NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY

NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY

National Hop-A-Park Day on the first Saturday in July creates an opportunity to explore the parks in your area and learn more about your community.

#NationalHopAParkDay

Celebrate the beautiful weather during this holiday week by enjoying public parks, green spaces, and the outdoors as much as possible. Another great benefit of the day is disconnecting from televisions, phones, and technology. While you're out, take a stroll or throw a frisbee around. Many parks serve as the centerpieces of our communities, making it possible for those without a yard to enjoy an outdoor space. As you enjoy the area, visit with neighbors, savor a picnic lunch, or dive into a book you've been meaning to read.

How many parks are in your neighborhood? You might be surprised. Urban planners across the country continue to develop green spaces that meet diverse residential needs, leading to more parks overall and a healthier society.

Being able to access green grass and hear the birds singing positively impacts our daily lives. Playing outdoors, expanding our lungs, and making human contact in an open, natural space sweetens life a little every day. Parks truly bring nature to us.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY

Celebrate by visiting the different parks in your area. Support your local parks by keeping them clean, too. If you pack it in, pack it out or use available receptacles for trash and recyclables. Pack a lunch and bring a friend and post your day on social media using #NationalHopAParkDay.

NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY HISTORY

We were unable to identify the creator of National Hop-a-Park Day.