Claude Moore Park

04/30/2026

Summer Programs will be active Thursday May 7th in PRCS Connect!
Here at Claude Moore Park, we offer an array of programs from instructor led to self led programs! Join us for a campfire program, walk our trails and visit our Visitor Center to see what's new, and more. Some of our Summer programs will only be around from June-August so check out PRCS Connect for the right program for you, family, friends, and or community members!

Link Below will take you to registering for PRCS Programs:
https://valoudounctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/


This Link Below will take you to our Summer Activity Guide:
Pages 56-58 is where you can find Claude Moore Park programs for the Summer
https://www.loudoun.gov/2448/Activity-Guide

04/24/2026

04/01/2026

Happy April Fool's Day!

Don' t be a fool and believe these misconceptions about one of our local creatures.

Harvestmen, commonly called Daddy Long Legs are NOT venomous NOR A SPIDER.

They are classified as Arachnida, which is the same as spiders, but are actually closely related to scorpions. They may be mistaken as spiders because of their close appearance to the Cellar Spider.

Here are some distinct differences between Harvestmen and Spiders:
-They have a one fused oval segment while spiders have two distinct body parts. They are adapted to have thicker bodies which helps them be more durable.
-They have one pair of eyes while spiders have 3-4 pairs of eyes.
-They do not spin silk or make webs while most spiders will.
-They are detritivores and scavengers while spiders are obligate predators that use their intricate webs, fangs, and venom to capture their prey.

03/31/2026

Run, hop, skip, or walk your way to the next Run Your PRCS Parks 5K at Philip A. Bolen Park on Sunday, May 10. Sign up for the Mom's Day 5k today!

03/27/2026

Piece of the Puzzle
Friday, March 27-Tuesday, April 7

Come to Claude Moore Park to participate in Piece of the Puzzle! Pick up a list of clues at the Visitor Center from 9:00am-5:00pm to locate 6 puzzle pieces hidden around the park that will reveal a secret announcement. You can also turn in your puzzle pieces for a prize!

Be sure to check out our website to find our clues on www.loudoun.gov/claudemoorepark!

03/14/2026

Final Update: The fallen trees along Old Vestals Gap Road and near the outdoor play area have been cleared. Both locations are open for use.

Updated: Old Vestals Gap Road between the Claude Moore Park Visitors Center and Pavilion #2 will remain temporarily closed to foot traffic due to a fallen tree.

Additionally, a portion of the outdoor play area is also temporarily closed.

Please avoid any blocked areas until the trees are safely removed.

Original Post: Old Vestals Gap Road between the Claude Moore Park Visitors Center and Pavilion #2 will be temporarily closed to foot traffic on Saturday, March 14, for the removal of a fallen tree.

Please avoid any blocked areas until the tree is safely removed.

Thank you for your understanding.

03/06/2026

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is informing the community of an upcoming deer management effort at Claude Moore Park. This work will be carried out in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services. Public notice signage will be placed in the park in advance of the activity.

PRCS staff have been monitoring wildlife conditions at Claude Moore Park and have identified ongoing concerns about a deer population that has grown too large for the area. This issue affects the health of the park’s natural resources, has a negative impact to the health of the deer herd, and is a continuing public safety risk for drivers with repeated vehicle–deer collisions on roads next to the park, including Church Road, Cascades Parkway, and Potomac View Road.

To address these concerns, PRCS will conduct a controlled deer cull in partnership with USDA Wildlife Services. This operation is planned to take place, weather permitting, overnight during the second week of March, after the park has closed to the public. To maintain safety, the exact date and time of the deer management will not be shared in advance.

The work will be carried out only by trained USDA wildlife professionals following strict safety protocols. The park will remain open during normal daytime hours, and staff will be on-site to ensure that no public access occurs while the overnight culling is underway. PRCS last conducted a deer management effort at Claude Moore Park in 2011.

All deer taken during this USDA-managed operation will be processed and donated to the Hunters for the Hungry program. This program distributes venison to local families in need, providing a direct benefit to the community in addition to the safety and environmental benefits in the park.

Claude Moore Park is located at 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road in Sterling, VA.

01/28/2026

Loudoun County government will be open Wednesday, January 28, 2026, but on unscheduled leave status, with employees granted unscheduled leave.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞

• All PRCS facilities will be open with regular operating hours, and programs will be run with reduced staff.

• Adult Day Centers will open at 9:00 a.m. No transportation service will be provided.

• Senior Centers will be open during normal operating hours; however, no home-delivered meals or transportation services will be provided.

• Participants should contact the facility or program staff to confirm which classes/activities will operate as scheduled and which are canceled.

As a reminder, with the closure of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) on Wednesday, January 28, all PRCS-sponsored activities held at LCPS facilities are canceled. Please check with your registered leagues for further details regarding scheduled practices and other sports-related events.

For more information, contact your facility/program staff for specific updates or follow Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services on social media.

You can find the PRCS inclement weather closure guidelines at loudoun.gov/PRCSClosures.

Loudoun County government will be open Wednesday, January 28, 2026, but on unscheduled leave status, with employees granted unscheduled leave. Employees who staff essential 24-hour county operations and other essential services must work as scheduled. Loudoun County courts have announced that all courts will be open on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Details: https://bit.ly/45DiFtg

01/27/2026

Due to the continued impact of this weekend’s winter storm, the Loudoun County government will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
All Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community (PRCS) facilities (adult day centers, community centers, recreation/aquatic centers, senior centers, visitor/nature centers, the Franklin Parks Arts Center, The Lodge at Hanson Park, and administration buildings) are closed on Tuesday.
All PRCS programs, events and rentals at all locations are canceled.
As a reminder, with the closure of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) on Tuesday, January 27, all PRCS-sponsored activities held at LCPS facilities are canceled. Please check with your registered leagues for further details regarding scheduled practices and other sports-related events.

Due to the continued impact from the weekend’s winter storm, the Loudoun County government will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Employees who staff essential 24-hour county operations and other essential services must work as scheduled. Loudoun County Courts have announced that all courts will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Details: https://bit.ly/46eWV74

01/26/2026

Due to the impact of this weekend’s winter storm, the Loudoun County government will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026.

All Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community (PRCS) facilities (adult day centers, community centers, recreation/aquatic centers, senior centers, visitor/nature centers, the Franklin Parks Arts Center, The Lodge at Hanson Park, and administration buildings) are closed on Monday.

All PRCS programs, events and rentals at all locations are canceled.

As a reminder, with the closure of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) on Monday, January 26, all PRCS-sponsored activities held at LCPS facilities are canceled. Please check with your registered leagues for further details regarding scheduled practices and other sports-related events.

Details: https://bit.ly/46eWV74

Due to the impact of this weekend’s winter storm, the Loudoun County government will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. Employees who staff essential 24-hour county operations and other essential services must work as scheduled. Loudoun County Courts have announced that all courts will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Details: https://bit.ly/46eWV74