Enjoy our local open space parks with a variety of activities.
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July by visiting Orange County’s only National Natural Landmark. On Saturday, July 12, OC Parks will host a special Wilderness Access Day in Black Star Canyon to help promote Park and Recreation Month and encourage more people to connect to nature and the outdoors.
A recent nationwide survey released by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) found that three in 10 U.S. adults do not spend time outside on a daily basis. Of those who do spend daily time outside, almost half – 47 percent – spend less than 30 minutes in the fresh air.
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July by visiting Orange County’s only National Natural Landmark. On Saturday, July 12, OC Parks will host a special Wilderness Access Day in Black Star Canyon to help promote Park and Recreation Month and encourage more people to connect to nature and the outdoors.
A recent nationwide survey released by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) found that three in 10 U.S. adults do not spend time outside on a daily basis. Of those who do spend daily time outside, almost half – 47 percent – spend less than 30 minutes in the fresh air.
Created by NRPA, Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital role local parks play in promoting health and wellness. Local parks and open spaces operated by agencies such as California State Parks, OC Parks, City of Irvine, and City of Newport Beach provide recreation opportunities nearly every day. Nonprofit organizations such as Irvine Ranch Conservancy work with these agencies to provide docent-led activities to help visitors learn more about their local parks and wilderness areas.
In addition to the Wilderness Access Day in Black Star Canyon, there are nearly 150 more July activities listed at www.LetsGoOutside.org/Activities, providing everyone with opportunities to get outside. Pre-registration is required for most activities, and can be done online. Activities vary in difficulty and age requirements, so check the activity details before registering.
In addition to the Wilderness Access Day in Black Star Canyon, there are nearly 150 more July activities listed at www.LetsGoOutside.org/Activities, providing everyone with opportunities to get outside. Pre-registration is required for most activities, and can be done online. Activities vary in difficulty and age requirements, so check the activity details before registering.
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