07/01/2026
Parks and Recreation Month is a time to celebrate the places, programs, and experiences that bring communities together.
July is Parks and Recreation Month!
Parks and Recreation Month is a time to celebrate the places, programs, and experiences that bring communities together.
This year's National Recreation and Park Association theme, "The Power Of," recognizes the positive impact parks and recreation have on our daily lives. They support physical and mental well-being, create opportunities to learn and grow, protect natural spaces, and help build a stronger, more connected community.
In Louisville, that includes everything from neighborhood parks and playgrounds to miles of trails, open spaces, recreation programs, the Recreation & Senior Center, Coal Creek Golf Course, and community events. These are the places where children play, friends connect, families make memories, and neighbors come together.
This July, we invite you to get outside, try something new, visit a favorite park, or explore a trail. Discover the power of play, the power of connection, the power of nature, and the power of community and see how parks and recreation help make Louisville a place people love to call home.