June has been proclaimed Parks & Recreation Month by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.
"The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, along with other national and provincial parks and recreation associations, is promoting June as Recreation & Parks Month. Designating June as Recreation & Parks Month acknowledges the contributions recreation activities, facilities and parks makes to our quality of life in Saskatchewan.
"Each year recreation services and parks throughout the country utilize June to celebrate the return of summer programming, to gather their communities together, recognize volunteers, get residents involved in fun outdoor physical activities, and gain support for the parks and recreation sectors," said Darren Spelay, recreation services manager with the city in making the request.
"There are numerous community-based, non-profit organizations that dedicate countless hours of volunteer time to provide sport, culture and recreation programs in our community. Community Development, Parks & Recreation once again has a full slate of summer activities planned including: a Park Party on the last day of school (June 26) at the City of Yorkton Skate park and Patrick Park, the S-CAPE Summer Program for children ages 6 to 12, the annual Parties in the Park, and the Yorkton In Bloom Competition and Garden Tour."
Spelay said, "There are many benefits to participating in physical activity and recreation pursuits. Recreation provides personal, economic, social, and ecological benefits to our people, our communities and our Province." He added, "In Saskatchewan, we are fortunate to have a variety of recreation and parks systems providing countless recreational opportunities for residents and visitors from around the world," noting "Recreation enhances quality of life, active living and lifelong learning, helps people live happier and longer, develops skills and positive self image in children and youth, develops creativity and builds healthy bodies and positive lifestyles."
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