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July is Parks and Recreation Month

July is PR Month

 

Since 1985, July is celebrated across the nation as Parks and Recreation Month. The City of Burbank, together with the National Recreation & Park Association (NPRA), recognizes the power of parks and recreation to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities.

JULY IS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
#WhereYouBelong #BurbankParksandRecMonth

Thank you for celebrating
July is Parks and Recreation Month with us.

Thank you City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department Staff!


1

JUL

Where you belong 

  • Monday

July is Parks and Rec Month! Visit www.BurbankCa.gov/JulyisPRMonth to find out Where you belong. 

DIG Burbank

2

JUL

play a drop-in sport

  • Tuesday

Our recreation centers host drop-in sports all week long. Play basketball, badminton, dodgeball, pickleball, table tennis, volleyball, and wheelchair rugby! To view this month's scheduled play times, visit www.BurbankCa.gov/Dropin.

Slide into Sunday

3

JUL

Go for a swim

  • Wednesday
  • Verdugo Aquatic Facility & McCambridge Pool

Cool off this summer at one of our pools! For pool hours, visit www.BurbankCa.gov/Aquatics.

Swimming Pool

4

JUL

Happy July 4th!

  • Thursday
  • Starlight Bowl

Enjoy the Fireworks at the Starlight Bowl 4th of July celebration. Get your tickets at Starlightbowl.com. 

July 4th

5

JUL

VISIT A GALLERY SHOW

  • Friday
  • Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center

Enjoy Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center's newest art gallery! Catherine Bauknight's Photography will be displayed from July 5 to July 25. Admission is free.

Bocce Ball

6

JUL

Volunteer at Dig Burbank event

  • Saturday

Volunteer at this month's Dig Burbank event. Visit www.BurbankCA.gov/DigBurbank to find out how to get involved.

Trails

7

JUL

Register for summer camp

Summer Specialty Camps are still open for registration! View the available camps at BurbankParks.com.

Softball
 

8

JUL

Explore our webpage!

  • Monday

Learn about all the Parks and Recreation July offerings! View our July is Parks and Rec Month Video. 

DIG Burbank

9

JUL

View the BVP Newsletter! 

  • Tuesday
  • www.Burbankca.gov/BVP 

The BVP (Burbank Volunteer Program) newsletter provides volunteer program highlights and much more information! Visit www.Burbankca.gov/BVP to view the latest newsletter.  

Slide into Sunday

10

JUL

Learn about the vbas

  • Wednesday
  • Burbank Animal Shelter

Visit www.Thevbas.org to learn about VBAS (Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter). Find out how to become a volunteer! 

DIG Burbank

11

JUL

Introduce a senior to a 55+ Center

  • Thursday Joslyn Adult Center & Tuttle Senior Center 

The Joslyn Adult Center and the Tuttle Senior Center provide adults 55+ with daily activities, events, and resources. Visit www.Burbankca.gov/Adults55 to learn more! 

DIG Burbank

12

JUL

Purchase STARLIGHT BOWL TICKETS

  • Friday
  • Starlightbowl.com 

Get your summer concert series tickets today! 

DIG Burbank

13

JUL

Attend a kitten fair 

  • Saturday
  • Burbank Animal Shelter 
Visit the Burbank Animal Shelter on select Saturdays to view the adoptable kittens! To learn more, visit www.thevbas.org. 
DIG Burbank

14

JUL

Attend a moonlight hike

  • Sunday
  • Stough Canyon Nature Center

Register for one of our upcoming moonlight hikes! Visit www.BurbankParks.com to register now. 

DIG Burbank
 

15

JUL

Visit the stough canyon nature center

  • Monday
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  •  
Stough Canyon Nature Center is a hub for all things nature! Stop by the center to learn more about local hiking trails, upcoming events, and the local wildlife. Visit www.Burbankca.gov/Naturecenter to learn more. 
Utility Box

16

JUL

Visit the mural at mccambridge recreation center

  • Tuesday

 Come see Burbank's newest mural, " A community in action," at McCambridge Recreation Center. 

Burbank Volunteer Program

17

JUL

learn more about the free mulch program 

  • Wednesday

The City of Burbank Forestry Division offers free mulch to Burbank residents at convenient pick-up locations throughout the City. The Pick-up locations and additional information can be found HERE!

Valley Skate Park

18

JUL

gO FOR A WALK AT YOUR NEAREST PARK 

  • Thursday

Take an evening stroll at your local park! 

DIG Burbank

19

JUL

use your local public fitness equipment 

  • Friday

Did you know Burbank has three parks with public fitness equipment? Find out what location is closest to you by visiting our recreational amenities tab on the facilities directory page!

Fab Four at Starlight

20

JUL

Purchase tickets to upcoming sporting EVENTS 

  • Saturday

The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to an upcoming sporting event! Tickets can be purchased at www.BurbankParks.com. 

Pickleball

21

JUL

rent the batting cage at george izay park 

  • Sunday

Enjoy an afternoon at the Batting Cage! Batting cage rental information can be found at www.BurbankCa.gov/Sports

Verdugo Aquatic Facility

22

JUL

VIEW THE FALL 2024 RECREATION GUIDE

The Fall Recreation Guide is now out! View the guide now by clicking HERE.

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23

JUL

Go for a hike

  • Tuesday

Burbank has three beautiful hiking trails. Visit the Stough Canyon Nature Center webpage to learn more about the trails! 


24

JUL

Play Pickleball 

  • Wednesday

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines the many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Many players enjoy the social aspects of the game, and the ability to stay active in their communities. Pickleball court information. 

Valley Skate Park

25

JUL

VISIT THE CHANDLER BIKE PATH

  • Thursday

The Chandler bike path stretches 2.2 miles from Mariposa Street to Clybourn Avenue, providing a safe route for biking and walking.


26

JUL

Visit the activity pool

  • Friday
  • Verdugo Aquatic Facility 

The activity pool at Verdugo Aquatic Facility is the perfect place to beat the summer heat. The pool features two water slides that will keep you coming back all summer long! 

Fab Four at Starlight

27

JUL

Have a picnic at your local park

  • Saturday

Your local park is the perfect place to picnic! View our picnic areas HERE. 

Pickleball

28

JUL

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PLAYGROUND

  • Sunday

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with your little ones at your local playground!

Verdugo Aquatic Facility

1

JUL

Where you belong 

  • Monday

July is Parks and Rec Month! Visit www.BurbankCa.gov/JulyisPRMonth to find out Where you belong. 

DIG Burbank

2

JUL

play a drop-in sport

  • Tuesday

Our recreation centers host drop-in sports all week long. Play basketball, badminton, dodgeball, pickleball, table tennis, volleyball, and wheelchair rugby! To view this month's scheduled play times, visit www.BurbankCa.gov/Dropin.

Slide into Sunday

3

JUL

Go for a swim

  • Wednesday
  • Verdugo Aquatic Facility & McCambridge Pool

Cool off this summer at one of our pools! For pool hours, visit www.BurbankCa.gov/Aquatics.

Swimming Pool

4

JUL

Happy July 4th!

  • Thursday
  • Starlight Bowl

Enjoy the Fireworks at the Starlight Bowl 4th of July celebration. Get your tickets at Starlightbowl.com. 

July 4th

5

JUL

VISIT A GALLERY SHOW

  • Friday
  • Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center

Enjoy Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center's newest art gallery! Catherine Bauknight's Photography will be displayed from July 5 to July 25. Admission is free.

Bocce Ball

6

JUL

Volunteer at Dig Burbank event

  • Saturday

Volunteer at this month's Dig Burbank event. Visit www.BurbankCA.gov/DigBurbank to find out how to get involved.

Trails

7

JUL

Register for summer camp

Summer Specialty Camps are still open for registration! View the available camps at BurbankParks.com.

Softball
 

8

JUL

Explore our webpage!

  • Monday

Learn about all the Parks and Recreation July offerings! View our July is Parks and Rec Month Video. 

DIG Burbank

9

JUL

View the BVP Newsletter! 

  • Tuesday
  • www.Burbankca.gov/BVP 

The BVP (Burbank Volunteer Program) newsletter provides volunteer program highlights and much more information! Visit www.Burbankca.gov/BVP to view the latest newsletter.  

Slide into Sunday

10

JUL

Learn about the vbas

  • Wednesday
  • Burbank Animal Shelter

Visit www.Thevbas.org to learn about VBAS (Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter). Find out how to become a volunteer! 

DIG Burbank

11

JUL

Introduce a senior to a 55+ Center

  • Thursday Joslyn Adult Center & Tuttle Senior Center 

The Joslyn Adult Center and the Tuttle Senior Center provide adults 55+ with daily activities, events, and resources. Visit www.Burbankca.gov/Adults55 to learn more! 

DIG Burbank

12

JUL

Purchase STARLIGHT BOWL TICKETS

  • Friday
  • Starlightbowl.com 

Get your summer concert series tickets today! 

DIG Burbank

13

JUL

Attend a kitten fair 

  • Saturday
  • Burbank Animal Shelter 
Visit the Burbank Animal Shelter on select Saturdays to view the adoptable kittens! To learn more, visit www.thevbas.org. 
DIG Burbank

14

JUL

Attend a moonlight hike

  • Sunday
  • Stough Canyon Nature Center

Register for one of our upcoming moonlight hikes! Visit www.BurbankParks.com to register now. 

DIG Burbank
 

15

JUL

Visit the stough canyon nature center

  • Monday
  •  
  •  
Stough Canyon Nature Center is a hub for all things nature! Stop by the center to learn more about local hiking trails, upcoming events, and the local wildlife. Visit www.Burbankca.gov/Naturecenter to learn more. 
Utility Box

16

JUL

Visit the mural at mccambridge recreation center

  • Tuesday

 Come see Burbank's newest mural, " A community in action," at McCambridge Recreation Center. 

Burbank Volunteer Program

17

JUL

learn more about the free mulch program 

  • Wednesday

The City of Burbank Forestry Division offers free mulch to Burbank residents at convenient pick-up locations throughout the City. The Pick-up locations and additional information can be found HERE!

Valley Skate Park

18

JUL

gO FOR A WALK AT YOUR NEAREST PARK 

  • Thursday

Take an evening stroll at your local park! 

DIG Burbank

19

JUL

use your local public fitness equipment 

  • Friday

Did you know Burbank has three parks with public fitness equipment? Find out what location is closest to you by visiting our recreational amenities tab on the facilities directory page!

Fab Four at Starlight

20

JUL

Purchase tickets to upcoming sporting EVENTS 

  • Saturday

The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to an upcoming sporting event! Tickets can be purchased at www.BurbankParks.com. 

Pickleball

21

JUL

rent the batting cage at george izay park 

  • Sunday

Enjoy an afternoon at the Batting Cage! Batting cage rental information can be found at www.BurbankCa.gov/Sports

Verdugo Aquatic Facility

22

JUL

VIEW THE FALL 2024 RECREATION GUIDE

The Fall Recreation Guide is now out! View the guide now by clicking HERE.

  •  

23

JUL

Go for a hike

  • Tuesday

Burbank has three beautiful hiking trails. Visit the Stough Canyon Nature Center webpage to learn more about the trails! 


24

JUL

Play Pickleball 

  • Wednesday

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines the many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Many players enjoy the social aspects of the game, and the ability to stay active in their communities. Pickleball court information. 

Valley Skate Park

25

JUL

VISIT THE CHANDLER BIKE PATH

  • Thursday

The Chandler bike path stretches 2.2 miles from Mariposa Street to Clybourn Avenue, providing a safe route for biking and walking.


26

JUL

Visit the activity pool

  • Friday
  • Verdugo Aquatic Facility 

The activity pool at Verdugo Aquatic Facility is the perfect place to beat the summer heat. The pool features two water slides that will keep you coming back all summer long! 

Fab Four at Starlight

27

JUL

Have a picnic at your local park

  • Saturday

Your local park is the perfect place to picnic! View our picnic areas HERE. 

Pickleball

28

JUL

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PLAYGROUND

  • Sunday

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with your little ones at your local playground!

Verdugo Aquatic Facility