InsideNova: Best of Prince William 2026
Prince William County Parks & Recreation is proud to announce that it has been voted "Best Of" in 11 categories in InsideNoVa’s 2026 Best of Prince William contest. The winners were chosen by nearly 19,000 individual voters who went online in April to support their favorite businesses, people and organizations in Prince William County.
Fridays at 5
Kick off your weekend on select Friday evenings with live music, dancing, and fun for the whole family! Experience our FREE Outdoor Concert Series with your neighbors, family and friends while you enjoy delicious meals prepared by local food trucks and sip beer and wine (available for purchase for adults 21+). Come out and enjoy live performances, games and more!
Summer Playground Challenge
How Many Prince William County Parks & Recreation Playgrounds Can Your Family Explore? We've rounded up plenty of playgrounds to choose from—visit and check-in using the RecMapper App at 20 or more PWC Parks & Recreation playgrounds, in any order and on your own schedule, to earn an exclusive "Explore More" prize pack! Download the Prince William County Parks & Recreation app to play!
Community Pools
PWC community pools and waterparks are now open weekdays for the 2026 season. Join us for special upcoming events!
Rec on Wheels at Ellis Barron Park
Join us July 8 as we celebrate the NRPA's Park & Recreation Month with a FREE Rec on Wheels event at Ellis Barron Park! We bring recreation and fun to you! Come out and enjoy an evening filled with lawn games and other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!
FREE Movie in the Park: The Sandlot
A FREE family movie night in the park is a perfect chance to relax and enjoy a safe and special night under the stars. Bring your lawn chair or blankets for seating on the lawn.
Design Day Workshop
Join Prince William County Parks & Recreation, Amazon and KABOOM! on Wednesday, August 5 for a Design Day Workshop where you and your child(ren) will help us design the new play space at George Hellwig Memorial Park! Your support is essential to making this project a success.
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Create recreational and cultural experiences for a more vibrant community.
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Be a lead collaborator in delivering solutions for holistic community transformation.
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The Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation operates a 4,400+ acre park system comprised of 81 properties and 60+ trail miles. Our staff operates a diverse portfolio of recreational facilities, services, and programs, hosting over 2 million visits annually and providing unique leisure experiences for residents of all ages, abilities, and recreational interests.
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