Carpinteria City Council declares July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month

The Carpinteria City Council convened on July 14, 2025, to address several agenda items, beginning with a proclamation designating July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month in the city. The meeting commenced with an invitation for public comments regarding the proclamation, although no comments were received from attendees on Zoom.

Following the public comment period, the council read the proclamation, highlighting the importance of parks and recreation in promoting health and wellness within the community. The proclamation emphasized the positive impacts of spending time in nature on mental health, the role of community parks in encouraging physical activity, and the contributions of the city's parks and recreation services to economic vitality and quality of life.

The council recognized the various benefits of parks, including their ability to enhance property values, support tourism, and provide educational programs for youth. The proclamation concluded with the formal declaration of July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month in Carpinteria.

A motion was made and seconded to adopt the proclamation, which passed unanimously with all council members in favor. This initiative aims to celebrate and promote the city's parks and recreation resources, encouraging community engagement and appreciation for the natural environment.