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Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Snohomish County Parks celebrate Park and Recreation Month

Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital and powerful role local park and recreation professionals, such as our staff at Snohomish County Parks, Recreation & Tourism play in conservation, health and well-being, and social equity efforts in communities all across the country.

The services that park and recreation professionals provide are vital for our communities — from protecting open space and natural resources, to providing fitness programs, and, recently, providing essential services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic — Park and Recreation Month encourages everyone to reflect on the exponential value park and recreation professionals bring to communities.

“July is a great time of the year to highlight all the benefits park and recreation professionals provide right here in Snohomish County,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “Our local parks and recreation activities directly contribute to the health and wellbeing of our residents, the environment, and our economy. Particularly right now, getting outside into nature is a necessity.”

Snohomish County Parks, Recreation & Tourism is leading initiatives and providing opportunities for people of all ages to achieve healthier lifestyles, promote and understand nature and conservation as well as bringing the community closer through a variety of programs and services. The Snohomish County Parks system is incredibly diverse and boasts almost 12,000 acres of parks and open space; over 110 park properties; 100s of miles of trails and access to fresh and saltwater shorelines. Major regional park assets such as the Evergreen State Fair Park, Kayak Point Park, Lord Hill Park and the Centennial and Interurban Trail systems host local, regional and national events that draw over 5 million visitors each year to Snohomish County.

NRPA encourages everyone that supports parks and recreation to share how it has impacted their lives with the hashtag #WeAreParksAndRec. For more information about Park and Recreation month, visit www.nrpa.org/July or visit our parks online at www.snocoparks.org.

Monday, July 20, 2020

Outdoor Burning Ban Announced in Snohomish County
Due to high fire danger and expected hot and dry weather conditions, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal has announced an outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County that will go into effect Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 20, 2020

Comments on Draft Housing
Snohomish County Welcomes Comments on Draft Housing and Community Development Plans

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Snohomish to Improve Nearly 47 Miles of County Roads
2020 Paving and Chip Seal Programs to begin annual work to preserve county roads

Monday, May 18, 2020

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE
The Snohomish Health District completed its pilot of the rapid test machines and is returning to drive-thru sites similar to the site operated in March.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Small Business Relief
Snohomish County Executive Propose Business Relief Funds to Preserve the Economy

Sunday, March 22, 2020

NEW DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING
HEALTH DISTRICT OPENS APPOINTMENT-ONLY TESTING FOR PRIORITY WORKFORCE, HIGH-RISK RESIDENTS

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Snohomish County to Close Park Gates
Snohomish County to Close Park Gates and Bathrooms in Response to COVID-19

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Josephine Caring Community in Stanwood
The Snohomish Health District is investigating multiple confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) involving residents of Josephine Caring Community in Stanwood.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Executive Appoints Kelly Snyder as Public Works Director
Ms. Snyders experience in the private and public sectors will help her lead a transformational agenda

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Marine Resources Committee
Snohomish County Seeks Citizen Advisors for Marine Resources Committee

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