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Parks & Recreation Month 2026

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July is Park and Recreation Month, and we're celebrating the power of community!🌳☀️

This year's theme, "The Power Of...", celebrates how parks and recreation bring people together through play, nature, connection, and shared experiences. The power of parks isn't just found in the places themselves, but in the friendships, memories, and stronger sense of community they help create. That's what inspires our team each day.

Thanks to the generous support of Martin's Point Health Care, we're excited to offer FREE events throughout July! We hope you'll join us, explore something new, and celebrate the power of parks and recreation with us all month long. 

Download the calendar and start planning your July adventures ➡️ Parks Month 2026 Calendar

FREE CLASSES

Yoga in the Park
Tuesday, July 7
Tuesday, July 14
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Memorial Park, 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough
 
Join Scarborough Yoga teachers in Memorial Park and experience the benefits of yoga surrounded by the beauty of nature. These all-level classes offer a chance to balance your mind and body through breath work and movement, helping you release stress and flow with the rhythm of your own life. Get curious as you explore positions, range of motion, and balance, while tuning out the hustle and bustle of daily life to spend an hour tuning in to yourself. All bodies and experience levels are welcome. Recommended items: yoga mat or blanket, water, sunscreen, and sunglasses or a hat.
 

Chair Yoga
Every Wednesday in July
9:00 am - 10:00 am
SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough
 
Join Anne Esguerra, a IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist, for these FREE in-person chair yoga sessions in July. She offers a practice that leans into the curiosity of self study filled with avenues of accessibility, permission and exploration. We'll move, breathe and notice. What you choose to do with that is up to you.
 
 
Line Dancing
Wednesday, July 15
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough
Ever wanted to try line dancing? Whether you're brand new or a seasoned dancer, everyone is invited to kick up their boots, learn beginner-friendly line dances, get some exercise, and make new friends. No experience or partner is needed, just come join the fun! (And don't worry, boots aren't required. Sneakers or other soft-soled shoes work great!) Instructor: Amy Bates from Body Positive
 
 
Zumba
Monday, July 20
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
SCS Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough
 
Zumba combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using principles from aerobic and fitness to achieve cardio and muscle-toning benefits. All ages and abilities are welcome, as every move can be modified to fit your needs. Instructor Dani can’t wait to share her passion for this fun fitness program with everyone! Instructor: Aubine Ntibandetse from Body Positive
 

Beginner Weight Lifting
Tuesday, July 21
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Memorial Park, 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough
 
Interested in learning the basics of weight lifting? Join Iron Legion for a beginner-friendly session focused on proper form, fundamental movements, and building confidence in the weight room. Perfect for anyone looking to get started.
 
 
SHiNE Dance Fitness
Friday, July 24
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Memorial Park, 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough
 
SHiNE is a follow-along group fitness class that pairs today's hottest music with simple, high-energy routines that make everyone feel like a dancer. The class blends hip hop, jazz, lyrical, and athletic-inspired movements that are fun and easy to learn. No dance experience is required, and low-impact options are provided for every routine. Instructors: Amy, Mallory and Meredith from Body Positive
 

JI-BEH Martial Arts
Tuesday, July 28
Ages 4-12 | 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Ages 13+ | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Memorial Park, 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough
 
Join us for an exciting and empowering introduction to martial arts with JI-BEH Martial Arts. These age-specific classes are designed to build confidence, focus, and physical fitness through the fundamentals of Tang Soo Do. Each session emphasizes skill development, discipline, and fun in a supportive and engaging environment.
 

 

EVENTS

Pokémon in the Park
Saturday, July 11
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Memorial Park, 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join the Coastal Catchers at Memorial Park July 11th and 12th from 10am - 7pm and meet fellow trainers while enjoying giveaways, crafts, raffles, and more!

Community Services will be on site July 11th from 1pm - 4pm. Drop by for a craft or grab a sweet treat from the ice cream truck. Whether you're a longtime Trainer or just getting started, everyone is welcome!


Kids Jamboree
Monday, July 13
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Memorial Park, 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough

Join us at Memorial Park for a fun-filled evening just for kids! Enjoy games and activities, cool off with a treat from the ice cream truck, and stop by for tasty treats and fun giveaways. We'll have face painting, temporary tattoos, an inflatable slide, cotton candy, and plenty of other surprises. Bring the family and come join the fun. We can't wait to see you there!

This event, along with all of Park and Recreation Month, is proudly sponsored by Martin’s Point Health Care. Their generous support helps make fun, community-centered events like this possible.
 

Maine Backyard Campout
July 10-12
Spend the weekend under the stars! The Maine Recreation and Park Association invites families across the state to celebrate the annual Maine Backyard Campout by pitching a tent in the backyard, camping with friends or family, or even building a cozy indoor fort. However you camp, it's a great opportunity to unplug, enjoy the outdoors, and make lasting memories.
 

Wacky Water Day
Tuesday, July 21
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Memorial Park, 5 Durant Drive, Scarborough

Slip into your swimsuits, grab your towels, and enjoy splash-filled fun at the park! We’ll have sprinklers, splash zones, water blasters, bubbles, and more to help you stay cool. Sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Just bring your family and enjoy some refreshing summer fun!
 

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