Aquatics – Manassas Park Park & Recreation

A swim instructor is in the pool with a little girl. The little girl is floating on her back as she opens her legs to propel her.

A Smile is Free! – by Sarah Barnett

Something as simple as a smile can change your whole perspective on things! Imagine walking into a store and finding all of the employees who work there looking miserable and unpleasant. As you go through the checkout, the cashier does not smile and does little to interact with you. It would probably give you the […]

July 17, 2019

Learning to Swim at a Young Age – by Eliut Morales

Throughout their youth, children will learn a lot of different skills to help them become more aware of their environment. Skills like reading, writing, riding a bike, and manners are only a few, but perhaps one of the most important skills to learn at a young age is how to swim. However, some children may […]

June 24, 2019

Water Safety Day – by Sarah Barnett

It’s that great time of year again! The temperature warms up and people naturally gravitate towards water! However, with increased participation in aquatic recreation comes an increased risk of drowning or injury. Learning how to swim is only part of the equation to reducing your risk around water. The following are some additional ways to […]

May 14, 2019

Our Lifeguard Hiring Process Has Begun! – By Sarah Barnett

The holidays just ended and winter is in full effect. However, here at the Department of Parks and Recreation, it’s never too early to start planning for the summer months. Hiring and training staff for the summer is one of our biggest and most important tasks. Without well-selected and well-trained employees, our events and programs […]

January 11, 2019

Preparing Your Child for Swim Lessons – by Sarah Barnett

It may seem too early to start thinking about preparing your child for swimming this summer. However, now is the best time to start preparing them! Not wanting to enroll your child in swim lessons during the cold winter months is understandable. However, if your child is apprehensive about getting in the water and needs […]

November 8, 2018

Maya teaches several classes at MPCC including Introduction to Spanish

Membership Spotlight: Maya

Our member spotlight blog series features a Manassas Park Community Center member and their family. We hope that by sharing member stories we continue to work towards building an environment that embraces community. Maya and her family have been members of the Community Center for a few years now, and since then has been part […]

November 1, 2018

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

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