Seeking Fitness in the Park Instructor

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking individuals with prior fitness experience to instruct Fitness in the Parks sessions. Fitness in the Parks is a free exercise program that provides a variety of fitness opportunities within our parks and na...

Seeking Walk with Ease Instructor

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking individuals to become Walk With Ease certified to instruct during our upcoming sessions. Walk With Ease is a free, evidence-based exercise program developed by the Arthritis Foundation aiming to reduce the...

The NEW Smart Vending program! "Live Smart, Eat Smart"

See how the Department of Parks and Recreation has changed how we snack.

M-NCPPC is creating healthy communities through people, parks, and programs. We’re bringing healthier snack and beverage choices to our vending machines throughout our vario...

Celebrate National Heart Health Month throughout February!

The month of February is recognized as National Heart Health Month. The goal of National Heart Health month is to increase awareness surrounding heart disease. Heart disease is an umbrella term for several types of heart-related conditions. According to t...

View the Health & Wellness Action Plan

We are delighted to showcase the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Health & Wellness Action Plan. The Plan implements the health and wellness objectives of the Formula 2040: Functional Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space and demonstrat...