​At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 12, 2016, Commissioner Melissa McKinlay presented a proclamation declaring July 2016 as "Park and Recreation Month" in Palm Beach County.

The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and all the ways parks and recreation has the power to transform our daily lives. From providing us places to get fit and stay healthy to fostering new relationships and forging a connection with nature, our close-to-home community park and recreation facilities provide essential services, attract economic development, and improve quality of life.

This year’s theme is “super heroes: when our powers combine, we change lives!” It encourages park patrons to discover their super powers at their local parks and recreation.

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