Holiday – Manassas Park Park & Recreation

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

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

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

Working out with a personal trainer can help you stay motivated! They will teach you new and interesting exercises and encourage you throughout your fitness journey.

Keeping Up with your Goals – by Sue Jurjevic

January is coming to an end, and like many of you, we made New Year resolutions. We’re already a few weeks into 2019, so I’d like to offer a bit of encouragement. Whether your resolution was to join a gym, catch up with friends, or read a book you have wanted to read, regardless of […]

January 29, 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

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

New Traditions – By Sue Jurjevic

A few days ago, I was listening to the radio and the hosts were talking about a trending tradition called “Friendsgiving.” They were talking about how and why more and more people are celebrating this. Some use Friendsgiving as a way to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family while others celebrate only with friends due […]

November 28, 2018

Holiday Hours 2018

Wednesday, November 21 – Close at 9:00pm Thursday, November 22 (Thanksgiving) – Closed Friday, November 23 – Open at 10:00am Monday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) – Close at 12:00pm Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas) – Closed Monday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) – Close at 6:00pm Tuesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) – Closed

November 6, 2018

Firework Safety – by Sarah Barnett

Hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, star-spangled gear, and sunscreen are probably just a few of the things you need to celebrate Independence Day! Whether you are spending the day with family, friends, or at the local pool, chances are you associate July 4th with FIREWORKS! While we hope you will join us for […]

July 3, 2018

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