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Dare County proclaims July Parks and Recreation Month, approves block party and celebrates department’s 40th anniversary
Summary
The board unanimously approved a proclamation designating July Parks and Recreation Month, approved a July 18 family block party and heard a presentation marking Parks & Rec’s 40th anniversary.
The Dare County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month and heard department staff outline a July 18 family block party and the department’s 40th anniversary observance.
Spencer Gregory, presenting for the Parks and Recreation department, read the proclamation describing parks and recreation benefits including health, community resilience and economic value. The board approved the proclamation by voice vote.
Gregory and staff highlighted the department’s family fun block party set for Friday, July 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. along a loop including Mustang Street and Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills, featuring a cookout, water slide, games, scavenger hunts and vehicle displays. The proclamation and the block party are part of plans to mark 40 years of county parks and recreation activity.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the designation recognizes recreation’s role in public health, youth programming and community cohesion. The block party is a free community event and a visible outreach effort by the county.
What’s next: County staff will publicize the block party and anniversary events; the proclamation will be posted to the county website.
Direct quotations and program details appear as recorded in the meeting transcript.
