Monticello Parks and Recreation

Growing Up Wild Camp Volunteers Needed

October Highlights and What’s Ahead for NovemberOctober was a busy and rewarding month for the Monticello Parks and Recreation Department. Staff took part in several learning and netwo...

🍂 October Fun with Monticello Parks & Rec! 🍂Fall is here and we’ve got a full calendar of activities to keep you moving, laughing, and making memories all month long! Check out wha...

Memorial Bench Program – First Order Coming Soon!The Monticello Parks and Recreation Department is excited to officially roll out our Memorial Bench Program ! This program gives familie...

Reflecting on Monticello’s 2016 Heart & Soul Initiative:... Reflecting on Monticello’s Heart & Soul: Recreation as a Driving Force In 2016, the Monticello Heart & Soul initiative embarked on a jou...

Nurturing Emotional Well-Being Through Parks and RecreationNurturing Emotional Well-Being Through Parks and Recreation By: Jacob Oswald, Director of Parks and Recreation In today’s fast-paced wor...

Building a Healthier Community: Promoting Physical Well-... By: Jacob Oswald, Director of Parks and Recreation Our parks and recreation services provide essential infrastructure—parks, trails, spo...

Green Spaces, Healthy Lives: Promoting Environmental Wel... By: Jacob Oswald, Director Parks and Recreation Parks and green spaces play a vital role in creating a community where everyone can thri...

The Economic Impact of Parks and Recreation on Our CommunityBy: Jacob Oswald, Director of Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation: A Major Economic Force A recent report by the National Recreati...

Key Insights from the NRPA Conference: Strengthening Par... By Jacob Oswald, Parks and Recreation Director This past week, I had the opportunity to attend the National Parks and Recreation Associa...

The Impact of Parks and Recreation on Social Well-BeingBy Jacob Oswald, Parks and Recreation Director As Parks and Recreation Director, I’ve seen firsthand how parks transform our community. ...

Parks and Recreation is Essential: A Journey to Well-BeingWritten by: Jacob Oswald, Director of Parks and Recreation Date: September 29, 2024 The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) ...

Join Us for a Tree Planting Event on Friday, September 27th!On Friday, September 27th , we will embark on an exciting community-wide tree planting event, and we need your help! We’ll be planting a...