SANTA CRUZ, CA — There’s no excuse to be bored during the month of July – the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer a full slate of activities as part of “July is Parks and Recreation Month,” which is a national celebration that has taken place since 1985 http://www.nrpa.org/july/.

The variety of activities range from movies on the beach at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to walks, games and volleyball. New this year is a free Rec Swim Day at Harvey West Pool on Sunday, July 14 and an introduction to the new Emma McCrary Trail on Friday, July 19. See the full list of activities and choose your favorites! Most important, mark your calendars and tell your family and friends about this free summer fun in Santa Cruz.

Admission to all events is FREE and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For details, call 831-420-5270.