Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services

04/02/2025

Trailside Park's inline hockey rink will be closed from Monday, April 7, through Thursday, April 10 (weather permitting) for surface replacement.

Additionally, the inline hockey rink at Douglass Community Center will close on Wednesday, April 9, for surface replacement. The Douglass Community Center rink project is expected to be completed by Monday, April 14, weather permitting.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

04/02/2025

Don't miss out on the many 𝒆𝒈𝒈𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 and 𝒆𝒈𝒈𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 events held by PRCS in April!
Details here: https://bit.ly/EggcellentFunwithPRCS

See what else we have in the 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 at loudoun.gov/PRCSConnect.

04/01/2025

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) and Loudoun County Government hosted the annual Youth in Government Day for high school students across the county.

Youth in Government Day provides students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to learn about the interconnected workings of Loudoun County government departments. This year, nearly 60 students participated - the largest group since the event's inception.

On Tuesday, the students actively engaged in problem-solving exercises focused on local government issues from the perspective of county departments and observed a Board of Supervisors business meeting at the Government Center in Leesburg. The students also attended a dinner with Board members, allowing them to further interact with the Supervisors and develop a deeper understanding of their local government.

For more information on PRCS Teen programs and opportunities, visit loudoun.gov/teens. As part of the Youth Initiative, PRCS teen services specialists mentor the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council- a student-led organization of highly motivated teens who reside in the county.

Loudoun County Public Schools

04/01/2025

Stay Active with Your PRCS!

SAIL is an evidence-based fall prevention group fitness program for adults 55+. It combines aerobics, strength, balance, and stretching exercises to help older adults improve balance and mobility.

The new season of Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00pm-4:00pm at the PRCS main office, 742 Miller Drive SE, Leesburg from April 3 to June 26. To register, call 703-771-5698 or email [email protected].

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your well-being and stay on your feet!

04/01/2025

Park patrons have reported the presence of a 7-foot unidentified creature within multiple county parks. Sightings have occurred in Ashburn Park, Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, Bazil Newman Riverfront Park, Claude Moore Park, Conklin Community Park, Franklin Regional Park, Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, Lovettsville Community Park, Mickie Gordon Memorial Park, Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, Potomac Green Neighborhood Park and Scott Jenkins Memorial Park.

The creature appears quite elusive and has eluded human contact. Typically appearances begin to escalate in the month of April. If you come upon him, please use caution.

If you discover Bigfoot in the park, document your discovery with a selfie and submit your information utilizing the QR code posted.

03/29/2025

Visitors to Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve were treated to a special release of a Bald Eagle today.

The Bald Eagle was treated by the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center and released after recovering from a fracture and lead poisoning. This eagle was released very close to their found location, at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve.

Loudoun County Animal Services and Kristi's Caring Hands Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education assisted with the eagle's rescue and were present at the release.

🦅🦅🦅

03/29/2025

Thank you to the Batheja family for allowing us to share these wonderful photos. They joined family and friends today to celebrate Holi at East Gate Park, enjoying one of the many PRCS pavilions across Loudoun County.

Holi is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, Equality and Spring.

🎨💛💙♥️💚💜❤️

Loudoun.gov/pavilions

03/29/2025

03/28/2025

A snapshot of a scene from MUJERES presented by Latin Ballet of Virginia. YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS SHOW! The combination of projections, music and dance is so moving and creates a stunning program. Tomorrow, Saturday, March 29 @ 3:00 pm.
Tickets: www.franklinparkartscenter.org/calendar

03/25/2025

This looks like a SUPER fun time!

Free Admission 🎥 🎟️
Complimentary Popcorn🍿
Complimentary Slushies 🥤
Complimentary Candy 🍫

03/25/2025

Don't miss out on the amazing events at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. Explore the exceptional beauty of Loudoun's natural habitats, wetlands, and waterways. From full moon hikes to ghost hunting tours, there's something for everyone. Learn more at https://bit.ly/BansheePrograms.

Banshee Reeks is Loudoun's only nature preserve and a true hidden gem. Visit this Virginia Treasure at 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg.

Throughout the year, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) offers programs that promote environmental stewardship and sustainability. Learn more at loudoun.gov/prcs.

03/25/2025

In honor of Women's History Month, we celebrate the remarkable career of Diane Ryburn, who dedicated 30 years of service to Loudoun County Government.

Ryburn joined the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) department in 1984 as a recreation specialist and went on to serve as PRCS Director for 9 years before retiring in 2014.

During her tenure, Ryburn was instrumental in developing and implementing impactful camp, County After-School Activities (CASA), and senior programs for the community.

She also served as President of the VRPS: Virginia Recreation & Park Society, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to the field.

We thank Diane Ryburn for her years of dedication and service to Loudoun County.

03/21/2025

Ready to roll into some fun? Does your teen have a little spare time?

Check out the Douglass Community Center and Lucketts Community Center spring break bowling trip to Bowlero Leesburg on Wednesday, April 16 from 3:00-6:00pm.

For just $5 per person, you'll get transportation, bowling admission and rentals, plus pizza and drinks!
Don’t miss out on this awesome spring break outing.

Register here: bit.ly/4kMkgmq

Calling all teens ages 13-17! Lucketts Community Center is partnering up with Douglass Community Center for a spring break bowling trip to Bowlero Leesburg on Wednesday, April 16 from 3:00-6:00pm. For just $5 per person, you'll get transportation, bowling admission and rentals, plus pizza and drinks!
Don’t miss out on this awesome spring break outing. See the flyer for pickup and drop-off times and sign up today! 🎳

Click here to register: bit.ly/4kMkgmq

03/21/2025

Update: March 21, 2025

As part of the project to replace the lighting to athletic fields and amenities throughout Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, the lights for the tennis/pickleball courts located on the park’s southside are currently being replaced. The courts will remain open to the public during daylight hours only and will close at dusk (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

Lighted tennis/pickleball courts on the northside of Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park are currently open for public use.

As part of the planned lighting replacement project, visitors can anticipate temporary closures of the skate park, basketball court, tennis/pickleball courts, and pavilion in the coming weeks as additional work is completed in these areas.

Residents will continue to notice contractors and equipment on the park property during daytime hours through Spring 2025. For safety reasons, the public is asked to respect posted signage and warning tape around work zones and stored materials and to avoid disrupting workers. There should be minimal impact for those visiting the park and walking on the trails.

During the construction period, some park amenities may temporarily lack lighting for several days. Amenities that are typically lit year-round until 9:00 p.m. may be briefly impacted by the construction. Additionally, pavilions 4, 5, and 6 may be closed during light replacement in those areas.

The public is encouraged to visit the Hal and Berni Hanson Park page at loudoun.gov/hansonpark for ongoing updates.

03/19/2025

Loudoun County's Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) has unveiled digital trail maps for ten county parks and one trailhead, just in time for the first day of spring. Now you can discover many of the county’s parks and natural landscapes with a tap of your finger.

Working with the Loudoun County Office of Mapping and Geographic Information, PRCS is making these free maps available through Avenza. This third-party app uses specially created geospatial PDFs (GeoPDFs) to enable offline navigation and location-finding using your device's GPS, even without a network connection. Users simply need to download the maps to their phones in advance. As park visitors navigate the trails, a blue dot will move along with them, providing real-time location tracking.

The free Avenza Maps app is available for download on the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Visitors can then access all available Loudoun PRCS Park maps directly through the Avenza store, at no cost.

The digital maps connect residents to over 40 miles of trails covering Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve (in progress), Bazil Newman Riverfront Park, Claude Moore Park, Conklin Community Park, Franklin Park, Goose Creek Pointe Park, Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, Heron Overlook Park, Lovettsville Community Park, Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, and the Evergreen Mills Trailhead. All of the downloadable maps are available at https://bit.ly/PRCSAvenzaMaps.

This new digital mapping technology will enhance the outdoor experience for residents and visitors, making it easier than ever to explore the county’s beautiful parks and trails. As Loudoun’s Trails and Waterways (formerly Linear Parks and Trails) continue to develop more trails, new maps will be added to the Avenza Maps app.

Visit loudoun.gov/parks for more information on Loudoun PRCS parks and trails.

Details here: https://bit.ly/4kzeFQf

Updated 3/21/25