Mayor and City Council Recognize "Parks and Recreation Month"

News Staff • June 25, 2024

July is National Park and Recreation Month

Gulf Shores News

The month of July is nationally recognized as Parks and Recreation month. During this week's City Council meeting the Mayor and members of the council gave special recognition to Gulf Shores Recreation Department.


Gulf Shores' Public Information Officer, Grant Brown, addressed the council and stated "We are blessed to live in a community that recreation has such a high regard." Mr. Brown praised the staff of the Recreation Department and the many opportunities they offer the citizens of Gulf Shores.


Robert Craft, the Mayor of Gulf Shores, issued a proclamation recognizing the month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month" in the city of Gulf Shores.

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The Mission Statement of the department is: "Gulf Shores Recreation & Cultural Affairs enriches lives and fosters harmony within the community through area-wide leisure services targeted to improve healthy life styles, educational and recreational opportunities, public participation, and environmental and economical stewardship."


As pointed out during the meeting, Gulf Shores Parks and Recreation staff have excelled in providing the community with superior services for the citizens of the community.


You can learn more about the department and it's programs HERE.

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