Current Work The ParkRx Santa Cruz County Working Group thanks both our prescribing and delivery partners for their dedication to help connect people with nature for health. At right: Our Spring 2022 season ParkRx SCC Prescription 1-pager developed as our first step in this pilot. This 1-pager is actively being prescribed by our health partners. |
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The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department is providing leadership staff to serve on the ParkRx Santa Cruz County Advisory and is assessing ParkRx eligible programs to serve the community. The Latest: As the movement continues to develop and grow momentum daily, we started by identifying existing activities and opportunities aligned with ParkRx that are: · Free/low cost · Taking place outdoors If you have any questions about City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, you can visit their website at: www.santacruzparksandrec.com |
County Park Friends works at the intersection of Park and Health Equity. We are excited to see the movement grow and to help lead ParkRx SCC to offer tangible improvements to health by activating our rich natural resources. Resources are available now, many even without a prescription. Go to our webpage to learn more The Latest: Our programs are: Free/low cost Outdoors Co-designed and delivered by community leaders Meanwhile, we are also working with our partners to pilot prescription of these programs with local medical professionals. If you have any questions about County Park Friends ParkRx activities and opportunities or would like to join our efforts in offering free/low-cost outdoor activities, please contact: Mariah or Brenda at 831.200.9403 or Mariah.roberts@countyparkfriends.org |
The Santa Cruz County Parks Department is providing staff to the Advisory. As a leader in this work, staff have identified existing resources, programs and activities, indicated them with the ParkRx logo in their upcoming Activities Catalog. The Latest: When you see the ParkRx logo in the upcoming Santa Cruz County Parks Activity Guide (coming soon!), you know a program will be: Offered outdoors Low cost, free or have scholarship available Supportive of health and wellness For more information: jaime.jimenez@santacruzcounty.us Registration by phone: #831-454-7941 |
Capitola Recreation is providing leadership staff to serve on the ParkRx Santa Cruz County Advisory and is developing ParkRx eligible programs to serve the community. The Latest: As the movement continues to develop and grow momentum daily, we started by identifying existing activities and opportunities aligned with ParkRx by: Being free/low cost and Primarily taking place outdoors If you have any questions, you can visit their website at https://www.cityofcapitola.org/recreation |