021 Time: Location: Southdown Park Admission: FREE Age: All ages welcome The library hosts programming in Southdown Park. This programs goal is to create the worst art possible using the supplies given. All ages are welcome. MORNING FITNESS MASHUP EVENT Date: July 31, 2021 Time: TBD Location: Independence Park Admission: Free Age: 12+ Join Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium Group Fitness instructors for a variety of fitness class mashup at Independence Park to get your heart rate going! Great music, light refreshments will be provided to keep us hydrated and energized for this action packed event. We can't think of a better way to get the weekend started! LIVE TRIVIA EVENT AT INDEPENDENCE PARK Date: July 31, 2021 Time: 8:30PM Location: Independence Park Admission: FREE Age:21+ Prepare to test your nature knowledge as we stump even the most dedicated nature nerds at this high stakes, 21 & up live nature trivia event. Come early to grab some grub from one of the fantastic food trucks that will be onsite or bring your own cooler filled with your favorite drinky drinks and snacky snacks. Trivia starts at 8:30PM on the lawn just in front of the stage, so be sure to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. First place winners from each of the 5 rounds will receive unique pieces of animal artwork created by the animal ambassadors of the DFNC. Runners up will also receive a prize. Remember to charge your smart device before arrival as trivia will be played through the Kahoot quiz software, wifi will also be available.
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