July is National Parks and Recreation Month and, to celebrate, Syracuse Parks & Recreation is organizing a photo contest that will highlight its vibrant and beautiful parks system.

All amateur photographers in grades 12 and under are eligible to participate in the contest, which runs from June 16 to July 27. Contest categories include “Fun in the Sun,” “Playing in the Parks,” “Picturesque Parks” and “Park Selfies.”

All photos must be taken within the Syracuse Parks System. Three of the contest winners will receive $50 each, have their photos displayed in the Syracuse Community Center’s lobby and published in The Mail Journal and on StaceyPageOnline.com.

A complete list of rules and submission criteria can be viewed online at www.syracuseparks.org or picked up at the Syracuse Community Center.