Holiday – Manassas Park Park & Recreation

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

Behind the Scenes of the “Boom” – By Kaitlyn Collier

I grew up in Manassas Park and have attended the Manassas Park Fourth of July Celebration every year at Signal Hill Park! However, for the past five years, I have attended this event as a staff member of the City of Manassas Park, Department of Parks and Recreation. Until I began working on this event, […]

July 6, 2017

Fourth of July Celebration at Signal Hill Park

Join us Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Signal Hill Park for our annual fireworks celebration! Admission is free. There will also be a variety of food trucks. Park opens to spectators at 5:30pm. Free shuttles from VRE and City Hall (both located on Manassas Drive) starting at 5:30pm. Accessible parking and limited general parking across […]

June 20, 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

Manassas Park’s Light Parade and First Annual Tree Lighting – By Maria Bosack

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be in one of those old fashioned Christmas movies where the people actually sing Christmas carols and share good tidings? If you were at the Light Parade and Tree Lighting event in Manassas Park on Saturday, December 10th, you may have felt like you truly […]

December 16, 2016

Surviving the Holidays – By Sue Jurjevic

I have been working at the Community Center for quite a while, and know that we are all under a great deal of stress planning for a perfect holiday. I would like to share something I have realized in my personal life, and I’d like to offer you and your family some helpful suggestions or […]

December 14, 2016

Santa is Coming to MPCC All Month Long! – By Kaitlyn Collier

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember. I love the spirit and energy that fills the air almost magically throughout the month of December. There’s just something about the holiday season that puts you in a fantastic mood. The holidays are filled with so many activities for you […]

November 30, 2016

Let’s talk Turkey! – By DC Webb

Like everyone else here at the Community Center, I am excited about Thanksgiving. I remember when I was a kid (which sadly for me is a long time ago), the most important day of the year was Thanksgiving. I have always loved Thanksgiving day because of the food—especially the turkey. Celebrating Thanksgiving by eating turkey […]

November 16, 2016

Trunk or Treat Can Replace Trick or Treat anytime! – By Maria Bosack

Ask any child why they love Halloween, and they will almost always say, “Two words: free candy”. If you were at the Community Center on October 31st from 5:30pm-7:30pm for Trunk or Treat, you saw many happy children running around, because they had indeed received lots of free candy. You may also have noticed many […]

November 7, 2016

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