(June 4, 2015) Summer is heating up in Ocean Pines as several popular events offered by the Recreation and Parks Department return for the season.
Children will have the chance to explore all sorts of work vehicles at Big Truck Day on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Pines. This annual free event features fire trucks, dump trucks, tractors as well as other vehicles.
Monday Movies in the Park returns for its second season beginning Monday, June 15 at 8 p.m. in White Horse Park. A different free family-friendly movie will be shown every Monday through Aug. 31. Concessions will be for sale. Visit OceanPines.org for scheduled movies.
The Yacht Club pool will open up for families Wednesday evenings June 17-Sept. 2 from 6-8 p.m.  Games, contests and music will be part of the fun. Food and beverages will be for sale poolside.  The cost is $3 for swim members, $5 for Ocean Pines residents and $7 for non-residents.  
Only those swimming pay a fee.  
Ocean Pines’ popular summer music series, Thursday Concerts in the Park, will begin on Thursday, June 18 from 7-9 p.m.  A variety of free family-friendly musical performances will be held weekly through Aug. 27 at White Horse Park. Family games, food and more will be featured.  Visit OceanPines.org for scheduled performers.
These events are open to the public. For more information, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052.  
Information regarding additional recreational programs is available at www.OceanPines.org.