How do Parks and Recreation Programs Benefit Individuals and the Community?
Parks offer opportunities to enrich the quality of life for persons of all ages and abilities. Children who participate in the many programs through Medford Parks and Recreation benefit from a safe and enriching environment. Adults who participate in a variety of social and recreational opportunities benefit from the social connections and interactions that are fundamental to their well-being. Parks and recreation programs offer a multitude of opportunities to engage in arts, music and sports. A park can be a symbol of vitality and character and add to the overall quality of life within a community. Parks are more than places to recreate and relate to nature. Strong, established parks are the focal point of communities. They are places for social and cultural exchange.
