Mayor Craig Corman and the City Council and staff emphasized the importance of public recreation spaces. (photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills)

The Beverly Hills City Council on July 21 joined communities across the state to celebrate July as Parks Make Life Better Month, a public awareness campaign promoting the benefits of parks and recreation. Led by Mayor Craig Corman, the City Council also recognized the Beverly Hills Community Services Department for the vital role it serves in ensuring parks provide recreation opportunities and enriching programs for residents.

For information, visit beverlyhills.org/201/community-services.