Aquatics – Manassas Park Park & Recreation

Eight Unique Things Needed to Open Signal Bay Waterpark – by Sarah Barnett

May 11, 2017

Sunscreen Saves Your Skin – by Sarah Barnett

The Department of Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce that we were awarded sunscreen dispensers and sunscreen as part of the Practice Safe Skin campaign from the Melanoma Foundation of New England. We plan to place one dispenser at the entrance to Signal Bay Waterpark and one at the entrance of the Manassas […]

March 9, 2017

Jump In and Get Fit -By Sarah Barnett

Looking for something new to spice up your fitness routine? Want to find a fun, effective INDOOR activity to keep you fit this winter? Do you have knee and joint pain while participating in land aerobics classes? It’s time to jump into the indoor pool here at the Manassas Park Community Center (MPCC) and try […]

October 20, 2016

Signal Bay Waterpark Doggie Paddle Made a Splash with Owners and Dogs Alike – By Maria Bosack

Their big eyes look up to you as you pat their furry, little heads. “Go ahead, it’s alright.” “Come on, jump in, it’s hot–you know you want to.” “After all, who wouldn’t want to get wet on a day like today.” These were the most often heard comments at the recent Doggie Paddle event, sponsored […]

September 20, 2016

Olympic Fever – By Sarah Barnett

I have always been a big fan of the Olympics. I remember watching the 1992 Barcelona Olympics when I was a kid and begging my parents to put me in gymnastics. I was convinced I was going to be the next Shannon Miller. Fast forward 4 years, and I was pumped to watch the Magnificent […]

August 11, 2016

How to Be Awesome at Your Summer Job, Tips for Teens and Parents of Teens – By Sarah Barnett

Spring is in the air. Temperatures are rising, pollen is wreaking havoc on our sinuses, and the hunt for summer jobs is underway. Every summer, the Department of Parks and Recreation hires almost 100 teenagers to help staff our pools and our various camps and programs. I have been hiring pool staff for over 10 […]

March 24, 2016

What’s New With Seniors – By Bethiah Shuemaker

First on our agenda is our potluck “Chill Chaser” on Monday, February 22nd from 12:00pm -2:00pm. We enjoyed our December potluck with good food and friends so much that we wanted to get together again. Bring your favorite version of chili and dessert to share and chase those snowdrifts away! I am looking forward to […]

February 4, 2016

Campers take a break from camp to go on a nature hike around the Manassas Park Community Center

A 2016 Preview of the Manassas Park Community Center – by Jason Shriner

Many of you probably don’t know this, but before I started working for the City of Manassas Park, Department of Parks and Recreation I was a baker. You might think the best thing about being a baker is getting to eat all those delicious treats. For me, the most rewarding part of being a baker […]

January 19, 2016

Top 10 Job Skills You Get as a Lifeguard by Sarah Barnett

This week’s weather probably has you thinking that WINTER is finally here, but believe it or not, here at Parks and Recreation, we are already starting to think about SUMMER! We are diligently planning for summer camps, swim lessons, special events and the 20th year of operation at Signal Bay Water Park! One of the […]

January 14, 2016

Lifeguard at the Manassas Park Community Center

5 Things Lifeguards Wish You Knew – By Grace Britten

When I tell people that I’m a lifeguard, I often get the same response: “So you have it easy! You just have to sit there, right?” This is one of many misconceptions about lifeguarding that are understandable, but drive me a little crazy. Here’s the short list of things about us that we’d like you […]

December 11, 2015

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