Salina Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to attend a fun family-filled event for the 4th of July celebration.

On Friday, July 4th 'Play Day in the Park' will be held at Oakdale Park from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm for&nbsp;a day full of live entertainment, face painting, sidewalk chalk, games, food and more.&nbsp;

Those interested in joining can do so by accepting an e-vite on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1031445565764133?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Salina Parks and Recreation Facebook page&nbsp;</a>.&nbsp;

This event is free and open to the public.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751034841232.jpeg" alt="Play Day in the Park July 4th in Oakdale Park; photo courtesy of Salina Parks &amp; Recreation" />
 <figcaption>Play Day in the Park July 4th in Oakdale Park; photo courtesy of Salina Parks &amp; Recreation</figcaption>
 </figure>By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostSalina Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to attend a fun family-filled event for the 4th of July celebration.On Friday, July 4th 'Play Day in the Park' will be held at Oakdale Park from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm for&nbsp;a day full of live entertainment, face painting, sidewalk chalk, games, food and more.&nbsp;Those interested in joining can do so by accepting an e-vite on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1031445565764133?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Salina Parks and Recreation Facebook page&nbsp;</a>.&nbsp;This event is free and open to the public.&nbsp;

4th of July celebration happening in Oakdale Park