Discovery Park of America and Pediatric Place of Union City are partnering Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. to provide information about a wealth of resources and services available to children in this area. There will be vendors and organizations located throughout the park with information, fun activities for kids and plenty of swag for both children and adults during Pediatric Day at Discovery Park of America.
“This is an opportunity for parents to learn the latest in health trends, educational resources and special services available for children and their families,” said Dr. John Bates, pediatrician at the Pediatric Place in Union City. “We envision kids, parents and grandparents coming together for a fun day to learn more about how to keep their kids happy, healthy and safe.”
As the sponsor of Pediatric Day, Pediatric Place of Union City is paying the admission for all children ages 17 and under. “We want to encourage families to come to Pediatric Day together to explore all the resources we have in the area to enrich their lives,” Bates said.
According to Polly Brasher who works in education at the park, there will be everything from ambulances to helicopters at Discovery Park on Pediatric Day. “Our mission at Discovery Park is to inspire children and adults to discover new things in a fun and interactive way. We want children to climb into the back of an ambulance, get in the life-flight helicopter and be up close to firetrucks and emergency personal,” Brasher said. “So, then, if they ever have to experience an emergency transport, maybe they won’t be so scared.”
Free with your membership or park admission.
Check out who all will be there on Pediatric Day:
Pediatric Place – Sponsor of the whole day!
Air-Evac Lifeteam – Check out their helicopter!
Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union City
Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Tennessee
Carl Perkins Center
Happy Teeth Pediatric Dentistry
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Obion County Library
Priority EMS
Safe Kids of West Tennessee
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
*All programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice.