Rexburg declares July to be ‘National Parks Month’

The Rexburg City Council declared July to be “National Parks Month,” which means the city’s Parks and Recreation Department will host an activity each week in a different park during the month of July.

On July 5, the community is invited to play Pickleball at the Nature Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the brand new Pickleball courts.

Pickleball is a paddle sport, growing in popularity, created for all ages and skill level that combines tennis, badminton and ping pong.

On July 12, Park Street Park will have a grand opening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The park has been newly renovated as a toddler park.

Porter Park will host community volleyball on July 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Signups will be available for coed, youth and women’s volleyball games.

On July 26, the Madison Fire Department will host a special “Fire Department Water Park” at Smith Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Families are invited to cool off and check out the fire department’s equipment at this free event.