Each July since 1985, America has celebrated Parks and Recreation Month, a program of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The goal is to raise awareness of the vital impact that parks, recreation, and conservation has on communities across the U.S. With more than 280 parks and 7 incredible community recreation centers, there is no shortage of ways to play in Virginia Beach! Below are a few special activities happening in July.
July 4th Celebration
Thursday, July 4 | 4 - 10 pm | Mount Trashmore ParkCelebrate America’s independence with live music, delicious foods, and of course, booming fireworks! | Limited on-site parking available for $10
Pix in the Parks Photo Contest
Enter our Pix in the Parks (with Barks!) photo contest for a chance to win a $500 Lidl Gift Card (two runners-ups will win a 4-pack to the Virginia Aquarium). Contest begins July 1. Stay tuned for details.
Free Fitness Classes & Les Mills Launch Weeks
Join us for select FREE drop-in group fitness classes as well as the launch of new choreography for many of our hugely popular Les Mills classes throughout the month of July. Membership is not required for these free classes. View featured classes at each Rec Center's Family Fun Event below.
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Family Fun Events
Various Dates in July |
Recreation Centers & Princess Anne Athletic ComplexJoin us for free activities at our Family Fun Events as we celebrate July is Parks & Rec Month! Activity highlights include swimming in our indoor pool, game rooms, arts & crafts, fitness classes, games, giveaways and more. These events are free and open to the public - no membership is required, registration is required to participate. Register
online or at a rec center.
The first 100 people registered will receive a FREE Swag Bag filled with cool Parks & Rec goodies.
Those who attend FOUR of the Family Fun Events will be automatically entered to win either a FREE annual membership or TWO FREE Personal Training Sessions...so be sure to check out all we have going on for Parks & Rec Month!
View Family Fun Event schedule of activities below.