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Special Event
Event
Park Rx Day at Anacostia Park
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
3 hours
Description
The National Park Service is hosting a ParkRx Day at Anacostia Park on Saturday, April 22. This day focuses on the important role of parks and nature play in human health and overall wellbeing. Join us near the skating pavilion for a day of fun with activities like line dancing, zumba, roller skating, health screenings and nutrition education, art therapy, corn hole, an appearance by Buddy Bison, and more! We are expecting a couple hundred visitors to join us.
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Explore the power of parks for health on National Park RX Day.
What is ParkRX day?
It is a day celebrated across the national to support the growing movement of healthcare providers prescribing parks and nature to patients to improve human health.
Anacostia Park in partnership with The National Park Service Office of Public Health Your Park! Your Heath! Program. and Making a difference Konnect Foundation Incorporated.
Rx: Time in Nature
Prescribed: National Park Service
Date Filled: 4/22/2023
Refill: Unlimited
Time: 1-4PM
Yoga, Line Dancing, Zumba, and Skating
Health Screenings and Nutrition Education
Card Games, Cornhole, Connect Four, and Jenga
Art Therapy and Painting
Walk with a doc Nature Walk
Join us for a free day of fun as we celebrate the healing power of parks and promote nature as a health recourse.
Remember to bring your refillable cup or water bottle to stay hydrated.
Reservation or Registration: No
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