National Parks & Recreation Month takes place in July each year, and Lexington Parks & Recreation is celebrating with another busy month. In addition to a full calendar of events and programs, each Friday a different local business will feature a collaborative release, with a portion of proceeds going toward planting trees in local parks.
“We’re excited to celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month with a calendar full of events and programs for people of all ages,” Parks & Recreation Director Monica Conrad said. “Between our Fourth of July festivities kicking off the month and the many other events and programs through July – there's no shortage of ways to celebrate with us! July is a great month to enjoy the warm weather and see all that Parks & Recreation offers!”
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) designated July as National Parks & Recreation Month beginning in 1985. The month-long celebration is the perfect time to explore, enjoy, and celebrate local parks, facilities, events, and programs. Between nature programming, concerts and special events, golf courses, community center activities, and public pools, there are numerous ways for Lexington residents to enjoy recreational activities.
In addition to a robust schedule, for the second year Lexington Parks & Recreation has partnered with local businesses to release a collaborative product each Friday in July. A portion of proceeds supports Trees Lexington, funding tree planting in local parks around the city.
“We’re excited to work with another amazing group of businesses to celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month,” said Paul Hooper, Information Office Supervisor for Lexington Parks & Recreation. “Coming off the success of last year’s collaborations, many selling out at record speeds, we are excited to work with Lussi Brown Coffee Bar, Myriad Meadery, Olive’s Apron Bakery & Tea Shop, and Genesis Coffee House & Eatery and thank them for their support of our parks. We encourage people to visit these businesses and try all the delicious products they have planned throughout July!”
The collaborative release schedule can be found below. For a full schedule of events and programs planned throughout the month, visit lexingtonky.gov/parks.
Parks & Recreation Month Collaboration Schedule
• Friday, July 7 – Lussi Brown Coffee Bar – 114 Church St.
Maple, black walnut and vanilla iced espresso (+ cocktail version)
• Friday, July 14 – Myriad Meadery – 732 National Ave.
Pineapple, cherry and vanilla session mead
• Friday, July 21 – Olive’s Apron Bakery & Tea Shop – 223 Rosemont Garden
Pistachio blackberry honey cake
• Friday, July 28 – Genesis Coffee House & Eatery – 1403 N. Forbes Road, Suite 130
Bananas foster waffles plate
Parks & Recreation, a division of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, oversees the programming, maintenance, and development of over 100 city parks and natural areas, six pools, five golf courses, community centers, recreational programs, and three arts venues. To find out more, follow @LexKYParks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or sign up for the email newsletter.
