Five Things to Do in March

We might be halfway through the month but there’s still plenty left to do in March. Now that the weather has turned (fingers crossed) we encourage you to get outside and enjoy one of our many parks and trails; take a new class; or sign your child up one of our spring break camps—spots are still available! If you’re out exploring our parks, we encourage you to sign up for our free PWC Parks Explorer Pass to make it even more fun! With the pass you can track your park visits and earn points toward cool park prizes every time you visit a park in Prince William County. Additional points can be earned for completing “Things to Do” within our parks. 

Looking for something else? Below are five programs and/or events that might spark your interest.

Check Out Birchdale’s New Playground
Join us this Wednesday, March 20 at 2 pm as we celebrate the new playground at Birchdale Community Center. In addition to a new playground, two new picnic shelters have been added. 

Experience a Sound Bath Meditation Practice
Embrace 2024 with setting an intention during your sound bath meditation practice on Wednesday, March 20, at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.  This workshop is free for passholders of both Dale City or Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center. $12 drop-in fee for non-members. Advance registration is required. Register today.

Take a Hike Under the Moon
Grab your flashlights and join our park naturalists for a slow-paced, full moon hike along the beautiful Neabsco Creek Boardwalk on Monday, March 25 from 7-9 pm. You'll enjoy learning about the flora and fauna of the wetlands, as well as some fascinating facts about the moon. We'll finish our hike with smores by the firepit! Register here.

Learn Chess (ages 6-12)
Children ages 6-12 can learn how to play chess or improve their chess skills during our spring break chess camp, March 25-28, 9-4 pm. Chess instruction will by Magnus Chess Academy who have taught over 100,000 children including national champions, as well as beginners. Campers are split into groups based upon skill level. Campers will learn rules, openings, tactics, endgames and more! Many games will be played for campers to develop their chess skills. All equipment is provided. Camp takes place at Pat White Center at Ben Lomond. Register your child today.

Visit the New Improved Cloverdale Park
On Wednesday, March 27, at 2 pm, please join us for a rededication ceremony to celebrate the improvements and updates made to Cloverdale Park which include a new entrance, new sidewalk for pedestrian access, parking expansion, improvements to the bridge and more!