NEWS FROM O’FALLON CITY HALL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Free” Night Swim Party at Memorial Pool on July 19
O’Fallon, Illinois – July 7, 2010 – Mayor Gary L. Graham and the City Council have issued a Proclamation declaring the month of July as Park and Recreation Month. The Proclamation further extends appreciation to O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Department and our numerous volunteers for the work they accomplish to ensure that our parks are safe and accessible for all citizens to enjoy.
Get outside, pack a picnic, play on a playground, compete in a sport and enjoy the sunshine! Spending the day at the park is not only great for your wallet, it’s great for your health too. Frequently going to a park and being active can reduce stress, improve cardiovascular health, help ward off obesity and decrease feelings of depression.
Playing in parks also helps children build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints, improve self-esteem, and avoid at-risk behavior such as drug use and gang involvement.
“In celebration of Parks and Recreation Month, I encourage O’Fallon residents take advantage of all the amenities that our great parks offer,” said Mayor Graham. “We have everything from walking/biking trails at the Sports Park, Rock Springs Park and St. Ellen Mine Park to swimming, tennis and baseball at Community Park.” “There is a little something for everyone to enjoy.”
As part of this year’s celebration, the City of O’Fallon and the Village of Shiloh are planning activities to help keep the community active and involved. A “FREE” Swim for both O’Fallon and Shiloh residents will be held at Memorial Pool (located at Community Park, 401 E. Fifth Street) on Monday, July 19 from 6-9 p.m.
Parks and Recreation agencies touch the lives of individuals, families, groups, and the entire community, positively impacting the community’s social, economic, health, and environmental quality. In recognition of the important services these agencies provide, the National Park and Recreation Association has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month.
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Additional Information Contact:
Pamala L. Funk
Asst. City Administrator
624-4500, extension 9-1112
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