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San Marcos names July 2026 Parks and Recreation Month, urges residents to use city offerings
Summary
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month and July 17 as Park and Recreation Professionals Day, noting health, development and community benefits of parks programs; a parks representative invited residents to the department website and social media for program details.
Mayor Jane Houston read a proclamation recognizing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month and July 17, 2026, as Park and Recreation Professionals Day in San Marcos.
The proclamation cited the U.S. House of Representatives designation and listed benefits parks and recreation provide to communities, including health and wellness benefits, environmental stewardship and economic boosts through tourism and property-value effects. The mayor called on residents to celebrate local park staff and programming.
A parks and recreation representative described the department's offerings for youth and adults, encouraged residents to visit the department's Facebook page (SMTX Parks and Rec) and the city website (sanmarcustex.gov/parks), and noted staff availability by phone for rentals and program support. The proclamation was ceremonial; it did not include funding or policy actions.
