Kids To Parks Day In Stamford May 18

From the City of Stamford: On May 18, 2019, hundreds of thousands of children and families nationwide will take part in the 9th annual Kids to Parks Day (KTP Day). National Park Trust, working with cities and partners across the country, created KPT Day to connect kids and families with their local, state, and national parks.

Hundreds of KTP Days are hosted nationwide, including here in Stamford. Through teaching the next generation to appreciate our public lands, National Park Trust is working to foster future park enthusiasts and create the next generation of park stewards.

Mayor David R. Martin recently proclaimed Stamford’s Kids to Parks Day and encourages residents to attend Stamford’s KTP Day event, which is being organized by Stamford Recreation Services.

“We have wonderful parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas in Stamford that provide excellent spaces for outdoor play. I invite all Stamford city residents to join Stamford Recreation Services department outdoors on May 18th, for Kids to Parks Day,” said Mayor David Martin.

Residents are invited to join in the nationwide movement for an afternoon of fun at Scalzi Park. Children ages 2-14 can enjoy bounce houses, obstacle courses and more:

When: Saturday, May 18 from 11AM-2PM
Where: Scalzi Park
Cost: FREE

For more information about Kids to Parks Day visit the National Park Trust website. To learn more about Stamford’s Kids to Parks Day, visit the Stamford Recreation Services website.

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