⚠️ Locust Shade Park will be CLOSED on Monday, April 29. Scheduled improvements of the main road of the park to include a new asphalt application will be happening on this day. 📍 Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Dr, Triangle

⚠️ Locust Shade Park will be CLOSED on Monday, April 29. Scheduled improvements of the main road of the park to include a new asphalt application will be happening on this day. 📍 Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Dr, Triangle

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Parks & Recreation

Overview

Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report

Your copy of the 2023 Annual Report for Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation. Within these pages you will discover our accomplishments and learn about our impact on the community as well as what's ahead to come in calendar year 2024.

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2023 State of the Parks Video Address

Watch Seth Hendler-Voss, Director of Prince William County Parks & Recreation deliver the 2023 State of the Parks address highlighting DPR's accomplishments in the last year, the impact parks have had on our community and plans for the near future.

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MISSION

Create recreational and cultural experiences for a more vibrant community.

VISION

Be a lead collaborator in delivering solutions for holistic community transformation.

The Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) manages 5,000+ acres of parkland comprised of more than 80 park properties and 60+ miles of trails. Our staff operates a diverse portfolio of recreational facilities, services, and programs, hosting many patrons annually and providing unique leisure experiences for residents of all ages, abilities, and recreational interests.

Our Park System

57 Developed Parks	2 Water Parks
2 Fitness & Aquatic Centers	23 Community Centers
4 Community Pools	45 holes of Disc Golf & Mini Golf (*18 disc at Forest Greens Golf Course, 9 disc at Lake Ridge Park, 18 mini at Locust Shade Park)
Marina Facilities & Fishing	6 Sports Complexes
Racquetball Courts	2 Dog Parks
28 Outdoor Basketball Courts	Over 500 acres of cultural landscapes
2 Skate Parks	273 sports fields (including programmed school fields)
13 Historic Sites	47 Playgrounds
Over 60 miles of Hiking, Biking & Equestrian Trails

CAPRA Accreditation

In October, 2020 Prince William County Parks & Recreation was awarded national accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. Prince William County is now the 13th accredited agency in the Commonwealth.

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