Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services

01/27/2023

Students from Heritage High School as part of the Loudoun County Public Schools CAMPUS Program visited The Senior Center of Leesburg for Teen Tech Thursday.

The tech-savvy Heritage High Schoolers, Samantha and Arely with their teacher Mr. Richie, provided expert help to members of the senior community with their technology questions on smartphones, tablets, and computers.

PRCS Senior Centers offer programs and special events throughout the year helping to foster generational connections that engage children, teens, and young adults with our senior community.

Loudoun PRCS oversees the operation of five senior centers throughout County, three adult day care centers, a home-delivered meals program for older adults, and the county’s Area Agency on Aging program as part of the Aging Services Division.

Ashburn Senior Center Carver Senior Center Dulles South Senior Center

01/26/2023

County is updating residents about the master planning process for Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services’ Franklin Park. Planners have modified potential amenities that may be added to the newly acquired land adjacent to Franklin Park and the existing park. Get details here: http://bit.ly/3Hz78PR

01/25/2023

Preschoolers at Loudoun Valley Community Center - LVCC enjoyed the brief snow showers and catching snowflakes at today.

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01/25/2023

Have fun and make a difference with your Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services!

Whether you are looking for a seasonal part-time role this Summer, or want to advance your career, PRCS provides training, competitive pay, and a supportive environment to meet your employment goals.

Visit loudoun.gov/prcsjobs to apply today.

Dulles South is now hiring Summer Camp Leaders and Supervisors to spend the summer instructing and supervising our summer camps while they hike, kayak, paddle board, fish, play sports, create arts and crafts, and more! Please visit email, call, or visit www.loudoun.gov/jobs and apply today.

01/25/2023

Lego your usual Friday plans and join the Lovettsville Community Center on February 10 to test your building block skills!

01/24/2023

Adaptive Recreation allows all individuals to participate in recreational programs, including overnight trips and fantastic getaways.

Our Adaptive Recreation team is on a winter wonderland tour to a resort where they are lounging by an indoor pool, floating in the lazy river, flying down water slides and having all kinds of fun!

Adaptive Recreation's next trip will take them to the magical kingdom of Disney World so stay tuned!

For more information about Adaptive Recreation and the wonderful services provided, visit loudoun.gov/adaptiverec.

01/23/2023

We are not a Full House yet!

Have fun and make a difference with your Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services!

Whether you are looking for a seasonal part-time role or want to advance your career, including opportunities at the new Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, PRCS provides training, competitive pay, and a supportive environment to meet your employment goals. Visit loudoun.gov/prcsjobs to apply today.

For more information, call 703-777-0343 or email [email protected].

01/23/2023

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce its Winter 2023 Caregiver Virtual Education Series beginning Tuesday, February 7. The free series for anyone providing care and support to a loved one includes life care planning and real-life tools you can use as you navigate the difficulties of being a care partner.

The series includes three educational programs: The Power of Routines! How a Routine Benefits People with Dementia on Tuesday, February 7 at 1 p.m.; Life Care Planning for the Senior facing a Continuum of Care Needs on Wednesday, February 15 at 10 a.m., and Become the Calmest Person in the Room…How to Manage Chaos in Dementia on Thursday, March 9 at 1 p.m. You can find more information on the educational programs at https://bit.ly/WinterAAACaregiverSeries.

To register for these free virtual programs, call 571-258-3490 or email the Area Agency on Aging at [email protected].

The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a division of the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Loudoun County AAA offers family caregivers numerous resources including support groups and educational events to provide support and insight.

01/22/2023

Thank you to the DC Beauty of Beijing Opera for their wonderful performance at the Ashburn Senior Center this past week to help celebrate the Lunar New Year. ✨

Happy Chinese (Lunar) New Year! 🎇🎆

01/21/2023

The Dulles South Recreation and Community Center (DSRCC) is a PRCS facility in southern Loudoun that offers numerous opportunities for swimming, fitness, fun, and much more!

Inside this 105,000-square-foot facility, DSRCC’s features include a leisure and competition pool, a climbing wall, fitness areas with cardio and weight equipment, an elevated indoor running track, an exercise/dance studio, a gymnasium, and an outdoor skate park.

The leisure pool features a 150-foot water slide, children’s play area, hot tub, vortex, lazy river, and a free swim and play area. The 25-yard by 50-meter competition pool features a moveable bulkhead and starting blocks.

DSRCC also offers aquatic programs, licensed preschool, and childcare programs as well as programs and classes for adults.

They also offer a wide variety of special events, including family fun events like movies on the lawn, and the upcoming Fairy Festival in April.

To learn more about the Dulles South Recreation and Community Center, visit www.loudoun.gov/dullessouthreccenter or follow the Dulles South Recreation and Community Center on Facebook and on Instagram .

01/19/2023

Great work by our little helpers at the Douglass Community Center who harvested their own indoor hydroponic gardens this week.

Not only do they get to enjoy fresh tomatoes, peppers, and other greens, but they also learn about the growing process.

01/18/2023

Join for an open house at the Cascades Senior Center.

Adults 55+ are invited to stop by the Cascades Senior Center on Friday, January 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their annual Open House. Tour the center and learn about the variety of programs offered at the center, including physical activities, wellness classes, movies, parties, arts, tech programs, and group games. The drop-in fee will be waived that day for visitors.

All new visitors will receive a gift bag with snacks and information about the center. New members who join the center during the Open House will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Senior Center at Cascades t-shirt.

The center is located at 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling, VA. For general information visit www.loudoun.gov/seniors-cascades, and for the latest newsletter visit www.mycascadescenter.org.

01/18/2023

It's Museum Selfie Day! (We know this is more like an ussie.)

Members of the staff at Claude Moore Park joined the team at the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum to highlight the museum located within Claude Moore Park for 🤳🏽 📸.

The museum features many interactive exhibits teaching residents about County’s agricultural roots. Exhibits include the Waxpool General Store and "farmer for a day", where visitors can milk a life-like cow, collect eggs from the play chickens, and ride the Equi-ponies.

For more information on hours, admission, and current and upcoming exhibits, please visit https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/.

01/18/2023

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will host a Family Summit for our preschool, childcare, and CASA Academy programs at the Franklin Park Arts Center on Saturday, January 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This is an opportunity for families to provide feedback and discover the numerous resources available in our childcare programs. Families will also learn about healthy child development and the connection between home and school to prepare children for elementary school and beyond.

Refreshments and giveaways will be available along with the opportunity to connect with representatives from community and recreation centers.

01/17/2023

Cabin Fever Film Festival

Ready, set, action! 🎬🎥🎞️

Thank you to 7News DC for featuring the upcoming sixth annual Cabin Fever Festival this morning.

Elizabeth Bracey, the Managing Director of the Franklin Park Arts Center, previewed the event that highlights local tales and talent.

The Cabin Fever Film Festival will premiere a slate of 20 films next weekend emphasizing films made in Purcellville or by residents in County, VA.

The Cabin Fever Film Festival features live-action shorts, stop-motion films, and documentaries. It will be held at the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center on Friday, January 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturday, January 28 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person/each day either in-person or live-streamed, and are on sale now at https://bit.ly/CFF23Tickets. The Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center is located at 36441 Blueridge View Lane in Purcellville, VA.

The film festival will conclude with an awards ceremony Best Student film and Audience Favorite. Voting will be in-person and virtually, using a QR code that will appear on screen for voting.

Now in its sixth year, the two-day film festival gives a voice to emerging and new filmmakers and is co-hosted by the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center as part of County Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and the Town of Purcellville Arts Council. This year there are fourteen budding filmmakers who submitted a total of 20 films. Filmmakers range in age from 10 years old to over 70 years old.

More information on this year’s films can be found at https://bit.ly/CabinFeverFilm2023. Please be advised that these films are not rated, and a description has been provided for each film to help viewers understand the content and make personal decisions about appropriateness for younger viewers.

https://wjla.com/features/7news-mornings/cabin-fever-film-festival

The Cabin Fever Film Festival is taking place from January 27 to 28th at the Franklin Parks Art Center in Purcellville, VA. Elizabeth Bracey, the venue's Managi

01/16/2023

Thanks to everyone who turned out today for , a free and fun pop-up event held at Parks and other locations.

Follow the Douglass Community Center and Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for more information on future PRCS on the Go events.

To learn more about upcoming PRCS events or programs go to www.loudoun.gov/PRCSEvents or see our activity guide at www.loudoun.gov/activityguide.

01/15/2023

Join at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park for . More details are below or visit https://bit.ly/HansonMLKServiceDay.

MLK Day of Service Reminder❗

Who is ready for tomorrow?! 🤚 Here are a few reminders for those participating or are interested in joining us to volunteer in our day of civil service!

*Please meet at the Nature Center located at 42701 Nature Overlook Drive, Aldie, VA 20105, at your scheduled time. If you do not have a scheduled time, please arrive at 10 AM.

*Groups larger than five (5) that would like to participate are kindly asked to email Anna Anders at [email protected].

*If you haven't signed up and are a group smaller than five (5), we'd love to have you! Sign up using this link here: https://bit.ly/HansonMLKServiceDay

01/13/2023

For the Lovettsville Community Center shared this wonderful photo of a one-time PRCS participant who now volunteers at events with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Another great example of so many residents in our community who are !

This picture is from TEN YEARS AGO at our annual Snowflake Ball in 2013! See the little lady in the purple dress?! Fast forward to this year and you will find her volunteering at the event as one of our expert nail technicians! 💅

01/13/2023

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services administrative offices, senior and adult day centers, and the Franklin Park Arts Center will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Park grounds, including trails, gardens, playgrounds, off-leash areas, skate parks, courts, and fields are open to the public from dawn to dusk and provide a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to spend time together. Due to construction, the Phillip A. Bolen Memorial Park will be closed on January 16.

All recreation centers will maintain normal operating hours on January 16.

All community centers (excluding preschool) will maintain regular operating hours on January 16. Childcare will be available at all community centers.

01/11/2023

Spotlight

We want to remind residents of the wonderful Adaptive Recreation camps and programs offered by Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS). At PRCS we provide all individuals the opportunity to participate in recreational programs to enhance their quality of life while fostering a community of respect, acceptance, and inclusion. Activities include sports, trips, cooking classes, arts and crafts, and much more!

A specific program that Adaptive Recreation partners with is Arts for All Loudoun, a nonprofit organization created to bring together people with and without disabilities in an inclusive environment to learn about, participate in and enjoy the arts. Arts for All Loudoun will bring a tale as old as time to the stage with the musical Beauty and the Beast at our own Franklin Park Arts Center. This incredible production, and opportunity provided for all, is truly a wonder that we encourage you to attend this March.

For more information about Arts for All Loudoun, visit https://www.artsforallloudoun.org/.

Find out more about all that PRCS has to offer in our community by viewing our Adaptive Recreation Seasonal Activity Guide located at www.loudoun.gov/adaptiverec.

Find out more about what PRCS offers in our community by viewing our Adaptive Recreation Seasonal Activity Guide at www.loudoun.gov/adaptiverec.

01/11/2023

2023 Spring Kickball league

Spring Kickball is around the corner!

Who can still remember the sound of the ball as it bounced off your foot on the playground?

Relive those days with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Loudoun County Sports at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park.

Register today for our Spring Kickball League at https://bit.ly/PRCSKickball.

01/10/2023

Tour some of the most haunted locations at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve and use ghost-hunting equipment to explore this historic property.

The resident historian at Banshee Reeks will share chilling historical accounts this Saturday (January 14) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and explain the supernatural meaning behind the name of the preserve.

Appropriate for ages 13 and over. The cost is $10 and advanced registration is required: https://bit.ly/BansheeReeksGhostTour

01/10/2023

Good morning .

Check out this amazing sunrise captured by our staff at the Bluemont Community Center.

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Bluemont sky showing off this morning ☺️

01/10/2023

They were all shook up -Mm-mm, yeah, yeah, yeah - at the The Senior Center of Leesburg for the Elvis Presley birthday celebration.

Members of the senior community danced, enjoyed lunch, and listened to some great rock and roll. 🎶 🎸

01/06/2023

Lovettsville Community Center remembers the not-so-distant past in 1999 when they made apple butter-a spring delight!

01/06/2023

2023 Spring 7v7 Soccer league

Be sure to sign up today for our 7v7 soccer league! ⚽️ 🥅

01/05/2023

Don't forget to register for this year's Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition!

This competition is an amazing opportunity for middle and high school students to get involved in their communities by identifying an issue of concern in their neighborhood, school, or larger community, coming up with a unique way to address it, and presenting their idea in a science fair type setting with the chance to win cash awards they can use to implement their projects!

Learn more and register by January 6 at www.loudounyouth.org!

Tomorrow, Jan 6th, is the FINAL DAY TO REGISTER for this year's Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition! This competition is an amazing opportunity for middle & high school students to get involved in their communities by identifying an issue of concern in their neighborhood, school or larger community, come up with a unique way to address it & present their idea in a science fair type setting with the chance to win cash awards they can use to implement their projects! Learn more & register by tomorrow at www.loudounyouth.org!


Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council
Morven Park

01/05/2023

Have you visited one of Loudoun County’s most unique ‘hidden’ treasures? Only a short drive from Historic Downtown Leesburg and nestled alongside two miles of Goose Creek, a State Scenic River, lies Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. The preserve’s 695 acres of forests, succession fields, ponds, and streams provide residents the chance to explore and experience the exceptional beauty of Loudoun’s natural habitats, wetlands, and waterways.

Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve is a designated Virginia Treasure as part of the Commonwealth’s Virginia Treasures initiative for conserving land and expanding access to public outdoor recreation. The area is protected through a conservation easement held with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and Loudoun County's only nature preserve.

Featuring 20 miles of hiking trails, highlights of the preserve also include a discovery center, three ponds, historic buildings, and one of the largest pollinator habitats in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The preserve is home to deer, beavers, foxes, bears, coyotes, and bats, amphibians, reptiles and over 150 species of birds have been spotted by local birdwatchers. There are also some 200 species of wildflowers visited by more than 120 species of native bees.

The first-ever charter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program in the commonwealth was also established at Banshee Reeks Nature. The volunteer master naturalists are stewards in helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands and teach courses in native plants, mammals, environmental sustainability, reptiles, geological history, building habitats, raptors, exploring nature, and beyond.

From wildlife programs to nature sketching, there is always something to explore in your own backyard at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve - even after dark at one of the preserve’s monthly full moon hikes. There you may hear firsthand how the preserve got its name. According to the legend from the Friends of Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, one night in the early part of the 19th century the then-owner of the land went into the town of Leesburg to attend to personal business and paid a visit to the local saloon. While traveling back to the farm, the wind howled, and the animals of the night made much noise. Upon arriving home, he was in such a state of mind that he claimed that he heard a banshee on the reeks. The phrase was altered over the years and the area became known as “Banshee Reeks”.

For more information on the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve as part of , visit www.loudoun.gov/bansheereeks or on Facebook at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve is located at 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, Virginia. For additional information or questions please contact us at [email protected].

01/04/2023

2022 Spring Softball League

Even though Winter is not behind us, you can almost feel Spring in the air today - and that means PRCS Softball is around the corner!

Don't miss your chance to play in our fun, energetic, competitive softball league. Early bird registration is open until February 1st!

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Learn more at https://bit.ly/PRCSAdultSoftball

Loudoun County Sports

01/03/2023

There is still time to sign up for the Caregiver Theater Excursion! 🎭💃🕺🎶👏

The Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services Area Agency on Aging is offering caregivers an opportunity for a day together while enjoying a theater experience to see the multiple Tony Award-nominated musical comedy, Something Rotten.

The Caregiver Theater Excursion will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The group will travel to a dinner theater and enjoy the company of others with similar experiences in caring for aging individuals. Complimentary tickets include transportation, lunch, and a show. Space is limited and registration will close on January 6.

Details: https://www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=8089

12/31/2022

Have a teen or pre-teen looking to start a job? Get them on track to be their neighborhood’s number one babysitter with our Babysitting and First Aid/CPR training!

This class will be held at the Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center and provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will teach participants basic childcare, leadership skills, how to develop a babysitting business, and ways to keep themselves and others safe and help children behave. The course also includes first aid and Pediatric CPR training.

This course is offered to boys and girls ages 11 to 15.

Sunday, January 8 | 9:00am-4:00pm
https://tinyurl.com/mr37j3pj
Ages 11-15
273896-01
$80

Have a teen or pre-teen looking to start a job? Get them on track to be their neighborhood’s number one babysitter with our Babysitting and First Aid/CPR course! This course will provide an education in childcare, pediatric first aid and CPR. This course is offered to boys and girls ages 11 to 15.

Sunday, January 8 | 9:00am-4:00pm
https://tinyurl.com/mr37j3pj
Ages 11-15
273896-01
$80

12/30/2022

We at PRCS wish you and your family a happy, safe, and healthy New Year.

In observance of the New Year’s holiday, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services announce changes in upcoming operating hours.

Park grounds, including trails, gardens, playgrounds, off-leash areas, skate parks, courts, and fields are open to the public from dawn to dusk. Park buildings/offices are closed on New Year’s Day.
All recreation centers will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve and will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2023. The Round Hill Indoor Aquatic Center will close at noon on Saturday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve and will be closed on New Year’s Day.

The PRCS administrative office will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023.

The Franklin Park Arts Center will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023.

All senior centers and adult day centers will be closed from Saturday, December 31 through January 2, 2023, and return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Community centers will close at noon on Saturday, December 31, and will be closed Sunday, January 1, 2023, and Monday, January 2, 2023. They will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

12/29/2022

From film festivals, puppet shows, reptiles, and PRCS on the Go, there is much to explore from Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services in the New Year. 📽️🦎 ❄️

Check out our January Events newsletter for more activities https://conta.cc/3GqDtYz.

Don't miss out on any of events, sign up to receive our newsletter at bit.ly/3VpgIcu.

12/28/2022

Who is ready to Boop it Up with this Saturday at the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park Noon Year's Eve.

Our turtle Boop has his noisemaker and party hat ready to go! We will be making noisemakers and party hats for our countdown to the Noon Year, including yummy s’mores!

Don't forget to register here 👉https://bit.ly/HansonNYE

12/27/2022

Gingerbread Jamboree

Looking for a fun kid-friendly event? Join and Franklin Park Arts Center tomorrow for the Gingerbread Jamboree Puppet Show!

Ralphie the elf has one dangerous job- he has to feed the Gingerbread Beast! It gobbles up cookies, houses, and most of all… stories! With help from the audience, Ralphie entertains the beast with his favorite fairy tales, the Gingerbread Man and Hansel and Gretel before there’s nothing left of the holidays.

For more information and for tickets please visit https://bit.ly/GingrebreadJamboree.

Details:
Gingerbread Jamboree Puppet Show
Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets: $5
Franklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Lane
Purcellville, VA

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS (Ages 2 & up) Ralphie the elf has one dangerous job; he has to feed the Gingerbread Beast! It gobbles up cookies, houses, and most of all… stories! With help from the audience, Ralphie entertains the beast with his favorite fairy tales, the Gingerbread Man and Hansel and Gre...