Join us in July to celebrate Park and Recreation Month!

Since 1985, July has been celebrated as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association, Park and Recreation Month highlights the essential and powerful role local park and recreation programs play in building stronger, more vibrant and more resilient communities all across the country. 

This July, we will celebrate the vital role parks and recreation programs and services play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering the growth of our communities. In celebration of Park and Recreation Month, Prince William County is offering a special PWC Parks Explorer Park and Recreation Month Pass. 

Visitors and community members are invited to visit the following parks, events and locations and then "check-in" using the Pass on their phone/mobile device. Once you’ve checked in to at least four locations, you will automatically be entered into our grand prize raffle for a chance to win a prize.

Check into at least four of the following locations to be entered into the raffle:

* World War II Weekend at Rippon Lodge, Saturday, July 8 & Sunday, July 9, 11 am - 4 pm, 703-499-9812 for more information

* Fridays at 5, at Sean T. Connaughton Plaza, Friday, July 14

* Yard Sale, Pat White Center at Ben Lomond, Saturday, July 15

* Rec On Wheels, Hammill Mill Park, Wednesday, July 19

* Civil War Hospital Weekend, Ben Lomond Historic Site, Saturday, July 22

* Rec on Wheels, Ellis Barron Park, Tuesday, July 25

* Fridays at 5, Sean T. Connaughton Plaza, Friday, July 28

The PWC Parks Explorer Pass is FREE and there's nothing to download. To learn more or get started, please click here.

There are also many other events, programs and activities throughout the month that you can participate in to engage with your fellow community members and our staff.

“July is the perfect time to get active with Parks and participate in our various events and programs,” said Amir Wenrich, Assistant Director, Marketing. “Prince William County Parks’ mission is to create recreational and cultural experiences for a more vibrant community. We encourage everyone to come celebrate the power of parks and recreation with us this month.”

The Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism operates a 4,400+ acre park system comprised of 81 properties and 60+trail miles. DPRT staff operates a diverse portfolio of recreational facilities, services and programs, hosting many patrons annually and providing unique leisure experiences for residents of all ages, abilities, and recreational interests.

We encourage everyone who supports parks and recreation to share photos and stories of how it has impacted their lives by using hashtags #pwcPARKS and #WhereCommunityGrows on social media.