PRESS RELEASES - JUNE 2008

June 19, 2008

Naturally Fun Neighborhood Event is Saturday, June 21
Free Swimming, Picnic, Kayaking, Dunk-A-Cop Highlight Saturday’s Event

The Arlington Parks and Recreation will host its second Naturally Fun Neighborhood Event at noon Saturday, June 21 in Bob Cooke Park. The park is located at 2025 Craig Hanking Drive in east Arlington.

The event was planned and coordinated with neighborhood organizations. Dwayne Long, president of Briarhill Neighborhood Association, was pleased with the first Naturally Fun Neighborhood Event at Fish Creek Neighborhood Park on June 14.

“We commend those in the Parks and Recreation Department for their partnership with our association during the planning phases and for the execution of the plan,” said Long. “Events like Saturday are valid proof that Arlington is serious about invigorating neighborhoods.”
More than 500 residents attended the first Naturally Fun Neighborhood event and more are expected at Saturday’s event, according to Marketing Manager Kelly Drawdy.

Saturday’s Naturally Fun Neighborhood Event will feature free swimming at Helen Wessler Play Pool from 10 a.m. to noon, kayaking, dunk-a-cop activities, soccer clinic and neighborhood picnic. Other activities include a Touch-A-Truck exhibit with fire, EMS, and police vehicles, nature and animal programs, obstacle course inflatables, games, crafts, and fitness walking activities with audio books. Food will be free to all attending the neighborhood picnic.

“We’re providing residents with opportunities to strengthen relationships and improve the quality of life within their neighborhood,” said Gary Packan, Assistant Director of Arlington Parks and Recreation.

Another Naturally Fun Neighborhood Event is being planned for September at Don Misenhimer Park and Vandergriff Park. For more information about the Naturally Fun Neighborhood program, visit www.naturallyfun.org or call 817-459-5474.