Parks and Recreation Professionals Day

 

It’s time to celebrate the people behind the parks, trails, programs, and community spaces that make Kansas a better place to live. Parks and Recreation Professional Day on Friday, July 18, 2025, honors the dedicated individuals who plan programs, maintain facilities, support conservation, build partnerships, and connect people across our state. Join us in recognizing their incredible impact.

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Professional Day – Friday, July 18, 2025

Parks and Recreation Professional Day Logo

Show your support for Parks & Recreation Professionals Day by using the logo on social media, website, and emails, from now until Parks & Recreation Professionals Day. Encourage your followers to do the same and remember to use the hashtag #ksparkrecday.

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Join us at the K to celebrate Parks and Recreation Day

In celebration of Parks and Recreation Professional Day, KRPA invites you to enjoy a night out at the ballpark on July 26th as the Royals take on the Ceveland Guardians at 6:15 PM!

Use this link (Kansas Recreation and Parks Day at the K - Special Offer!) to purchase discounted tickets—plus, every ticket sold includes a donation to the KRPA Professional Development Scholarship Fund.

Spread the word in your community and wear a shirt representing your town or local parks and recreation league to show your pride. Let’s come together for a fun night at The K and celebrate the incredible people who make our parks and recreational spaces vibrant and welcoming!


Parks and Recreation Professional Day Graphics

Parks and Recreation is a field with great diversity in job skills and requirements. Parks & Recreation Professionals Day provides an opportunity to educate the people of Kansas on who really are the park and recreation professionals who serve their community, and also to educate students or young professionals about the possible careers in the park and recreation field. The below graphics are available to use on social media, website, and emails, from now until Parks & Recreation Professional Day. Click here for Sample Social Media Posts. Don't forget to use the hashtag #ksparkrecday in your posts!


Proclamation Sample Template

Seek and promote a Proclamation from your local governing body. Invite your elected officials to participate in your celebration event on July 18th, and publicly acknowledge your value to the community.

Download a Sample Proclamation Template

 
Signed 2022 Proclamation PDF

Recognition Ideas

Meaningful recognition is specific, relevant and timely. All park and recreation agencies are encouraged to host a public event on or around July 18, 2025 to celebrate those who drive public engagement and provide the indispensable services that thriving communities require every day.

Your celebration may certainly be a part of another event. The most meaningful occasions invite the public and local officials to join the festivities, which may include entertainment, refreshments, presentations or demos by youth or summer camp groups, photo opportunities and a ceremony with brief remarks. And of course, your valued employees and volunteers are the honored guests. 

Here are a few inexpensive ideas to creatively express your gratitude:

  • handwritten note of appreciation
  • ice cream sundae bar
  • dress down/dress up day
  • gift card to favorite retailer
  • stock breakrooms with popular snacks
  • pizza luncheon
  • afternoon movie break
  • sincere words of affirmation
  • LinkedIn recommendation
  • staff field trip
  • create a dog-friendly office
  • small live plant or flower arrangement
  • starbucks gift card
  • office upgrade allowance
  • staff picnic lunch
  • website appreciation for staff photos, bios
  • hire a caricature artist to draw portraits
  • 3 hour lunch break
  • free car wash
  • food truck lunch
  • thank you video
  • share some swag
  • VIP parking spot
  • random act of fun
  • half-day off

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