Prince William County Parks and Rec: “We regret to inform you that we’re canceling the Fridays at Five concert on July 28, 2023 on the Plaza at the McCoart Building due to the excessive heat in the forecast for this Friday.”
“The safety and well-being of our audience and artists are our top priority. With the scorching temperatures forecasted for that day we believe it’s best to avoid any potential risks associated with the prolonged exposure to high temperatures.”
“Thank you for understanding and can’t wait to rock with you again soon the next “Fridays at Five” on August 11, 2023! Stay cool and stay hydrated out there.”
Justin Trawick and the Common Good were scheduled to perform.
Prince William County Government: “After the Battle of First Manassas on July 21, 1861, Ben Lomond House served as a Confederate field hospital where soldiers from Virginia, Georgia, and Mississippi were treated for their battle wounds.”
“On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Ben Lomond Historic Site, located at 10321 Sudley Manor Drive in Manassas, will host its Civil War Hospital Weekend between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with demonstrations, activities, and talks about how the Civil War hospital operated for 35 days.”
“Visitors to the free event will also be able to take part in a demonstration on how to bandage wounds and try their hands at Civil War handwriting.”
The Independence Day celebration at Pratt Park in Stafford County was a wonderful experience for my family.
It was our first time attending the event and our first time visiting Pratt Park, which overlooks the Rappahannock River. We were surprised at the size and openness of the park, capable of accommodating so many people to celebrate our nation's 247th birthday.
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Prince William Parks and Recreation: “Thanks to a grant from The Cecil & Irene Hylton Foundation via the Prince William Parks Foundation, more than 800 students from Title I schools in Prince William County were awarded scholarships to participate in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s Science in the Park program last spring.”
“Science in the Park provides hands-on science lessons for K-6th grade students based on the Virginia Standards of Learning Science curriculum, utilizing the resources of Prince William County’s beautiful parks as an outdoor classroom.”
“Participating students visit one of the Science in the Park locations where teachers can choose from a variety of customized lessons that help support what they’re teaching in the classroom, such as habitat trail hikes, creek studies, and learning about water health.”
On Thursday, July 13, 2023, Locust Shade Park will hold a reptile show as a part of their “Reptile World” program at the park’s amphitheater at 4701 Locust Shade Drive, Triangle.
The “Reptile World” program was made to introduce reptiles from around the world to the audience. Its main goal is to increase students’ interest, connection, and awareness of the natural world and its reptilian species.
Micheal Shwedick, the owner of the Reptilians, began his program over 30 years ago at Locust Shade Park.
The show will start at 10:30 a.m. and last about an hour. The presentation will include a turtle, tropical lizard, American alligator, and a variety of snakes, including a green anaconda and one albino Burmese python, as well as many others. Check out one of the previous reptiles brought in here.
Tickets are $5.50 for ages 2 and older. You can purchase the tickets at the amphitheater on the event day.
Any additional information about the event, other upcoming events, or the amphitheater can be found online.
Prince William County Parks and Rec: “July is Park and Recreation Month, and Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism will celebrate all month long with a number of activities and events that showcase how Prince William County is a stronger, more vibrant and more resilient community because of parks and recreation.”
“For July, we are offering a special PWC Parks Explorer Park and Recreation Month Pass. Visitors and community members are invited to visit parks and locations throughout the county and then “check in” using the Pass on their phone/mobile device. Once they’ve checked in to at least four locations, they will automatically be entered into our grand prize raffle for a chance to win a prize. The PWC Parks Explorer Pass is FREE, and there’s nothing to download.”
“The property was previously held by the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit organization that works to protect public land. The organization worked with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) through its acquisition process to transfer the property to the Commonwealth for permanent stewardship. It has been managed as a Virginia State Park since 2016.”
“The park’s master plan (PDF) (PDF), approved in 2021, called for making several improvements after the state took ownership, including moving Route 11 off the bridge, as recommended by the Virginia Department of Transportation.”
Prince William County Parks and Recreation: “Rainbow over Turley Fields this week after the storms came rolling in. 14998 Birchdale Ave, Dale City The Turley Fields are 2 lighted, grass infield diamond fields located in Dale City.”
Starting June 15, Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism invited the community to participate in a wildlife photo contest.
The list of categories you can submit your work in includes:
- Birds
- Mammals
- Baby Animals (young of any species)
- Other Wildlife (underwater life, reptiles, amphibians, insects, spiders, macro and more)
- Young Photographers (ages 7-17)
Contest rules and eligibility can be found online.
The deadline to submit photos is July 31, 2023, and the winner will be announced on August 18.
Winners will receive the following:
- A PWC Prize Pack full of park goodies
- Free Mini Golf & Paddle Boat Passes
- Recognition on PWC Parks social media
- Recognition in Park Bench
As of June 27, there have been 30 entries, apply today and upload your pictures to win.
There are 30 entires in the contest so far, according to a county parks department spokeswoman.
