Our 70th Anniversary Celebration

GET READY TO CELEBRATE!

On January 19th, the Rec & Park District turned 70 years old and we have lots of plans in the works to celebrate this exciting anniversary milestone all year long! Watch for fun virtual and in-person (when allowed) commemorative activities for the whole family!

Check back for more activity details! All ages welcome to participate!

ABOUT PLEASANT HILL RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT

Established on January 19, 1951, Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District was formed by the citizens who valued parks and recreational opportunities for all people in their community. Rec & Park became a special district, a unique government entity, separate from the City of Pleasant Hill and other organizations, and has grown to become a cornerstone of what makes Pleasant Hill such a great place to live. Today, Rec & Park provides and manages extensive District-owned parks, community facilities, open space, and recreation programs and events throughout the community. The support of the community and the countless volunteers over the years has been tremendous and paramount to many of Rec & Park efforts to improve, build and make life better for everyone.

Our Vision: To be the leaders in providing WOW! experiences every day.

70th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL PODCAST MINI-SERIES:

In March 2021, Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District continues our year-long 70^th-anniversary celebration with a new mini-podcast series called “Trailblazing Women in District History.” This podcast will feature an interview with a past or current female Rec & Park employee who has been a trailblazer for other women in the industry and who have made a big impact in the District’s history. This podcast also ties in with our celebration of National Women’s History Month, a month-long celebration to acknowledge women’s contributions to history, culture, and society.

Episode 1: Meet District Trailblazer, Michelle Lacy

Episode 2: Meet District Trailblazer, Jennifer McGarry

Episode 3: Meet District Trailblazer, Juli Gianti

Episode 4: Meet District Trailblazer, Tina Young

CELEBRATE YOUR LOVE!

Thank you to all our FEBRUARY WEDDING PHOTO CONTEST participants! Dan & Ron’s photo was randomly drawn from several entries to celebrate couples who were married in one of our District facilities over the past 70 years. Dan and Ron were married in 2015 at our Pleasant Hill Senior Center. Each of the participating couples was married in one of our District facilities over the past 70 years!

Please help us wish the following beautiful couples a very Happy Anniversary!

❤️ Dan & Ron (m.2015) -(Contest winners)

❤️ Paul & Sheila (m.1992)

❤️ Paul & Denise (m. 1986)

❤️ Allison & Dustin (m. 2018)

❤️ Anthony & Mary (m.2015)

We are celebrating all the years of love by posting the photos to our Facebook and Instagram @pleasanthillrec.

70th Anniversary Fun Wedding Fact:

Prior to the pandemic, did you know that District facilities hosted, on average, over 75 weddings a year? Over 70 years, that's over 5,250 weddings! Now that's a whole lot of love and new beginnings! Definitely, something to celebrate!

JOIN THE 70th BIRTHDAY CLUB!

Are you turning 70 years old this year? Have a family member or friend who turns 70? Guess what?! PH Rec & Park District turns 70 this year too and we'd love to celebrate together!!

Join our 70th Birthday Club to receive a personalized birthday card and some fun surprises too!

Send us your name, birthdate, contact information, and photo (optional) to 70years@pleasanthillrec.com with the subject line: Join Birthday Club. FREE to join!

We will also keep our 70th birthday club members informed about our latest District 70th birthday activities happening all year long so they don't miss out on all the fun!

For more information about our year-long 70th-anniversary celebration, follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @pleasanthillrec.

Happy 70th Birthday!