July is National Parks and Recreation Month. This year, Greensboro will celebrate National Park and Recreation Month this July with Adult Recess, a movie at Hester Park, and the Sunset Series at Lake Brandt. Follow us on Facebook for fun stuff throughout the month.

This year's theme is "The Power Of" parks and recreation and the people who make it all possible. Parks and recreation brings us together, strengthens our health and well-being, and builds more resilient, connected communities.

Throughout the month, we’ll be celebrating the many ways parks and recreation reveals the power of what connects us:

• The Power of Connection: Parks and recreation is where relationships grow, cultures meet and communities bond.
• The Power of Play: From playgrounds to programs to youth sports, play fuels creativity, joy and lifelong learning.
• The Power of Community: Public spaces offer room for everyone to gather, celebrate and heal.
• The Power of Nature: Nature restores and inspires us, and parks ensure everyone can access its benefits.
• The Power of Belonging: Welcoming parks and programs make every person feel valued.
• The Power of Well-Being: Parks and recreation advances health, resilience and shared community benefits.

2026 Parks and Recreation Month Events 

Adult Recess

The fun continues for the entire family with a free movie at 8:15 pm on Saturday, July 18, at Hester Park. Bring a blanket, grab a bite to eat (while supplies last) from the Greensboro Police grill team, and cozy up for a movie under the stars.

Sunset Series @ Lake Brandt

Watch the sunset on the lake on Tuesday, July 28 from 7-9 pm with music, food beverages, and games and best of all...the best sunset in town.