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Kernersville proclamates July as Parks and Recreation Month; officials praise Juneteenth turnout
Summary
The Kernersville Board of Aldermen proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month and recognized staff for recent events, including a larger-than-expected Juneteenth celebration., Board members highlighted new indoor recreation space and upcoming community events.
Don Morgan, mayor of Kernersville, proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month for the Town of Kernersville during the board’s June 25 regular meeting, thanking staff for maintaining parks and running programs that the town says contribute to residents’ quality of life.
The proclamation cited parks and recreation’s role in environmental protection, public health and community memory, noting long‑running events such as the Honeybee Festival. “I, Don Morgan, as mayor of Kernersville, on behalf of the board, do hereby proclaim July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month in the town of Kernersville,” Morgan said during the meeting.
The board asked Parks and Recreation Director Ernie Pages and staff to join the dais. Pages described this year’s National Parks and Recreation Association theme and recent and upcoming facilities and programs, saying, “this year's theme is build together, play together,” and listing recent projects such as the recreation event center, expansion of Ivy Ribbon Sports Complex and plans for a community pool. Pages also named several staff members who work on turf, facilities, events and horticulture, including Will Mabe (park superintendent), Jeff Comer (maintenance worker), Justin (athletic coordinator), Brandon (athletic coordinator), Ashley Sinclair (program and event manager), Devin (garden curator), John Knight (grounds specialist), Robert Avery (facilities supervisor) and Nicole Smith (horticultural supervisor).
During board remarks, Alderman J.R. Gorham praised the parks staff for organizing the town’s Juneteenth event. “I just want to say from me to you, thank you and your team for the awesome job that y'all did in the planning of this year's Juneteenth event,” Gorham said, and called it a record crowd, citing growth from “about 400” attendees last year to “about 700 plus” this year in his remarks.
Board members also reminded residents about Fourth of July events organized with community partners, including a Rotary parade and a fireworks and concert event at the park. The board supplied expected start times for family activities and said the fireworks are typically launched after dark, around 9:15 p.m.
The proclamation and the staff recognition are intended as symbolic recognition; no budget action was taken at the June 25 meeting to change Parks and Recreation funding. The board encouraged residents to check Kernersville Parks and Rec social media for event details and registration information.
The board's recognition also included an invitation for the public to meet staff and for the board to formally thank employees at a future meeting.
