Aquatics – Manassas Park Park & Recreation

Benefits of Lifeguarding – by Sarah Barnett

Every summer, aquatic facilities across the country struggle to find qualified, competent, and available lifeguards to safely guard their pools. What was once considered a rite-of-passage, or the quintessential summer job, working as a lifeguard has decreased in popularity as a summer job as more and more teenagers spend their summer interning, vacationing, or participating […]

September 11, 2018

School might be around the corner, but there's still time for summer fun!

Gearing Up for School – by Sue Jurjevic

Summer camps are coming to an end after next week. Time sure goes by fast! We shared many memories, spent time in the sun, and learned new skills. To all our campers, parents, and staff who made this summer fun and exciting – thank you! As everyone prepares to go back to school, I wanted […]

August 9, 2018

Back to School Shopping – by Eliut Morales

Summer is ending, which means beach trips and family barbecues are making way for school to begin session again. For many parents, that means it’s time to head into the crowded retail store isles to purchase school supplies for their kids. Back to school shopping can be quite a stressful task, so it’s important to […]

August 1, 2018

Maintaining Your Pool – by Sarah Barnett

This is my busy season. I am not sure that busy even begins to describe the chaos. My friends call this my “tax season”; comparing the chaos to that which accountants must feel before the April 15th tax deadline. Whether that is a fair comparison or not, getting Signal Bay Waterpark prepared for the season […]

May 1, 2018

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

Preparing for Spring at the Manassas Park Community Center – by Kaitlyn Collier

After all the holiday excitement, I am sure you are feeling like I am right about now! Yes, we are frazzled, and feeling that it is time for a well-earned break! As the Special Events Assistant for the Department of Parks and Recreation, I am happy to say that my schedule is giving me a […]

February 1, 2018

Give the Gift of Learning – by Sarah Barnett

For many, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of year! Time is spent decorating, baking, catching up with family, and shopping for the perfect gifts to give! I do most of my Christmas shopping online since I do not have a lot of time to head to the stores. I am the mother […]

December 7, 2017

The Manassas Park Community Center is a Howlin’ Good Time this Fall – by Kaitlyn Collier

School’s back in session, and the weather is doing that thing where its chilly in the morning, then hot, then back to chilly! The chilly weather reminds us that October is right around the corner. I cannot believe I am typing it, but the fall season is looming! If you are like me, then fall […]

September 21, 2017

Signal Bay Waterpark CLOSED Sat. Sept. 2

September 1, 2017

Summer camp aides and leaders often become role models for their campers

Part-Time Job Tips for Families with Teenagers – by Sarah Barnett

I have worked as a supervisor in the Aquatics field for over 10 years. During that time, I have hired thousands of teenagers for part-time summer jobs as lifeguards and aquatics staff. I know that 99% of my summer hires are not going to embark upon a career in the Aquatics field. While it is […]

July 25, 2017

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