The Hays County Commissioners Court will recognize parks and recreation month during Tuesday’s meeting.
The commissioners are set to adopt a proclamation declaring July 2022 as Parks and Recreation month in Hays County
“Parks and recreation are an integral part of communities throughout this country, including Hays County; and whereas parks and recreation promote health and wellness, improving the mental and physical health of people who live near parks,” the proclamation reads. “Whereas parks and recreation promote time spent in nature, which positively impacts mental health by increasing cognitive performance and well-being, and alleviating illnesses such as depression, attention deficit disorders, and Alzheimer’s; and whereas parks and recreation encourage physical activities by providing hiking trails, swimming, educational programming, and spaces for play to promote active lifestyles.”
