Hosting events at the park one last time before school starts again is one of the best ways to get residents outside and have fun. Find out what activities your community members want to partake in by reading our guide on the most creative outdoor event ideas to throw at the community park.
Host a Fitness Class
Fitness is all the rage in this new decade—with more community members finding their preferred workout styles, hosting a fitness class or two in the park is the best way to start the introduction process for everyone. From yoga to pilates and tai chi, everyone of all ages will have fun coming out and moving around.
While creating fitness class schedules, reach out to local studios and hire professionals to teach a session one day a week. Every class needs one to two instructors who can help guide various levels of exercises.
Invite Community Members To Sit Under the Stars
Does your park have a lake or pond? If so, take advantage by offering canoeing under the stars or paddle boarding—this event also works with community pools! Everyone loves to get outside and hit the water, but there’s something serene about paddling amidst the stars.
Rent out canoe gear through a high school or a specialty company. Hire an instructor to teach boaters how to steer and sit in a boat. Additionally, encourage boaters to look up and search for constellations while coasting in the water.
Host a Movie Night
Whether the town likes comedies, dramas, or old silent pictures, there’s never a wrong time to host an outdoor movie night. In the park, create an area with a giant screen, projector, and rope to divide sections for families to sit in.
Movie nights are a classic get-together many families enjoy inside their homes. Still, with their movie playing on a Friday night at the park, they have a reason to meet with friends, sprawl on a blanket, and watch while eating delicious snacks.
Food Truck Rally
There are many restaurants in town that the community needs to support more often. Instead of sitting outside, invite local restaurants to serve customers via food trucks. These vehicles are a favored amenity among commuters, but that doesn’t mean your community can’t enjoy a food truck event outside work hours.
While guests eat outside, don’t forget to provide seating underneath shades. Playground canopies make excellent additions to events, especially when they involve tasty foods. Ensure the shelters have enough seating and shade for everyone to enjoy their meals.
Finding creative event ideas to hold in the park is a great way to bring the community outside and have fun. Work with an event planning team to get everyone together by selecting an experience to host and making it fun for all age groups.
