Parks offer opportunities to enrich the quality of life for persons of all ages and abilities. Children who participate in the many programs through Medford Parks and Recreation benefit from a safe and enriching environment. Adults who participate in a variety of social and recreational opportunities benefit from the social connections and interactions that are fundamental to their well-being. Parks and recreation programs offer a multitude of opportunities to engage in arts, music and sports. A park can be a symbol of vitality and character and add to the overall quality of life within a community. Parks are more than places to recreate and relate to nature. Strong, established parks are the focal point of communities. They are places for social and cultural exchange.