Director’s Letter – Summer 25

Dear Airway Heights Community,

First, let me start with a huge THANK YOU to our community for your incredible support in voting the Airway Heights Rec Center as one of the region’s best health clubs/gyms in the Inlander’s Best of Readers Poll! Your continued support of this facility means the world to us.

As we look ahead to the summer months, we can’t help but focus on July as Parks & Rec Month. This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Parks & Recreation Month, and the theme “Build Together, Play Together” couldn’t be more fitting. When our amazing staff works hard to provide outstanding programs and spaces for our community members, and the community shows up day in and day out to support, it is this combination that builds a great community—creating a stronger, healthier, and more connected place for everyone to thrive.

This summer, we are looking forward to another fantastic season of activities and enjoying our outdoor spaces. Our Parks staff are already busy preparing our parks to look their best. We’ve planned an exciting lineup of programs for all ages, including Youth Sports Camps (back after a successful debut last year), summer coed slow-pitch softball, 55 & Better trips to neighboring community’s summer concerts, and, of course, our annual community festival, Airway Heights Day, with all its festivities to wrap up the season.

This guide is filled with amazing opportunities to continue showing your support, engaging with other community members, and connecting with our wonderful Parks & Recreation staff.

Thank you,

J.C. Kennedy

Parks & Recreation Director