July is Parks and Recreation Month Celebration

Each year, people celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in July! The City of Marietta is happy to honor the incredible work our Parks, Recreation, and Facilities department does to build a strong, resilient, diverse, and vibrant Marietta community through parks, programs, and events. The National Recreation and Parks Association promotes this month annually with a different theme relating to the positive impact made by parks professionals. This year the theme is...  

"Where Community Grows"

Help us in celebration July is Parks and Recreation Month this July 14th from 4pm to 8pm inside Glover Park in the Historic Marietta Square! 

Schedule of Events:

4:30 to 5:30 PM : Catherine Strings - 

Catherine Strings

5:45 to 6:45 PM : Forest Violette - 

Forest Violette

7:00 to 8:00 PM : Jack Hamill - 

Jack Hamill


Featuring Frios Pops!!

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Check out NRPA's website for more information about National Parks and Recreation Month and Parks Professionals Day!

NRPA July is Parks and Recreation Month

Parks Professionals Day is Friday, July 21st!!

"As part of Park and Recreation Month, NRPA is celebrating Park and Recreation Professionals Day on Friday, July 21. This is a day to celebrate all the dedicated professionals who build strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation."

On Friday, July 21, help us celebrate our Parks, Recreation, and Facilities staff! Say thank you, take a selfie with, or waive as you pass by our many wonderful parks professionals! And keep an eye on our social medias to see how we are honoring our staff on this day! 

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2023 PRP Day logo

Interested in sponsoring this event? Or volunteering? Email specialevents@mariettaga.gov for more information.

The City of Marietta is grateful to any group, club, organization, business or individual that wishes to volunteer their time to help the Special Events division put on the best events possible. If you are interested in volunteering for our events, please fill out our volunteer form. A representative of the team will contact you with more information! 

*All individuals who directly interact with minors (under age 18) are required to consent to a criminal bakcground check prior to working their first event*