The Tumwater City Council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month, as city staff prepares for Fourth of July activities around town.
Parks & Recreation Department Director Chuck Denney received the proclamation at a council meeting on Tuesday, July 1.
He went on to mention the various programs the city has going on this week.
Tumwater’s Independence Day Parade begins at the corner of Capitol Boulevard and Lee Street at 11 a.m. The parade will move south to Israel Road, continue past city hall, and end at the intersection of Linderson Way and Israel Road. Denney said this year’s parade features 80 entries.
Later in the day, the Tumwater Artesian Family Festival at Tumwater Valley Golf Course will start welcoming visitors at 6 p.m. This year’s program features music by DJ K12, performers Jeff Evans and Matt Henry, and various activities for families to enjoy.
At the same venue, the Thunder Valley Fireworks show will light up the sky at 10:15 p.m. Sponsored by the Nisqually Indian Tribe, the show is advertised as the county’s biggest fireworks show.
“That's the biggest show that anyone in our region will see at any time all year long,” Denney said.
Denney said the city’s Fourth of July festivities draw people almost equal to the city’s entire population. He said the day takes a lot of effort and planning, and expressed appreciation for his staff and other city departments coordinating the events.
The city’s proclamation aligns with the United States House of Representatives designation of July as National Park and Recreation Month.
The proclamation recognizes parks and recreation programs as an integral part of the community.
It acknowledges that such programs help keep the community healthy and active by providing spaces for active recreation, athletics, camps and competitions.
It also recognizes the economic value of such programs as they help increase property values, bring in tourism, attract businesses and reduce crime.
The programs also help the environment by improving air and water quality, reducing floods, protecting groundwater and providing wildlife habitat.
The proclamation also honors all employees and volunteers in parks and recreation facilities.
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OlyBlues
Tumwater Parks is doing great things, but Chuck Denney needs to be held accountable for his corrupt and deceitful actions acting in concert with Mayor Sullivan to deceive the public on the removal of the Gerry Oak tree with his directives to city staff. It is very unfortunate after such a long career at the city he sold his soul to appease the Mayor. He was caught in emails as being part of the collusion. His career is now stained and tarnished and he should do the honorable thing and retire.
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