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AGENDA TITLE: Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation
MEETING DATE: June 15, 2022
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor Chandler present proclamation proclaiming the month of July 2022
as "Parks Make Life Better Month" in the City of Lodi.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Statewide public opinion research has found that 98 percent of California
households visit a local park at least once a year; two-thirds visit a park
once a month; half of households participate in an organized recreation
program; and 95 percent of park use is with family and friends.
Residents value recreation as it provides positive alternatives for children and youth to reduce crime and
mischief especially during non -school hours. It promotes the arts, it increases social connections, aids in
therapy and promotes lifelong learning.
Lodi residents, including children, youth, families, adults, seniors, businesses, community organizations, and
visitors benefit from the wide range of parks, trails, open space, sports fields, tennis courts, facilities and
programs. Thousands of residents participate in youth sports and other activities, and Lodi Lake Park has more
than 200,000 visitors a year. Parks provide access to the serenity and the inspiration of nature and outdoor
spaces as well as preserve and protect the historic, natural and cultural resources in our community.
Through this proclamation, the City Council urges all its residents to recognize that parks and recreation enrich
the lives of Lodi residents and visitors, as well as add value to the community's homes and neighborhoods.
With July being celebrated across the nation as Parks and Recreation Month, the Council is asked to proclaim
July 2022 as Parks Make Life Better® Month in the City of Lodi.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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Ch 6stina Jarom y
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
APPROVED: Steve Schwabauer
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager