Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with Prince William County Parks!

Did you know that July is Park and Recreation Month? Created by the National Recreation and Park Association, Park and Recreation Month serves to highlight the essential and powerful role local park and recreation programs play in building stronger, more vibrant and more resilient communities all across the country. Launched in 1985, this year marks the 40th anniversary of Park and Recreation Month! This year’s theme is “Build Together, Play Together!” and we invite you to celebrate with us by exploring our many programs, events and activities happening throughout the month.  

Rec on Wheels  

Come join us at one of our Rec on Wheels events where we bring recreation and fun to you! We’ll have lawn games, group games, and other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. We’ll also have a Kona Ice truck onsite as well as a mobile gaming van. See all dates and locations below. 

July 16 – 5:30-7 pm – Marumsco Acre Lake Park 

July 23 – 5:30 -7 pm – Cloverdale Park 

July 30 - 5:30 - 7 pm - Fairmont Park (rescheduled from July 9 cancelled event)

Fridays at 5 

Fridays at 5, our free outdoor concert series provides music, fun and entertainment for people of all ages. On Friday, July 11 we’ll have the Special Occasions Band bringing 3 decades of musical influences to the stage featuring a wide variety of musical styles such as R&B, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Country, Latin, Pop, Gospel and Go-Go. DJ Moe Vibez will also be on hand to get you up and dancing! 

There will be food trucks as well as beverages available for purchase. Come join us starting at 5 pm at Sean T. Connaughton Plaza. Click here for more details. 

Amphitheater Shows 

Did you know that Prince William County Parks and Recreation has an amphitheater? The Jean C. Smith Amphitheater is located at Locust Shade Park and presents family entertainment during the late spring and summer months. The amphitheater has bench seating that is protected by a shade structure with additional seating available on the gently sloping grass area. 

July offers a variety of shows coming to the amphitheater—we’ve got puppets, reptiles, a magic show, and a free music performance. Check out all the details here.  

Fitness 

Want to focus on your fitness? Our popular Pilates Reformer Foundations class starting July 7 still has spots available. Or if you’re looking for something a little simpler to get your started, then check out our Walk with a Doc series. Each Walk with a Doc event is led by a healthcare provider who spends a few minutes talking about a relevant health topic. The walks are also an incredible opportunity for community members to connect, learn from each other, and celebrate both similarities and differences. These social connections are critical for a long and healthy life. Walkers should meet at the front desk at Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center, Thursday, July 24, 12 pm – 1 pm. 

If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a membership to really dial in on your fitness goals, now is the perfect time. Our Summer Pass Sale ends Monday, June 30. Click here for all the details to get your discounted pass while it lasts.

If you’d like to share your photos with us while you’re out enjoying our parks and facilities during July, Park and Recreation Month, we’d love to see them! Please tag us and use #pwcPARKS and #BuildTogetherPlayTogether.  

For parks information in the palm of your hand, be sure to download our RecMapper app before heading out to any of our parks, trails or facilities.  

Happy Park and Recreation Month!