July Parks and Recreation Month Events
Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in July in Harrisonburg!
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Celebrating the Firefly
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Learn about the benefits of fireflies then as the sun sets and dusk arrives there will be the option to stroll down the paths at Heritage Oaks Golf Course and see the fireflies lighting up.
New Year's Plunge
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Start 2025 off with a plunge! On January 1 at 9:00am, join us at Westover Pool for the Shiver Me Timbers Pirate Plunge.
Welcome Home Garden
The Welcome Home Garden is a living statement of appreciation and support for young men and women returning home from service overseas as soldiers, sailors, marines, missionaries, etc.
Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan
The Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Department strives to meet its mission of enhancing the quality of life and meeting the needs of every citizen by providing comprehensive leisure service opportunities and to develop and maintain a safe system of open space and public facilities for the use and enjoyment by the public.
Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center
The Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center has a gymnasium, fitness room, computer lab, and meeting spaces.
Planning a Special Event
The City of Harrisonburg supports special events that provide enjoyable opportunities for residents and visitors, and contribute to a vibrant, livable and sustainable city.
Parent-Tot Programs
Looking for activities to do with your toddler? We have a variety of programs that we offer.
Westover Skate Park
Admission is free! Helmets are required.
Rocktown Trails at Hillandale Park
Rocktown Trails offers three different levels of difficulty to appeal to a complete spectrum of runners, walkers and cyclists from novice to expert.