Family – Manassas Park Park & Recreation

Bringing Culture to Our Children – by Arely Angel

At the Manassas Park Community Center Preschool, we believe it’s important to make sure everyone is represented. We are always happy to approach holidays from all over the world in fun and respectful ways. Our Easter Egg Hunt was a huge hit! Students had a lot of fun finding eggs with surprises inside. Besides Easter, […]

April 18, 2019

Spring Has Sprung! – by Sue Jurjevic

March 20 was the first day of spring. Even though the weather may not feel very spring-like, it’s never too late to make some plans for the season. If you’re looking for ideas, I have a few tips for you! At the Community Center, we’ve prepared a few special events to help you jumpstart your […]

April 4, 2019

A Sneak Peek into Our Preschool Program – by Eliut Morales

Will you be looking for a preschool program near you this year? If so, you may have some questions in order to decide what program will best suit your children. I sat down with Arely Angel, our Lead Preschool Teacher, and talked about what our preschool program means to her as both a teacher and […]

March 22, 2019

Diversity through Nature – by Tony Thomas

America is one of the most diverse countries in the world. However, places that could benefit greatly from more diversity are our state and federal parks. Diversity was not always widely accepted in parks, and although tremendous strides have been made, there is still much work to be accomplished to break barriers and stigmas regarding […]

February 22, 2019

Make Every Day Valentine’s Day! – by Arely Angel

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and no matter who you’re celebrating it with, you may wonder how to make it special. The first thought that comes to mind is what to give your Valentine as a gift. We tend to think that the bigger the better. I believe that the more thought you put into your […]

February 13, 2019

Our Influence with Words – by Jacquelyn Tyre-Perry

One of the greatest joys of working with kids is knowing that positive influence can make them want to act with manners and politeness. It’s always a joy hearing a child say to their parent, “I want to be just like you!” However, a downside to that is when they notice you not living or […]

January 24, 2019

Member Spotlight: Andreea

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. Andreea’s family of four has been a member with us for over four years. Her two daughters, ages three and six, have […]

January 22, 2019

Preparing for the Holidays – by Kaitlyn Collier

Recently, I was asked if I was ready for the holidays. This was probably a week before Thanksgiving, when my day was filled with decorating the Community Center and the surrounding landscape! Those beautiful lights hung at the top of the building and on the bushes that you see as you drive into the parking […]

December 21, 2018

Our newest special event, Glow in the Park After Dark, saw huge participation during its launch

What’s New in 2019? – by Tony Thomas

As we close out 2018, I find it important to reflect on our personal and professional accomplishments of the year. Within Parks and Recreation, 2018 was another good year that allowed us to offer hundreds of programs and events and serve thousands of families from Manassas Park and the surrounding communities. We are grateful for […]

December 19, 2018

Holiday Traditions – By Arely Angel

Growing up, my family’s holiday traditions in Mexico were very different from traditions here in the United States. Sharing traditions is one of my favorite parts about the holiday season. Regardless of what culture or religion, family is the focus of many holiday traditions. My favorite Mexican holiday tradition is the Posadas. Posadas are a […]

December 13, 2018

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