Today marks the beginning of Summer and it's the longest day of the year!  The UK Cooperative Extension Office, in conjunction with Owensboro Parks and Recreation, are celebrating with THE LONGEST DAY OF PLAY!!  The fun gets underway at 4pm this afternoon at Moreland Park in Owensboro!  And there is truly something for everyone!  Check out the list of FREE activities for the entire family!

Here's a list of the events . . .

Walking, Wiffle Ball, Dancing, Pitching, Parachutes, Tennis, Jump Rope, Basketball, Bicycling, Gardening, Running, Kickball, Baseball/Softball, Disc Golf, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Hopscotch, Frisbee Toss, Croquet, Horseshoes and Soccer!

Plus . . . there will be door prizes (or rather "outdoor" prizes!  LOL!), refreshments, and FREE FOOD!!  Plus, the first 300 participants will get a FREE ice skating ticket to the Edge Ice Center!

So, head on over to Moreland Park this afternoon and take part in THE LONGEST DAY OF PLAY!  It's presented by State Farm Insurance and is sponsored by Owensboro Parks and Recreation, the UK College of Agriculture, The Daviess County Cooperative Extension Office, the HealthPark, Daviess County Public Schools, the Daviess County Community Early Childhood Council and the Green River District Health Department!

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