Hop-A-Park Day
Hop-A-Park Day:
A day to explore the parks in your neighborhood, Hop-A-Park Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday in July.
Year | Date | Day | Where |
2023 | 1st July | Saturday | United States |
2023 | 6th July | Saturday | United States |
2025 | 5th July | Saturday | United States |
Twitter Hashtags:
#Hop-A-ParkDay
Related: Other National Days Celebrated on July:
Why Hop-A-Park Day?
Parks are known to be a place to relax and indulge in basking in the glory of nature. It is a break from our everyday monotony and helps us feel relieved from stress. Most of the parks have trees, plants, and grassy areas to walk upon. However, some of the parks may also have playgrounds, fountains, monuments, etc. No matter, the kind of park it is, you are guaranteed to find peace of mind once you are there. Parks are also a great place to work out. There are parks with trails for biking, walking, etc. Parks can never bore you and it is suitable for everyone in the family too. And this day gives you more opportunity to explore this wonderful venue.
The day encourages us to take a break from our schedules and unwind. It is about taking some time to ourselves. It is also a day where you spend time in public space, imparting on the importance of public behavior. It is a day celebrating public spaces and a way to build communities. It is a place for everyone to come together, the children and the elderly, and enjoy their time together. This is why we spend a day hopping to your favorite park every year in July, the perfect season to step out.
How can we celebrate Hop-A-Park Day?
You can make this a memorable day in many ways and here are some ways that you can follow.
- As the day is all about parks, you can visit your favorite park on this day. Remember to clear out your schedule and spend some time in nature’s lap, feasting with your eyes on the greenery and relaxing into a peaceful state of mind.
- You can make it not just like a few minutes of relaxation but a day of fun with a picnic to go along. Plan out a picnic with friends and family on this day to the nearest park and you are guaranteed to enjoy it to the maximum. It would be a pleasant day as you enjoy picnic food under the shady trees.
- The best you can make out of the day is yet to come. As you step into the park, keep yourself away from electronic gadgets like mobile phones and laptops. It could be a tech detox as you enjoy the uninterrupted joy of being with nature.
- If you have other ideas or ways to make it a wonderful celebration, then remember to share them along with pictures on your social media with the hashtag #Hop-A-ParkDay.
Interesting facts about Hop-A-Park Day:
Every plan for the development of urban communities has involved a plan for a beautiful park. Parks have been in existence from time immemorial and involved practicing hunting, fine arts, etc. in the early days. Elaborately designed, these public spaces are a great place to find enjoyment and relaxation. But that is not all it is about.
- Walking or spending time in the fresh air and under the sun is beneficial for our health as evidenced by many different studies over time. And you get them in abundance in a park.
- Exercising, no matter for how small a time it is will give you unprecedented results. It will improve your health, lifespan, and quality of life too.
- As you exercise in the park, your body releases dopamine, a hormone associated with making you feel happy. Parks are the best place to let out your stress and feel happy and relaxed.
- A simple walk in the park can make the most out of your body. As you walk, you are exercising as many as 200 muscles with every step you take.
- According to studies, we walk as many as 7500 steps every day, as we commute to work, home, run errands, etc.
- Aerobic exercises also help in improving memory and doing it in a park will add to the pleasure.
History of Hop-A-Park Day:
Parks are an integral part of every community and hopping from park to park could prove to be the most exciting thing to do on any day. While the idea is exciting, we do not know the origins of this idea or who has initiated the celebration of hopping parks.