Augusta County Parks and Recreation

05/29/2026

Curious about ALL things Parks & Recreation? Come see us at Draft Days - A Day of Play — our annual Day of Play for ALL ages!

Join us Saturday, June 6 from 11AM–3PM at Stuarts Draft Park for a full day of fun featuring community organizations, local programs, emergency vehicles, live demonstrations, food vendors, recreation booths, and activities for all ages.

We’ll also have a rock wall, a 77-foot obstacle course, a Nerf arena, soccer darts, a gaming truck, live music, and more happening throughout the park all day long.

Dogs are welcome.

Beavers are… still under review.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have important beaver business to attend to.

05/29/2026

On Wednesday, our offices will close early at 3:30 PM so staff can attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Augusta County Courthouse.

This is a significant milestone for our community, and all are welcome to attend and help celebrate this new chapter in Augusta County's history.

If you're planning to be in Verona that day, make a lunchtime stop at Food Truck Wednesday before the ceremony. This week's featured truck is Battarbee's — serving up classic favorites and a healthy dose of nostalgia.

Some things mark the beginning of a new era. Some things remind us why we love the old ones.

Wednesday
Food Truck Wednesday: 11 AM–2 PM
Courthouse Ribbon Cutting: 4PM
County offices close at 3:30 PM

We look forward to celebrating this historic occasion with our community.

Augusta County will celebrate the opening of the new courthouse with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on June 3 at 4pm. An open house will follow the ceremony and public areas of the building will be open for viewing until 7pm. Join us for this historic event!
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05/28/2026

It's an Ace Announcement!

Summer Adventures: https://ayrs.io/zoLMSV

Robotics Camp: https://ayrs.io/bgkSQs

Anime and Cartoon Drawing: https://ayrs.io/2bslrN

Tumbling: https://ayrs.io/o9ntPT

Sporting Clays: https://ayrs.io/yN_-2s

And more: https://ayrs.io/EAOkGZ

05/24/2026

Paint with us! Relax and let your paint brush glide the stress away.

The next painting class will take place on Friday, June 5 from 10AM-12PM. We will be painting beautiful birds. Classes are open to beginners, ages 18+. All supplies are included. Take home a 11X14 masterpiece to hang on your wall!

$70/person. Register by May 29.
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05/23/2026

Rain in the forecast? Recreation doesn’t stop — it just moves indoors.
While we LOVE getting outside and exploring Augusta County, some of our favorite adventures happen inside too. This week’s Recreation Radar is highlighting a few indoor programs coming up that are perfect for creative minds, active kids, and future engineers:
• Tumbling
Saturdays starting June 6
9:30–10:30 AM
• Whimsical Wordplay
Mondays & Wednesdays starting June 8
1:00–2:00 PM
• Robotics Camp
One-week camp starting Monday, June 8
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Anime Club
Thursdays starting June 11
6:00–7:00 PM

From storytelling and creativity to movement, imagination, and STEM exploration — there’s plenty of fun waiting indoors this summer too.
Check out this week’s Recreation Radar and find your next adventure!

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05/22/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

Reminder: The Government Center will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. The landfill and convenience sites will also be closed.
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05/22/2026

We visited Sunshine Springs Farm yesterday while preparing for our Sustained Outdoor Learning summer programs… and honestly? We did not want to leave.
The animals, the open space, the quiet, the fresh air — it feels like stepping away from the rush of everyday life for a little while. And this summer, kids get the chance to experience that too.
Our Sustained Outdoor Learning programs are week-long outdoor adventures running Monday–Friday from 9 AM–4 PM, with each week featuring a different location and experience throughout Augusta County.

Explore nature, outdoor play, hands-on learning, and local spaces
Register for just ONE week — or join us for all four!
$100 per child, per week
There is no minimum registration requirement, so families can choose the weeks and locations that work best for them.

Register for week 1: https://ayrs.io/gA4lWz
Week 2: https://ayrs.io/3a882w
Week 3: https://ayrs.io/Oi7-w8
Week 4:https://ayrs.io/iSGv49

05/22/2026

Well... Mother Nature had other plans for Opening Day.
Due to chilly temperatures and steady rain across the county, our pools will remain 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯. We are hopeful for a sunnier start on Sunday!

05/22/2026

Well... Mother Nature had other plans for Opening Day.
Due to chilly temperatures and steady rain across the county, our pools will remain 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄. We are hopeful for a sunnier start on Sunday!

𝗕𝗨𝗧 — the fun is not cancelled everywhere:
The Corn Dog Truck will still be serving up goodness at Natural Chimneys starting at noon
Peeps & Croaks is still hopping on from 7–8 PM at Natural Chimneys

Honestly... frogs probably prefer this weather anyway. (as well as our mascot Ace the Beaver)

Thank you for understanding, and keep your fingers crossed for sunshine tomorrow night and a much warmer Sunday! Until then enjoy this short video of Ace enjoying the Stuarts Draft Pool last season.