July is National Parks and Recreation Month!
For nearly 40 years, we have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. This month is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the 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 local, state and community parks.
This year's theme — “Where You Belong” — celebrates the many ways park and recreation professionals across the country foster a sense of belonging in their community by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connections.
This July, let’s unite and uplift the many reasons why local parks and recreation truly embodies the essence of belonging. Together, we can demonstrate why these spaces are Where You Belong.
Promotions
Fitness Week - July 15th - 20th
All Oceola Community Center Fitness+ Members may bring a friend to any OCC fitness class for FREE!
Parks and Rec Month Events
Click to download a PDF version of the Parks and Rec Month calendar.
Family Scavenger Hunt
During the month of July, complete challenges for a chance to win a family fun basket. Every 10 points gives you 1 entry into our drawing. See our list of FREE events during the month of July. We’ll be drawing our winner in August! Turn in your completed sheet to the front desk at the Oceola Community Center by August 9th to be eligible for our drawing.
Each challenge is Worth 1 point each (unless otherwise noted) or 2 points if posted on Facebook with #playgrowbelong and #whereIbelong
FREE
Rec on the Go - Bubble Day
Monday, July 8th - 10:00am-2:00pm
West St. Park, 500-624 Factory St
Join us for pop-up games, bubbles, and more at Rec on the Go’s Bubble Day!
FREE
Food Truck Tuesday – Veteran Resource Fair
Tuesday, July 9th - 11:00am-2:00pm
Livingston County Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave.
Join us at the City of Howell’s Food Truck Tuesday / Veteran Resource Fair for FREE pop-up recreation games with Rec on the Go!
FREE
Rec on the Go - Chalk Day
NEW DATE - Wednesday, July 17th - 10:00am-2:00pm
Oceola Township Park, 1577 N. Latson Rd.
Join us for pop-up games and lots of sidewalk chalk at Rec on the Go’s Chalk Day!
FREE
Tot Time
Thursday, July 11th - 10:00am-11:30am
Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Join us at the Oceola Community Center for Tot Time! During this time the gymnasium space will be open for your little one to run around and play in. We’ll have plenty of play equipment for all to use and strollers may be pushed on the rubber flooring around the gym.
Cost: FREE
Pop-up Fitness Class (Cardio)
Monday, July 15th - 11:00am
Howell Township Hall, 3525 Byron Rd.
FREE
Basketball Sampler (All Ages)
Tuesday, July 16th - 10:30am-11:30am
Genoa Twp. Park, 2911 Dorr Rd.
Want to try out basketball without committing to a full season of play? Come on out to Genoa Township’s basketball courts! Coach Nikki will be walking young players through everything they need to know about the sport of basketball.
FREE
Pop-up Fitness Class (Cardio & Hiit)
Tuesday, July 16th - 10:45am
Genoa Twp. Park, 2911 Dorr Rd.
FREE
Pop-up Fitness Class (Parent / TOt Yoga)
Wednesday, July 17th - 11:30am
Oceola Soccer Complex, 1577 N. Latson Rd.
FREE
Tot Time
Thursday, July 18th - 10:00am-11:30am
Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Join us at the Oceola Community Center for Tot Time! During this time the gymnasium space will be open for your little one to run around and play in. We’ll have plenty of play equipment for all to use and strollers may be pushed on the rubber flooring around the gym.
Cost: FREE
Pop-up Fitness Class Yoga With Bracha (All Ages)
Thursday, July 18th - 10:15am
Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Join Bracha for adult / child yoga during Tot Time at the Oceola Community Center. Our regular fee will be waived during this time.
FREE
Pop-up Fitness Class (WERQ)
Friday, July 19th - 9:00am
Oceola Soccer Complex, 1577 N. Latson Rd.
FREE
Tot Time
Thursday, July 25th - 10:00am-11:30am
Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Join us at the Oceola Community Center for Tot Time! During this time the gymnasium space will be open for your little one to run around and play in. We’ll have plenty of play equipment for all to use and strollers may be pushed on the rubber flooring around the gym.
Cost: FREE
Go Take a Hike
Saturday, July 27th - 8:00am
Fillmore Park, 7075 McClements Rd.
Join us at Filmore County Park to hike this beautiful nature park. Water and light snacks will be provided. Meet at 8 am and head out at 8:15 am. This is a great way to find like-minded people who are beginner hikers or are just looking to get out and explore some of the amazing parks we have in Livingston county.
Cost: FREE
Additional Programs With Rec on the Go!
Check out additional FREE programming with Rec on the Go, our brand-new mobile recreation van!
