Kids to Parks Day
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Kids to Parks Day has been changed to Parks to Kids Day for 2020 by the National Park Trust. Unfortunately, there will not be a sanctioned event on Saturday, May 16, 2020 led by Annapolis Recreation and Parks. Instead, please spend this day with your family and enjoy local parks while following the safety precautions that are in place at this time.
Kids to Parks Day is an annual opportunity for youth and adults to enjoy local parks, trails and outdoor activities in our great town!
Pictures from Kids to Parks Day 2019!
Launched in 2011, Kids to Parks Day is a nationwide celebration of the great outdoors organized by National Park Trust (NPT) and is designed to connect kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands. By discovering and exploring our public lands, kids across the country can learn about park stewardship, outdoor recreation, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), and the history of our country. In addition, by teaching our kids to appreciate and enjoy our public lands, we can foster future outdoor enthusiasts and create the next generation of park stewards and caretakers of these important places. Because kids need parks – and parks need kids! Each year in preparation for Kids to Parks Day, which is always hosted on the third Saturday of May, NPT works with cities and towns, teachers, families, park and public lands officials and numerous partners across the country to invite kids of all ages to create their own adventures at one of the thousands of park events and programs featured on the NPT site.
For additional questions about Kids to Parks Day in Annapolis, please contact Archie Trader.
The following was the Schedule of Events for Kids to Parks Day 2019 (held May 18 in Truxtun Park)
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 - 9:30 am | Welcome, Recreation and Parks Director Archie Trader | “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center parking lot by Griscom |
| 9 - 9:30 am |
Proclamation, Alderman Marc Rodriguez, Ward 5 | “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center parking lot by Griscom |
| 9:30 - 10:30 am |
Fishing with Annapolis Police Department | Truxtun Park Boat Ramp |
| 9:30 am - 1 pm |
Wild Bird Introduction with Raptor's Eye | Collison Field |
| 10 am - 12 pm |
River Art with Arundel Rivers Federation |
Pavilion 2 (by Skateboard Park) |
| 10 am - 12 pm |
Stand Up Paddleboarding by SUP |
Truxtun Park Boat Ramp |
| 10 am - 12 pm |
Bike Safety with PedalPower Kids |
Truxtun Park Pool parking lot |
| 10 am - 12 pm |
Bike Check with Annapolis Police Department |
Truxtun Park Pool parking lot |
| 10 am - 12 pm |
Pick Up Flag Football |
Griscom Field 1 |
| 10 am - 12 pm |
Pick Up Basketball |
Callahan Courts 1 & 2 |
| 10 am - 12 pm |
Skateboard Open Skate with Chris Opilla |
Truxtun Skateboard Park |
| 10 am - 12 pm |
Information Table by Blue Star Families |
Truxtun Park Pool parking lot |
| 12 - 1 pm |
Boat Exhibition by the City of Annapolis Harbormaster |
Truxtun Park Boat Ramp |
| 12:15 - 1 pm |
FREE hot dogs for lunch (while supplies last) |
Truxtun Park Pool parking lot |