Adults – Manassas Park Park & Recreation

Springing Into Your Workouts! – by Kaitlyn Collier

It is a known fact that incorporating movement into our daily lives is important. Most of us use the beginning of the new year as motivation to make ourselves healthier, whether it’s via exercise, food, mental health, or a combo of all of these things! However, I noticed I get the most motivation when the […]

April 11, 2018

Working with a personal trainer can help you get the most out of your workouts, so when you have time for self care, you are also being efficient.

Self Care, Why Care – By Eliut Morales

The week is half over and you haven’t met your deadline at work, so you skip lunch to get ahead. You also skipped breakfast because your kid missed the school bus and had to be taken to school again. You haven’t gone to the gym in a few days, simply because you don’t have […]

February 13, 2018

Scrapbooking with your family is a great way to collect inspiration

Where Do You Find Your Inspiration? – By Sue Jurjevic

We are now beginning our second month of 2018; I wanted to check in to see how is everyone doing with their New Year’s Resolutions? Resolutions may be any number of goals you have set for yourself. They could include joining a fitness center, learning a new skill, or challenging yourself to try something new. […]

February 7, 2018

Fire Prevention Week 2017 – By Sarah Barnett

Ahh October is here! There is a slight chill in the air, leaves are starting to fall, and the summer humidity is gone. While this may make for some wonderful weather for fall sports, picnics, and hiking; it also creates the perfect scenario for fire! I am not just talking about enjoying a fall evening […]

October 6, 2017

Signal Bay Waterpark CLOSED Sat. Sept. 2

September 1, 2017

Ever wanted to work with a personal trainer? Just do it!

Just Do It – By Mike Arrington

“Just Do It” is a trademarked slogan from Nike that we have all heard repeatedly. It is only three words, but have you ever really taken the time out to really think about this powerful statement? Nike is not just selling sneakers; they are saying so much more! These three words may be reminding us […]

July 17, 2017

Reflection and Improvements – by Kaitlyn Collier

The Staff here at Manassas Park Community Center has been reviewing the results of the 2016 (Department of Parks and Recreation) DPR Survey. Staff asked patrons to assess our facilities and programs over the course of last year. After looking through the survey results, we feel we are better able to understand the needs of […]

April 27, 2017

Turning Your Resolutions into Results – By Kaitlyn Collier

Although it is mid-February, I am still thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Research says about 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but less than 10% stick to the resolutions. It seems to me that the majority of New Year’s resolutions are made because of health issues. Everyone I know says they want to get […]

February 17, 2017

February is Black History Month – by Tony Thomas

According to History.com, Black History Month initially started as Black History Week back in 1926, by an African American historian and educator named Carter G. Woodson. In 1976, it was decided the celebratory week would be changed to a month-long celebration to coincide with the February birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Black History […]

February 10, 2017

10 Reasons to Take Belly Dance – By Tiffany Olsen

Embrace your curves. Belly dance welcomes all body types, from the slender and graceful to the curvy and alluring. Take a dance class that brings out the beauty in every body. Create art in movement. Learn the power of expression through creative dance. There’s nothing like it! Belly dance is a language of movement. With […]

December 7, 2016

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