Adventure HB

July is Parks Make Life Better Month!

July is Parks Make Life Better Month, a month that celebrates our state’s recreation programming and public open spaces. The California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) believes there should be public investment in our parks, open spaces, and recreation to achieve positive environmental, economic, and health outcomes for all California residents.

CPRS and its agency members seek to identify and showcase the values and benefits of parks and recreation within a community, which can be achieved by:

Building loyalty for parks and recreation services,
Heightening the profession’s bargaining power and independence,
Stimulating growth of programs and services,
Attracting talented people to the profession,
Getting the public involved, and
Achieving greater resources and support.

It’s no secret that City parks and open spaces have multiple benefits on residents and visitors alike. Parks and recreation programming have multiple benefits on a local community, such as enhancing one’s physical and psychological health, strengthening local communities, and making our cities and neighborhoods more attractive places to live and work. Parks and recreation facilities provide residents and visitors opportunities for physical activity that help people of all ages lead a more active lifestyle.

The City of Huntington Beach is a diverse community that includes over 200,000 residents, and sees over one million visitors annually. It also has an expansive Community & Library Services Department that encompasses multiple divisions including:

Recreation programs and services
Library programs and services
Programs and services for older adults
A cultural arts center
Over 760 acres of open space
A beach-front RV campground
Community and specific events
Facility rentals
And more!

We invite you to celebrate with us!

Huntington Beach is proud to participate in this annual celebration of our parks and recreation programming. This year, we invite our Surf City community to experience all the programs and services that our City has to offer.

For the entire month of July, we are hosting a myriad of family-friendly activities and invite our residents and visitors to join in on the celebration through the use of our many public spaces!

We hope you will take time this month to get out and enjoy all the amazing things Huntington Beach has to offer and share your adventure along the way by engaging with us on social media! We’re excited to show you how Parks Make Life Better in Huntington Beach!

Want in on the adventure? View our calendar of events and see where your adventure will take you!

Connect with us!

Connect with us and share YOUR parks and rec story! Find us on social media:

Community Services Instagram: @hbcommunityservices
Community Services Facebook: /huntingtonbeachcommunityservices
Library Services Instagram: @hbcalibrary
Library Services Facebook: /hblibrary
City of Huntington Beach Instagram: @cityofhb

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For more ways to get involved, check out the current issue of the SANDS.

Did you know?

Zoning Administrator meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Meeting Agendas, Action Agendas, and Minutes are available to view online.