Boardman Township Park celebrates with family fun

This July, a month-long celebration highlights essential value of parks and recreation for local communities.

Parks and recreation have the power to strengthen communities, transform lives and protect the future. That’s why this year the Boardman Township Park Board and the Boardman Township Trustees have declared July 2015 as Community Parks and Recreation Month and join other parks across the country in celebrating the power of parks and recreation for the 30th anniversary of Park and Recreation Month — an annual event created by the National Recreation and Park Association, NRPA, and celebrated in July since 1985.

The NRPA is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of 50,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space.

“Boardman Park, the green oasis, creates wholesome opportunities to live and interact with families, neighbors, and communities. We offer a variety of recreational facilities and programs year-round that enhance the quality of life for the Community we so proudly serve,” said Dan Slagle, executive director of Boardman Park.

Join the park through the month of July for events, including Thursday night Music in the Park at 7 p.m. (July 23 - The Boardman High School Jazz Ensemble and July 30 - The Rocco Monaco Band) and Senior Fun Days - Special Luau Theme (July 16 or 23 - dancing, special prizes, luau-themed games and much more. 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.). The cost of admission is $1 and you can R.S.V.P. by calling 330-726-8107.

The Family Night in the Park/Family Camp Out will take place on July 25. The event begins at 6 p.m. with Bounce-a-Rounds, concessions, Jocko the Balloon Man and more. Enjoy The Rage at 6:30 p.m., followed by Porgie the Clown and the movie Dolphin Tale at dark. Be sure to register for Family Camp Out in the Park which will follow the Family Night. The cost is $7 per family and registration forms can be picked up at the Boardman Park office.

For more information on these great events call the park office at 330-726-8107 or visit our website at www.boardmanpark.com.