This July, the City of New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department will be celebrating National Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). This year’s theme is “Build Together, Play Together” and park systems from across the country are inviting their communities to participate.
In New Braunfels, throughout the month of July, a variety of activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities. Here’s the schedule:
Date
| Time
| Location
| Activity/Event
|
Every Wednesday & Thursday
| 9:30am
| Various Local Parks
| Family Storytime and/or
Art in the Park
|
July 4
| 6pm – 9pm
| Landa Park Dance Slab
| Live @ Landa Concert
|
July 4
| 9:15pm
| Landa Park
| HEB Fireworks Spectacular
|
July 11
| 1pm – 3pm
| Landa Park Aquatic Complex
| Snow Cone Party
|
July 12
| 9am
| Downtown
| Downtown Mural Tour
with Jan Kingsbury
(Note: Registration fee required)
|
July 14
| 6pm
| City Hall
| Park & Rec Month
City Council Proclamation
|
July 19
| 8am
| Panther Canyon
| Panther Canyon Guided Hike with Comal Trails Alliance
|
July 25
| All Day
| Das Rec
| Das Rec Anniversary Party
(for members)
|
July 26
| 9am
| Landa Park Playground
| Fitness with NBFD Firefighters
|
July 31
| 5pm – 8pm
| Playground Drive
in Landa Park
| Landa Park Food Truck Party
|
“The NRPA Gold Medal Award-winning New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled some amazing family-fun activities throughout the month at various parks throughout the City,” said Parks and Recreation Director Chad Donegan. “Outdoor activity is the cornerstone to staying healthy, so check the calendar, carve out some time, and come join us!”
To learn more about this year’s Parks & Recreation Month and to see the full list of events, visit www.newbraunfels.gov/parks.