Claude Moore Park contains a blend of natural habitats, historic areas, educational opportunities, a
Claude Moore Park contains a blend of natural habitats, historic areas, educational opportunities and active recreation facilities. Native warm season grass and wildflower meadows, old-growth and transition woodlands, wetlands and ponds are peaceful settings for hiking, photography, bird watching, and exploring nature. Historic buildings, a Colonial-era road, interpretive displays, and a Civil War
signal station site encourage a glimpse of the past. The Visitor Center is a great place to begin your visit and select maps, brochures, and calendars of events and programs. Learn more from displays, field guides, and helpful staff and volunteers. The Visitor Center Discovery Room is a hands-on children’s nature area with artifacts, books, puzzles, and live turtles, frogs, and a corn snake.
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services - November
Check this out! Activity Guide l Register l Events l Parks & Trails FAMILY PAINT NIGHT Bluemont is offering an enjoyable family night of painting. Children and parents will have the
Happy Halloween, everyone! Do you recognize the literary character our Juvenile Box Turtle is dressed up as this year?
Our Winter Activity Guide is here online and coming to a center near you soon!
From our Loudoun County Sports programs to the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council's Battle of the Bands we've got the activities to keep you moving and warm this winter from December to February!
General Registration: Thursday, November 10
Senior Registration: Wednesday, November 9
Pick up a copy at one of our centers this Friday or view the guide here: https://www.loudoun.gov/activityguide
The Visitor Center at Claude Moore Park will be closed for flooring installation October 24 - October 26.
To conduct registrations or facility rentals visit the Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center or use the PRCS Contact and Reservations Form: https://www.loudoun.gov/contactprcs
This may sound (candy) corny, but we love Halloween!
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Join PRCS for a family-friendly fun time at our upcoming Halloween events across Loudoun County. From goblin up candy at a trunk-or-treat to a happy howl-oween for our canine friends, there are plenty of festivities for everyone to have a gourd time!
Click here for Halloween events: https://conta.cc/3S45Leb
See more events at loudoun.gov/prcsevents
Today is and we at PRCS are honored to provide children and adults alike with spaces and programs to play and move. From our numerous maintained athletic fields to our massive parks, there is a place for you to recreate and experience your backyard.
We want to send a special shout out to our many PRCS staff, especially the Sports Division, a group of 11, who schedules, programs and facilitates the usage of our fields from cricket to soccer. We would also like to highlight our Facilities Maintenance Division, a team of 24, who maintains, fixes, cultivates and makes our fields the best for everyone to play on.
Have a wonderful day and enjoy a park with us! 🏀 ⚽️ 🎾 🏈
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Halloween!
Check this out! Activity Guide l Register l Events l Parks & Trails SCARECROW BUILDING CONTEST Put your creativity to the test, jump into autumn with us, and maybe win single-use pas
Calling Teen Artists!
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In a joint venture with the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council, and Youth Inc., PRCS is continuing the annual competition of Loudoun Battle of the Bands!
With four opportunities to battle (musically!), this competition is an amazing experience for young artists. Registration is open till October 31!
Submit an interest form with this link: https://lfportal.loudoun.gov/Forms/BoB
Full competition details are available at https://www.loudoun.gov/teens.
PRCS Contact and Reservations Form
PRCS Contact and Reservations FormLoudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Want to meet a wolf? Seriously! Now's your chance! September 24th 2-3:30 meet Rosemary along with Guardians of the Wolves for a presentation and meet and greet! Presentation will be held behind the Visitor Center at the amphitheater, no sign up required.
A big thank you to everyone who made it out to the 14th Annual CMP Fall Festival and Photo Expo. Please take a minute to complete this short survey to help us improve future events!
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CMP's Fall Festival and 14th Annual Photo Expo is almost here! Enjoy a beautiful day at Claude Moore Park this Saturday from 10am-3pm. Enjoy live music, craft vendors, Kid's Nature Shows, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, food trucks, and more! Please use the Loudoun Park Lane entrance and park at the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum. Check out our event page for more information: https://fb.me/e/24ycMSsf5
What activity are you looking forward to the most?
Due to the forecast of rain all day on Sunday, September 11, Family Fishing Day and Family Archery have been cancelled. All who signed up will be refunded.
The next date for Fishing and Archery will be on Sunday, October 16. Register in advance at www.loudoun.gov/webtrac
County is celebrating the opening of the new Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, September 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited! Details here: https://bit.ly/3DbReJx
LoCo Kid's Fest!
LoCo Kid's FestSeptember 5, 2022 - Labor Dayloudoun.gov/prcseventsLoudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Summer is winding down and the days are getting shorter. Claude Moore Park is now open from 7am-8pm daily.
Claude Moore Park contains a blend of natural habitats, historic areas, educational opportunities, and active recreational facilities. On our page we share wildlife information, program and event updates, and many other activities happening at the Park.
Conklin Community Park - Bike Path
Loudoun County Parks Recreation & Community ServicesConklin Community Park - Bike Path
County will celebrate the grand opening of the Lovettsville Community Center with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and enjoy the facility's amenities. Details: https://bit.ly/3c33Ur3
Congratulations Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve! Keep up the great work.
goes to Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve! They've donated about 200lbs of produce in the last few weeks. Thank you so much for supporting LHR!
We had recently taken in an Imperial Moth and her eggs which had been laid in an unsafe location. Today they finally hatched. You can check out their progress in the Visitor Center daily from 9am-5pm.
The spotted lanterfly has been sighted in Loudoun County. When doing your part in helping eliminate this invasive and destructive species, please be aware that there are similar looking insects that we do not want to harm.
The top picture is a tiger moth. There are several species of these moths found in Virginia which have the same coloration as the lanternfly, but not spotted.
Follow this link for more information about the spotted lanternfly, how to identify and destroy the eggs, nymphs, and adults, and to report their location.
https://www.loudoun.gov/spottedlanternfly
It's Lifeguard Appreciation Day and we want to highlight all those who make our pools a safe and fun place.
Thank you Lifeguards!
It’s Parks & Recreation month!
- Creating community through people, parks and programs.
The County Board of Supervisors presented a ceremonial proclamation at its July 5, 2022, meeting recognizing July 2022 as Parks and Recreation Month in Loudoun County.
>>> Parks and Recreation Month is an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association and highlights the essential value of local parks and recreation. From providing us places to play, get fit and stay healthy to fostering new relationships and forging a connection with nature, Loudon’s parks and recreation facilities provide essential services and improve quality of life. By encouraging the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles and conservation initiatives, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services continues to create community through people parks and programs. Read the proclamation: https://bit.ly/3bWrzsw
Our Ol' Time 4th of July is tomorrow! Come celebrate Independence Day at Claude Moore Park from 10:30am-3pm with live music, food trucks, carnival games, crafts, pony rides, and more!
$5 for ages 5 and up, ages 4 and under are free with a paid adult.
Today is the last day to pre-register online at Loudoun.gov/webtrac. Activity Code: 461710-01
Cash/Check ONLY at the door.
Please use the Loudoun Park Lane Entrance and park near the Farm Museum and Fields 6 and 7. The entrance to the event is by the windmill.
The Vestal's Gap Entrance will be closed until 4pm on July 4th.
Our Ol' Time 4th of July is only one week away! Come celebrate Independence Day at Claude Moore Park from 10:30am-3pm with live music, food trucks, carnival games, crafts, pony rides, and more!
$5 for ages 5 and up, ages 4 and under are free with a paid adult.
Pre-register online at Loudoun.gov/webtrac. No online registration day of.
Activity Code: 461710-01
Cash/Check ONLY at the door.
Please use the Loudoun Park Lane Entrance.
The Vestal's Gap Entrance will be closed until 4pm on July 4th.
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Our Winter Activity Guide is here online and coming to a center near you soon! From our Loudoun County Sports programs to the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council's Battle of the Bands we've got the activities to keep you moving and warm this winter from December to February! General Registration: Thursday, November 10 Senior Registration: Wednesday, November 9 Pick up a copy at one of our centers this Friday or view the guide here: https://www.loudoun.gov/activityguide #loudounprcs
Trick or Treat! 🍭👻😀🍬 Still looking for more PRCS Halloween events? We've got you covered at Sterling Community Center, Philomont Community Center, Lovettsville Community Center and Franklin Regional Park! Check out the details for our final Halloween events from our Newsletter at https://conta.cc/3S45Leb!
The Visitor Center at Claude Moore Park will be closed for flooring installation October 24 - October 26. To conduct registrations or facility rentals visit the Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center or use the PRCS Contact and Reservations Form: https://www.loudoun.gov/contactprcs #loudounprcs
Calling Teen Artists! 🎸🥁🎙🎶🤘🏽🚀 In a joint venture with the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council, and @Loudoun Youth Inc., PRCS is continuing the annual competition of Loudoun Battle of the Bands! With four opportunities to battle (musically!), this competition is an amazing experience for young artists. Registration is open till October 31! Submit an interest form with this link: https://lfportal.loudoun.gov/Forms/BoB Full competition details are available at https://www.loudoun.gov/teens.
Celebrate National Take a Walk in The Park Day at Claude Moore Park! Today's guided hikes are available from the Visitor Center at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. You can also enjoy our many trails daily from 7am-8pm.
Claude Moore Park is offering a variety of weekly Nature and History Camps for ages 7-11 and 10-14. Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! Signups begin on March 22 at: tinyurl.com/3e3h5h22. Scholarships are being offered through the Friends of Claude Moore Park. Sign up to be considered for the Merry's Summer Camp Scholarship: tinyurl.com/2p8tsynr
On one of your walks in the park recently, you may have seen some beekeepers in some interesting outfits and wondered what that's all about. Join us in the Bee Yard as we briefly discuss the most common clothing beekeepers wear and the tools they use while working on the hives.
On this weeks creature feature we have one of our grey tree frogs being hand fed. These guys grew up with us in captivity as they were left with us as tadpoles. Since they were not from the park we could not release them to the wild as it could be damaging to them or the already established population. These frogs are amazing climbers and will hide in the nooks and crannies of trees waiting for insects to come by. Ours, on the other hand, are a bit spoiled 😊
Today on Virtual Claude Moore Fest we go on a tractor ride! If you want to learn more about the equpiment we use here at the park stay tuned for our upcoming series Vehicles of Claude Moore Park. For now enjoy the ride!
Virtual Claude Moore Fest continues with this weeks Creature Feature. Here we have our new resident Green Frog who grew up from a batch of rescued tadpoles that we planned to show off durring the event. There are still more in the froglet stage and we hope many will make it to adulthood but for now here is our early arrival enjoying some lunch!
For our first Virtual Claude Moore Fest post we are demonstrating a hands on activity that was planned for the day. Owl pellet dissection. While you may not be able to try in person we did find an online simulation at http://kidwings.com/virtual-pellet/. Thanks for watching and Discover your Outdoors!
Here we have a slightly smaller snapping turtle than the previously posted. Keep in mind these creatures are a lot faster than you would imagine so it is best not to approach as they can bite if threatened. This one decided it didnt like our singing and headed back to the pond. Let us know if you see your own "dinosaur" this weekend!
This week's creature feature showcases our Painted Turtle having some lunch. These types of turtles can be found in many of the local ponds and rivers around our area. Normally you will catch them sunning themselves on logs or rocks on warm days.
CW: Snake This week’s Creature Feature is Sweetie our resident Corn Snake. She was going to be showcased at our Make a Pet, Take a Pet program last Saturday as she was adopted from a rescue organization. There are lots of rescue groups, along with the local animal shelter, that work with all types of surrendered animals. Be sure to check the shelters for any animals in need, but for now enjoy a visit from Sweetie.
There are many species of snails native to Virginia. This video shows how their "foot" cause them to move in a conveyor belt-like motion.
Over the past few weeks we've been seeing and hearing many signs of spring. This is a video of an American Toad at Claude Moore Park. Have you heard this sound when you're outside?
Visitor Assistant Sarah talks to and feeds one of our gray tree frogs. He even answers her back!
Claude Moore Park contains a blend of natural habitats, historic areas, educational opportunities and active recreation facilities. Native warm season grass and wildflower meadows, old-growth and transition woodlands, wetlands and ponds are peaceful settings for hiking, photography, bird watching, and exploring nature. Historic buildings, a Colonial-era road, interpretive displays, and a Civil War signal station site encourage a glimpse of the past. The Visitor Center is a great place to begin your visit and select maps, brochures, and calendars of events and programs. Learn more from displays, field guides, and helpful staff and volunteers. The Visitor Center Discovery Room is a hands-on children’s nature area with artifacts, books, puzzles, and live turtles, tree frogs, a catfish and a corn snake.
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