July is Park and Recreation Month!

This year's theme is Build Together, Play Together

Each July, communities across the country come together to celebrate the power of parks and recreation — and this year marks the 40th anniversary of Park and Recreation Month! Montrose Recreation District is joining in the fun with a series of free community cookouts and events across our facilities and parks. Come celebrate with us!

MRD PRM Event Calendar

Wednesday, July 9 — FlexRec

• Free admission from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Free “Workout of the Day” with Zan at 12:00 & 12:45 PM

• Free hot dogs from 12:00 – 1:30 PM

Tuesday, July 15 — Field House & McNeil Park

• Field House: Free admission from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Free hot dogs from 12:00 – 1:30 PM

• McNeil Park: Free hot dogs from 6:15 – 7:45 PM

Wednesday, July 16 — Senior Center

• Senior Center at the Pavilion: Free hot dogs from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Tuesday, July 22 — Community Recreation Center (CRC) & Ute Park

• Free admission from 12:00 – 8:00 PM

• Free hot dogs from 12:00 – 1:30 PM

• Ute Park: Free hot dogs from 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Why We Celebrate

Park and Recreation Month is a national celebration recognizing the vital role that parks, facilities, and recreation programs play in building healthy, connected communities. This year’s theme — “Build Together, Play Together” — highlights the impact of more than 160,000 park professionals across the country who help create spaces where everyone can thrive.