As we continue to reopen our parks, programs and facilities, the Concord Parks & Recreation Department wants to give a shout-out to our pandemic rock—our community parks and open spaces! Please enjoy reading the excerpt below from an article by Katie Way that sums this idea up nicely.

Even people who weren’t a fan of parks before these “it’s not safe to hang out with almost anyone indoors” times have gotta hand it to the great, publicly regulated outdoors for being the COVID-19 social space MVP. The healing power of going outside and seeing a little green space? The fulfillment that comes from getting nice and sweaty in the sunshine? The chance to hold court on a blanket with a rotating cast of friends, like some kind of visiting dignitary? Can’t beat it! But parks don’t exist in a vacuum—according to Roxanne Sutton, director of communications for the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), a ton of work goes into keeping our parks running smoothly. 

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Looking for summer activities, camps, swim lessons or places to visit? The City of Concord's Summer City News & Activity Guide is an interactive digital guide allowing viewers to click on a class ID number and jump straight to the corresponding online registration page.

Summer is right around the corner and there is no better time to hit the courts. With tennis courts at Concord Community Park and Willow Pass Community Park, Concord’s youth tennis camps are a great way for children to get some much needed social interaction and exercise in a fun, outdoor setting.

Equally exciting are Concord’s 14 dedicated Pickleball Courts in Willow Pass Community Park. Our extremely popular Learn To Play Pickleball classes are perfect for adults looking to get into the game.

New classes and camps start on June 7.  Search "tennis" or "pickleball" after clicking the link below to view camp and class options!

Apply online today--see full job descriptions when you visit City job openings.

Zumba (indoors): Begins June 2

Pickleball-Learn to Play: Begins June 7

Mindfulness: Begins June 14

Nature Journaling: Begins June 19

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