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park & rec month
Fri
July 2 PARK OF THE WEEK: Village Creek Historical Area FUN FACT: Archeological excavations along Village Creek unearthed evidence of several prehistoric villages. Artifacts from the area date back almost 9,000 years and represent a culture of food-gatherers and hunters.
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July 3/4
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS OVER GLOBE LIFE FIELD - 9:30 PM NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY - Did you know Arlington has over 4,000 acres of park land? Enjoy Arlington’s green spaces and fresh air this holiday weekend. FIND A PARK NEAR YOU. 6 OUTDOOR POOLS OPEN FOR JULY 4TH!
Mon
July 5 SPLASH PADS Did you know Arlington has three FREE park splash pads that you can enjoy daily all summer long? Additionally, you can visit or rent our newest splash pad located at The Beacon Recreation Center. 10 AM - 8 PM California Lane Park, Brantley Hinshaw Park, Don Misenhimer Park 10 AM - 2 PM The Beacon $8 day pass
Tue
July 6 TEE IT UP TUESDAY: Meadowbrook Park Golf Course This 9-hole course opened in 1924 as Arlington’s first municipal golf course. Here you’ll also find Arlington’s Footgolf course – an innovative take on the sport that combines 50% soccer and 50% golf for 100% fun!
Wed
July 7 ROCK CLIMBING Did you know there are TWO Arlington Parks and Recreation facilities with rock climbing walls? Elzie Odom Athletic Center features a traditional indoor climbing wall great for all ages, open to the public on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM You can also find the Aqua Climb wall at East Indoor Pool!
Thu
July 8 LET’S WALK ABOUT IT FOR ACTIVE ADULTS 60+ Avoid the summer heat and get your walk on in the air-conditioned gymnasium at East Library & Recreation Center! Go at your own pace and chat with your friends every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11 AM • FREE