Residents are invited to find and acquire 17 collectible cards at City of Irvine parks and facilities.
IRVINE, Calif. (July 11, 2024): The City of Irvine is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month with an exciting collectible card challenge. Throughout the month of July, residents are invited to collect 17 unique cards representing the City’s nationally ranked parks and facilities, with a bonus card available to residents who ride Irvine CONNECT. Participants who collect a total of eight cards can visit the Information Desk at Irvine City Hall beginning Monday, July 22, to receive an exclusive enamel pin.
The collectible card challenge provides an opportunity for residents to explore the individual amenities of parks and facilities throughout Irvine and how these intentionally designed spaces offer opportunities to create and celebrate community. The City will also honor Park and Recreation Professionals Day, Friday, July 19, to extend thanks to the dedicated staff who help make Irvine parks amazing, beautiful places to enjoy.
National Park and Recreation Month started in 1985 as an initiative of the National Park and Recreation Association, with the goal of raising awareness of the essential services provided by parks and recreation opportunities in communities across the country. July is also recognized at the state level by the California Park and Recreation Association as Parks Make Life Better Month.
To learn more about the Park and Recreation Month collectible card challenge, visit cityofirvine.org/parks.
Participants can also follow the City of Irvine on social media for updates and reminders about the challenge.
- Facebook: facebook.com/cityofirvine
- Instagram: instagram.com/cityofirvine
- X (Formerly Twitter): x.com/city_of_irvine
Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields, and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.
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