Celebrating How Parks and Recreation Keeps Communities Healthy and Connected — Episode 136

We are just a few weeks away from NRPA’s Family Health &
Fitness Day, which is taking place on Saturday, June 10. Family
Health & Fitness Day is an annual celebration that promotes
the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities
healthy.


I’m thrilled to be talking more about Family Health & Fitness
Day on today’s episode, as well as all the ways parks and
recreation provides accessible, close-to-home health and wellness
opportunities in communities across the country.


Joining me is Cina Makres, a program specialist on NRPA’s health
team, who is leading up NRPA’s Family Health & Fitness Day
efforts this year, as well as Daniel Hatcher, the senior director
of strategic partnerships at Alliance for a Healthier Generation.


Tune in as we discuss how you can join in on the Family Health
& Fitness Day celebrations in your community, as well as why
parks and recreation is so well-positioned to build healthier
communities. You’ll also learn:


Why Family Health & Fitness Day is a great opportunity to
build awareness around the health and well-being benefits of the
spaces and programs your agency manages

Why partnerships are critical to building healthier
communities and how you can leverage them on Family Health &
Fitness Day

How you can use the Family Health & Fitness Day Toolkit
to assist with your marketing and promotions efforts

What other resources are available (see below!) to help you
communicate the importance of parks and recreation as it pertains
to overall health

Ideas for celebrating Family Health & Fitness Day with
your own family (or chosen family), and much more!



Additional Resources Discussed in this Episode:


Download the Family Health & Fitness Day Toolkit

Blog Post: Join Us for Family Health & Fitness Day on
Saturday, June 10!

Register Your Family Health & Fitness Day Event with NRPA

NRPA’s Family Health & Fitness Day Informational Webinar

Community Wellness Hubs Toolkit

Blue Star Families + Healthier Generation Nature BINGO

Alliance for a Healthier Generation: Ways to Keep Active
Together

Kohl’s Healthy at Home

Let’s Move in Libraries

Kentucky Youth Tobacco Control Workshop

Food Research and Action Center