As part of Park and Recreation Month, we celebrate Park and Recreation Professionals Day on Friday, July 19.
This is a day to celebrate all the dedicated professionals who build strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation.
I belong with books at every corner of the earth. You can find me surrounded by books at Barwell Road, and making sure the books are fully stacked in the shelves and the children are reading. I love to read with them.
-Vickie
I belong in planning the future of Raleigh Parks!
-Lauryn
I belong in the Outdoors, working with staff to create the best programs, services, and facilities for the community to enjoy.
-Seth
I belong on a boat (kayak)!
-Kayaking Kaylah
I belong coaching my son's basketball team!
-Jimmie
I belong on a playground with my kiddo.
-Cara
I belong swimming at the City of Raleigh pools!
-Richard
I belong on the Raleigh Parks greenways running, chatting with my friends and listening to great music.
-Giavonia
I belong with people who are creative like me!
-Allie
I belong in places where people and nature thrive!
-Neal
Shelley Lake. Hanging out on the dock, biking along the Greenway.
-Adam
I belong in the Raleigh pools teaching kids to swim!
-Lada
I belong underwater in Raleigh pools!
-Raleigh Dive Team
I belong at Barwell Road Community Center serving residents, guests, and coworkers in a great facility, providing recreation programs, a community garden, and summer camp options.
-Colleen
I belong in a great fitness class with friends!
-Brian
I belong in a City tree. I enjoy the challenge of climbing. Caring for the City forest is satisfying.
-William
I belong in the water teaching kiddos to swim!
-Liz
