O.B. celebrates Park and Rec Month with bevy of special events

O.B. celebrates Park and Rec Month with bevy of special events

Orange Beach will celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July with a variety of activities for residents of all ages and abilities. The city invites residents to share their memories and stories about what parks and recreation mean to them and celebrate all month long by posting why their local park and recreation professionals are important to #BuildTogetherPlayTogether.
Schedule of Events:

• Thursday, July 3 – Free Range Day: Golf Center, 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 8 – Rock & Roll Tie Dye Party: Senior Center, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, July 12 – Pop-Up Park & Hot Dog Eating Contest: Snook Park, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Friday, July 18 – Movie at the Pool: Aquatics Center, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday, July 19 – Glow-In-The-Dark Pickleball: Orange Beach Recreation Center, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 22 – Free Range Day: Golf Center, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jul 22 – Coastal Table: Community Center, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Friday, July 25 – Summer Soiree: O.B. Event Center, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, August 1 – History Tour: Orange Beach History Museum, 9 a.m.
• Friday, August 1 – Summer Sendoff: Waterfront Park, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Other events include a city-wide scavenger hunt, a hole-in-one contest at O.B. Golf Center, a recipe of the week at the fitness center and baseball tournaments at the Sportsplex.
“This is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s always busy, but it highlights how vital parks and recreation are for a successful community,’’ said Nicole Ard, director of parks and recreation for the City of Orange Beach. “I’m excited to see our fantastic team shine all month long.’’