HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3b. Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation promotes physical, emotional and mental health and wellness
through organized and self-directed fitness, play, and activity; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation creates memorable experiences through sports, essential
childcare, senior activities, adult programs, enrichment activities, community building events, and
beyond; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation fosters social cohesiveness by celebrating diversity, safe spaces
to come together, promoting social equity, and ensuring all people have access to its benefits; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation supports human development and endless learning
opportunities that foster social, intellectual, physical and emotional growth in people of all ages
and abilities; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation strengthens community identity by providing facilities, services
and public art that reflect and celebrate community character, heritage, culture, history, aesthetics
and landscape; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation sustains and stewards our natural resources by protecting
habitats and open space, connecting people to nature, and promoting the ecological function of
parkland; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation supports safe, vibrant, attractive, progressive communities that
make life better through positive program alternatives offered in their recreational opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, The California Park & Recreation Society has released a statewide public awa reness
campaign, “Parks Make Life Better!®” to inform citizens of the many benefits of utilizing parks,
facilities, programs, and services;
NOW, THEREFORE, I. Erica A. Stewart, Mayor of the City of San Luis Obispo on behalf of the entire
City Council, do hereby recognize the importance of access to local parks, trails, open space, and
facilities for the health, wellness, development, inspiration, and safety of all Californians; and
declare the month of July 2022 as “Parks Make Life Better!®” Month.
Parks Make Life Better Month
July 2022
July 5, 2022
Mayor Date