Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism invites everyone to celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13, and to discover how parks build healthy communities.

Activities are planned through June 14. Organized by the National Recreation and Park Association, Family Health and Fitness Day promotes the importance of local parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy.

To celebrate, PRT encourages everyone to connect with the county office on Facebook to find out how they can celebrate safely. Posts beginning June 1 will give ideas and times to get ready to participate. Posts will include ideas on how your family can participate, on how your neighborhood can participate and how Gloucester PRT offers parks with space and trails for your participation.

Gloucester PRT will also have a Virtual 5K, with several courses throughout the county, or mark off and use your own course. Look for our yellow “A Frame” signs, at Beaverdam, Abingdon, Ark and Main Street, wit...