Did You Know?
87 percent of people agree that parks and recreation is an important service provided by their local government. – NRPA 2021 Engagement Report
LPR serves as a wellness hub for members of our community, connecting them to programs and services that advance health equity, improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life. Check out some of our program numbers from 2021 showing the impact of what we do! LPR 2021 Infographic »
Previous DYK for 2022:
January
- In the spring of 2021, 2,794 children participated in Liberty Parks & Rec (LPR) youth sports and a yearly total of 4,484! – LPR By The Numbers
February
- More than 874,000 Americans died of cardiovascular disease in 2019, according to the American Heart Association - Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics
March
- In March and April 2020, national estimates of food insecurity more than tripled to 38%. - American Journal of Public Health
April
- April is National Volunteer Month and the efforts of volunteers worldwide are equal to 109 million full-time workers. - Bureau of Labor Statistics
May
- The Liberty Parks & Rec (LPR) Horticultural team maintains 127 garden beds and 11 containers, plus trimming and adding mulch around more than 100 trees throughout Liberty. They use at least 160 cubic yards of mulch each year. That’s 107,870 pounds, 54 tons or 2 tractor trailer trucks full! – LPR by the numbers
June
- Summer camps provide many benefits for kids including socializing, building friendships, limiting screen time, getting exercise, learning new things and making memories. – all4kids.org