Family & Special Events July is Parks & Recreation Month! The City of Palos Heights has designated July as Parks & Recrea on Month. All residents are encouraged to recognize the wonderful benefits derived from the quality parks and recrea on programs in our community. Parks & Recrea on are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our communi es, ensuring the health of all ci zens, and contribu ng to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and region. Parks & Recrea on programs increase a community’s economic prosperity through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, the a rac on and reten on of businesses, and crime reduc on. Palos Heights Parks & Recrea on will be having family friendly outdoor ac vi es on July 12th, 19th and 26th to help promote ge ng children and families back outdoors and connec ng with nature. We encourage as many people as possible to come out and enjoy these great events. All Ages The Palos Heights Parks and Recrea on Department and the Palos Heights Police Department will be hos ng the first ever Bike Safety Rodeo! We will start the Rodeo with a bike safety course offered by the Police Department. Then all par cipants will get a chance to test their knowledge on a miniature riding course. We will also have bike safety checks and will be giving away FREE HELMETS! This event is free to the community and for all ages! All par cipants should bring their bikes! Saturday, July 12th 10:00am-1:00pm Palos Heights Parks and Recrea on Center Bike Safety Rodeo! Free! Family Picnic and Game Day! Free! All Ages Gather the whole family for an exci ng day at the Recrea on Center. Bring a picnic lunch and be ready to par cipate in some old fashion picnic games. We will be doing an egg race, potato sack races, water balloon toss, and much much more! We will also be making Ice Cream Sundaes with lots of different toppings! Saturday, July 19th 11:00am-1:00pm Palos Heights Parks and Recrea on Center All Ages Bring the whole family, the tent, and sleeping bags to snooze under the stars at Lake Katherine located at 7402 Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights. There will be a variety of ac vi es that will keep your family ac ve and entertained throughout the evening. We will have a camp fire to tell stories around and eat smores! Dinner and a light breakfast will be served. Families are welcome to bring snacks. All Campsites are primi ve (No electricity). Ac vity 451301A1 Day F-SA Date Jul 25-26 Time 5:00pm-9:00am Fee R$18/NR$27 (per campsite) 8 Palos Heights Parks & Recreation | 708.361.1807