Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services

09/10/2026

Experience the beauty of fall at the annual Fall Fest and Photo Expo at Claude Moore Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This free family-friendly event invites visitors of all ages to explore a variety of handmade crafts from talented local artisans and admire the stunning entries in the Friends of Claude Moore Park’s 18th Annual Photo Expo. Enjoy a day filled with fun activities including mini golf, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting (while supplies last), trampoline jumpers and a pre-K moon bounce, and much more.

Admission to the Fall Fest at Claude Moore Park is free and food for purchase will be available.

Parking for the event is available from the Loudoun Park Lane entrance at the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, located at 21668 Heritage Farm Lane.

The Fall Fest and Photo Expo will take place rain or shine. In case of severe weather, a cancellation notice will be posted on the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Claude Moore Park pages.

To learn more about Fall Fest, please visit loudoun.gov/PRCSevents.

09/10/2026

What an honor it has been for PRCS to serve Loudoun County for 60 years! From our beginnings with just a handful of sports programs, we now offer thousands of activities each year and have become an essential hub for the community.

This growth is reflected in the PRCS 60th Anniversary Timeline, which highlights key milestones that help tell the story of our department’s impact over the past six decades.

You can view the timeline here: https://bit.ly/PRCS60Timeline

In June 1966, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted to establish the Department of Parks and Recreation. The department started with a single director position and a resident volunteer from each district appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board (now the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Board).

Initially, the department offered a Summer Playground Program for children, sports programs at high school athletic fields, and after-school recreational programs in elementary schools. In 1997, Community Services was added to the department’s name when the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging and the then-Office on Youth Services merged with the department to better coordinate services.

Today, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services maintains over 4,000 acres, more than 65 miles of trails, over 130 athletic fields, 26 playgrounds, and operates three recreation centers, seven community centers, five senior centers, three adult day centers, two outdoor swimming pools, and four historic heritage sites, as well as visitor and nature centers, a performing and visual arts center, a special events venue and administrative offices.

Loudoun County PRCS is a nationally accredited department and first received accreditation in 2021 from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). PRCS is one of only 15 agencies to obtain this accreditation in Virginia and nationwide, fewer than two percent of all park and recreation agencies receive CAPRA accreditation.

It is our mission to connect all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our Activity Guide can help you get connected to our parks, programs, events, and amazing facilities.

09/08/2026

Starting today, new hours are in effect at the Ashburn Recreation & Community Center and Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park splash pads.

Both locations will be open Monday through Sunday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The splash pad season has been extended. Enjoy the fun through Sunday, September 27!

Stay cool and enjoy the rest of the splash pad season!

Please note: The Franklin Park pool and splash pad, as well as the Lovettsville Community Center, closed for the season on September 7. The Lovettsville Community Center will host their Dog Swim on Saturday, September 12 at 9:00am. Pay at the door ($5 per dog). Call 540-822-5284 or email [email protected] for more information.

09/08/2026

Yesterday was the perfect weather to experience the beauty of Franklin Regional Park on a guided trail ride.

Don't miss out on our upcoming Hilltops & Hoofbeats:
Wednesday, September 16 (5:30 to 6:30pm & 7:00 to 8:00pm)
Friday, October 2 (5:00 to 6:00pm & 6:00 to 7:00pm)
Friday, October 23 (5:00 to 6:00pm & 6:00 to 7:00pm)
Wednesday, November 11 (5:00 to 6:00pm & 6:00 to 7:00pm)

All riders under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Riders under 6 must have a parent who walks next to the pony ( walking parent does not pay).

Whether you are an experienced rider or new to the saddle, this adventure is sure to be a ride to remember.

Cost: $65
Register here: https://bit.ly/FranklinParkPrograms

09/06/2026

Join us as we turn over the pool to the dogs for our Dog Swim! Frisbees and balls are welcome. Only dogs permitted in the pool. County dog licenses are mandatory. No registration required. Call 540-822-5284 or email [email protected] for more information. The cost is $5 per dog and this is a cash only event.

09/06/2026

Reminder of tomorrow’s facility closures and special hours for the Labor Day holiday.

Updated: In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services administrative offices, senior and adult day centers, all community centers, the Round Hill Aquatic Center, and the Franklin Park Arts Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Park offices are closed, but park visitors and nature centers are open normal hours. 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.

The Ashburn Recreation & Community Center, the Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center, and the Dulles South Recreation and Community Center will be open from 11:00am to 6:00pm on September 7. There will be no Kid Kare, childcare, or preschool. The competition and leisure pools will be open from 11:00am to 5:45pm.

The Lovettsville Community Center Pool and the Franklin Regional Park Pool and Splash Pad will be open on Labor Day and will close for the season on the evening of September 7. Both outdoor pools will be open from 11:00am to 6:30pm. For more information on pool hours and admission fees, please visit loudoun.gov/PRCSPools.

The splash pad at the Ashburn Recreation & Community Center will be open from 12:00 to 6:00pm. The Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park splash pad will be open from 10:00am to 7:00pm on Labor Day.

09/05/2026

There is lots of Free Fun at Kids Fest!

✓ Free Admission
✓ Free Activities
✓ Free Giveaways (while supplies last)

Kids Fest will be held Monday, September 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Segra Field parking lot in Leesburg, VA.

Come join in on a day of free fun, featuring interactive activities for kids of all ages, moon bounces, foam bubbles, a petting zoo, a DJ, a touch-a-truck area featuring Loudoun County safety vehicles, and a variety of Loudoun child-focused businesses and delicious food for purchase. Plus, help kick off the celebration of 60 years of PRCS (https://bit.ly/PRCS60th) and discover how the department has been connecting communities since 1966.

Segra Field is located at 42095 Loudoun United Drive, Leesburg, VA.

Kids Fest will be hosted rain or shine.

For more information on Kids Fest, visit loudoun.gov/KidsFest.

09/04/2026

Update (6:45am): The PRCS Maintenance Team is currently clearing the fallen tree and the center is now scheduled to open at 7:00am.

We appreciate your patience.

Original Post: Due to a fallen tree on Loudoun Park Lane, access to the Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center is currently blocked.

The opening of the facility is delayed as we work to remove the tree from the roadway.

We appreciate your understanding.