Parks & Recreation Month: 'Where You Belong'

Pat Doody.

On July 17, the Tehachapi City Council proclaimed the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month. Mayor Michael Davies presented the proclamation to Corey Torres, General Manager of Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District. On the following evening, the board of TVRPD also proclaimed the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month as did the Golden Hills Community Service District at their June 20 meeting.

Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District (TVRPD) is excited to declare July as Parks & Recreation Month. This year's theme, "Where You Belong," captures what we aim to provide – a welcoming space where everyone in Tehachapi can find their place.

Parks & Recreation month is a time to celebrate our parks, appreciate the outdoors and encourage everyone to get outside, be active, and connect with nature together.

Throughout July, TVRPD will host a variety of events and activities designed to showcase the benefits of our parks and recreational programs. Here's a sneak peek at some of what's in store:

• Thursday, July 4 – All American 5K and Festival at Central Park. (Fee & Free)

• Friday, July 5 – Free Evening Open Recreation Swim at the Dye Natatorium 7 to 10 p.m. (Free)

• Saturday, July 6 – Legal to Fish Without a License Day at Brite Lake (Parking Fee)

• Sunday, July 7 – Nature walk at the Golden Hills Nature Park 9:30 a.m. (Free)

• Wednesday, July 10 – Free family dodgeball night at the new Valley Park, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

• Thursday, July 11 – Movies in the Park and Fun Summer Nights at Meadowbrook Park 6 to 10 p.m. (Free)

• Saturday, July 13 – Free Kayak Entry & Launch at Brite Lake dawn to dusk

• Sunday, July 14 – Free Open Gym at Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center noon to 9 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 17 – Free concert in the park and Fun Summer Nights at Central Park 6 to 8 p.m.

• Saturday & Sunday, July 20-21 – Art Show 2024 at Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m .; Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Free)

• Monday, July 22 – Free Lap Swim at Dye Natatorium 5 to 7 a.m. & 5 to 6:30 p.m. (Free)

• Wednesday, July 24 – Fun Summer Nights & Star Gazing with BVS Astronomy Club at Brite Lake 8 to 10 p.m. (Free)

• Thursday, July 25 – Movies in the Park at Meadowbrook Park 8 p.m. (Free)

• Friday, July 26 – Community Disc Golf at Meadowbrook Park 10 a.m. (Free)

• Saturday, July 27 – Pickleball tournament at the new TPD Pickleball courts, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Tournament Fee)

• Sunday, July 28 – Community cornhole tournament & games at West Park 5 to 8 p.m. (Tournament Fee)

• Tuesday, July 30 – Community 5K Walk/Run at GH Freedom Trail 6:30 p.m. start at Meadowbrook Park (Free)

• Wednesday, July 31 – Free family Zumba class at Central Park 8 to 9 a.m.

• Wednesday, July 31 – Free roller rink party at Aspen Builders Inc. Activity Center, 6 to 8 p.m.

And more!

We invite you all to join us in celebrating our community's parks, facilities and activities that bring us together. The full calendar of events is available on our website at http://www.tvrpd.org/.

For more information, please contact: Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District by phone (661) 822-3228 or email: [email protected]/.

We look forward to celebrating Parks & Recreation Month with you!