Celebrate Park and Recreation Month in Georgetown with Events, Scavenger Hunts, and Family Fun

This year’s theme, “Build Together, Play Together, ” reminds us of the contributions of more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers — who maintain our country’s close-to-home parks.

• Together, we’re building and maintaining sustainable parks and green spaces for current and future generations.
• Together, we’re building thriving communities focused on health and well-being.
• Together, we’re building high-quality programs and spaces accessible and inclusive for all.
• Together, we help people play and connect – through yoga, art classes, picnics and more.

Month Long Activities

Parks Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with a fun, interactive adventure through Georgetown’s parks. Your mission? Visit ten participating parks, follow the clues to locate hidden boxes and crack the puzzle inside each one.

Each lock box contains either a phrase or a number – write it down on your Parks Passport to complete the challenge. Once you’ve visited all ten parks and decoded all of the clues, head to the Georgetown Recreation Center to claim your prize!

How it works:

• Pick up a Parks Passport from the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave. (or download and print at home)
• Visit the ten parks during the month of July and follow the clues to find the lock box.
• Solve the puzzle inside the box and record your answer.
• Turn in your completed passport at the Georgetown Recreation Center by August 1 to claim your prize! (one prize per child)

Tales on the Trails – Park and Recreation Month edition

Celebrate the magic of stories and the outdoors this July with a special edition of Tales on the Trails! In honor of Park and Recreation Month, we’re giving our beloved StoryWalk a playful Parks and Recreation-themed twist.

This month, your family can enjoy bonus Park and Recreation Month activities as you scroll along the trail reading the featured story. Look out for the fun prompts to get kids moving!

Tales on the Trails is located along the Randy Morrow Trail.

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Weekly Activities

Tuesday, July 1 – Member/Passholder Appreciation Day

Stop by the Recreation Center, Tennis Center and Garey Park for some goodies so we can say “thank you” for being a valued member!

8 a.m. to close at each facility

Show your Recreation or Tennis Center membership card or Garey Park annual pass to receive a special item (while supplies last, limit one per member/passholder)

Friday, July 11 – Sunset Movie Series – The Wild Robot (PG)

Come out to San Gabriel Park for a special Park and Recreation Month edition of the Sunset Movie Series!

Friday, July 18 – Roll and Splash Bash

Join us at the San Gabriel Park plaza for a Roll and Splash Bash! Bring your swimsuit to cool off in the splash pad, or grab your skateboard and shred at the skate park. We’ll be hanging out from 10 am to noon with cool treats and giveaways!

Friday, July 25 – Dive-in Movie – Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (PG)

Join us for a Dive-in Movie at the Williams Drive Pool, 3201 Williams Dr.

Event details:

• Advanced registration is required. Fees are $3 per person for ages 4 and up. Registration opens at 8 a.m. on Wed., July 1 for Georgetown residents and 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 2 for nonresidents.
• Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at 8 p.m.
• Max capacity of 150 attendees.
• Only pool noodles will be accepted as flotation devices.
• All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration opens July 1 and 2