DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 29, 2023) — This July, follow Davenport Parks and Recreation’s social media platforms to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month and learn how parks and recreation enhances the growth of our community through recreation programs, activities, and park amenities.
“Parks and recreation programs have played a central role in helping me grow throughout my life,” said Chad Dyson, Director of Parks and Recreation. “That is why I built a career in this industry. I want to be a part of creating spaces, events, and programs that help my community grow and connect with one another.”
Davenport Parks and Recreation will celebrate to raise awareness for the role parks and recreation professionals play in the community. The parks and recreation industry is an essential part of a healthy, happy life and a thriving, connected community. Join the City this month to “find your fun” and support your local parks and recreation professionals. Get involved in outdoor activities this month including Upcycle That, Youth Fest, Vander Veer Botanical Park’s summer theme scavenger hunt, and Movies in the Park. Learn more about these activities by visiting davenportiowa.com/freefamilyfun.
Park and Recreation Month is an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). NRPA encourages people who support parks and recreation to share how they have experienced growth through parks and recreation, as well as why parks and recreation professionals are important to them, with the hashtag #WhereCommunityGrows. To learn more about National Park and Recreation Month, visit nrpa.org/events/july.
About Davenport Parks and Recreation
Covering over forty parks, three golf courses, and five facilities, including Junior Theatre, Davenport Parks and Recreation delivers unique settings for fun and relaxation. With public programs that range from youth sports and adventure camps to swim and dance classes for adults, the department provides community members with a multitude of activities for all ages. Davenport Parks and Recreation helps the community grow by nurturing community members’ interests, teaching new skills, and providing beautiful public spaces. For more information, visit davenportiowa.com/parks.
About the City of Davenport
Davenport, Iowa, with a population of more than 100,000, is the regional epicenter of the metropolitan Quad Cities, population 400,000, and the third largest city in the State of Iowa. It is a place proud of its unique heritage at the crossroads of America. Davenport is a vibrant and progressive community that has been declared "The Most Livable Small City in America." Covering the entirety of the city from fields to the riverfront, the City of Davenport has a Mayor/Council form of government with a professional City Administrator that implements policies of the elected City Council and oversees day-to-day operations of the City. The City’s four frontline departments and library system are accredited. For more information, visit davenportiowa.com.
