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Adopt a resolution designating the month of July 2019 as Parks and Recreation Month in Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution designating the month of July 2019 as Parks and Recreation Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
Since 1985, public agencies and organizations across the nation have recognized the month of July as a time to celebrate our parks and recreation opportunities. For 2019, the National Recreation and Park Association is designating July as "Parks and Recreation Month" with a theme of "Game On!" to promote the great opportunities and resources that local park and recreation agencies provide. The California Park and Recreation Society is designating July as "Parks Make Life Better!(r) Month" to raise awareness of the benefits of parks and recreation throughout California and to raise the status of parks and recreation as an essential community service.
219,000 visitors annually enjoy the County's four parks: Lake Solano County Park, Sandy Beach County Park, Belden's Landing Water Access Facility, and Lynch Canyon Open Space Park. These parks showcase some of Solano County's greatest natural and recreational resources: the Putah Creek watershed (Lake Solano), the Sacramento River (Sandy Beach), the Suisun Marsh (Belden's Landing) and its open grasslands and rolling hills (Lynch Canyon). Solano County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of recreational experiences for the residents and visitors of Solano County through events such as the Lynch Canyon Kite Fest, Lynch Canyon Trail Run, Lake Solano Docent in Residence Weekends, kids fishing derbies, community clean ups, and docent led hikes and tours. Camping, picnicking, boating, equestrian, and hiking activities provide additional opportunities for outdoor experiences. ...
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