07/17/2026
Be careful out there today everyone!
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) has canceled all outdoor programs and activities scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, due to the Code Purple Air Quality Alert issued for the metropolitan Washington region. The Virginia Department of Environmental Qualityβs air quality forecasts for Northern Virginia are for Code Red or Code Purple.
As a result of the unhealthy air quality forecasts, all athletic fields, outdoor pools and splash pads will be closed on Friday, July 17, 2026. In addition, all PRCS outdoor camps hosted in Loudoun County have been moved indoors or canceled.
Residents should postpone visits to Loudoun County parks, playgrounds and other PRCS outdoor facilities due to the unhealthy air quality. Loudoun PRCS indoor programs provided at indoor spaces will continue as scheduled.
All sporting events hosted at PRCS athletic fields and outdoor pools are canceled on Friday, July 17.
Loudoun PRCS regrets any inconvenience, but operational adjustments are warranted for the safety of Loudoun County residents.
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