March 2021 Update
Our e-newsletter has a new logo and a new name. Look for it each month to stay informed. Past issues are available.
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Greetings!
The Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Department hopes you enjoy this quick update of the ongoing activities of the department. Stay informed by visiting our website, and following us on Facebook and Twitter. As always, reach out to us if you have questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you back in the parks, recreation centers, classes, and events.
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Celebrate 50 years of
FAR OUT FUN!
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It's our 50th Anniversary! |
We are so excited to kick-off our 50th anniversary celebration. On April 14, stop by selected sites to pick-up a grab bag with celebration items. For historical photos, highlights, and details on events happening all year, visit our web page.
If you grew up in Chesterfield in the 1970’s and participated in parks and recreation activities, please let us know. Share your vintage photos and stories with us at parksrec@chesterfield.gov.
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Expanding Our Mission
to Support
High School Sports
Beyond hosting tournaments, a major benefit of sports tourism is having top-grade facilities available to residents. At River City Sportsplex, nearly two-thirds of use is local. Chesterfield County Schools sports teams have taken advantage of the turf fields at the complex. Each year has seen an increased demand for space. This year with school fields that were rain-saturated or thawing out, the teams looked to Parks and Recreation to assist with scheduling use. An additional challenge has been the merging of fall and spring sports into a three-week period causing even greater strains on already crowded school facilities. Teams including field hockey, football, and soon lacrosse and soccer are utilizing the fields. Practices and games fill the facility every afternoon, four days per week.
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Summer Program Guide and Registration
The Summer Program Guide will be available online the week of April 5. Registration begins Monday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. Offerings include many live stream classes, as well as camps, historical programs, sports, outdoor adventures, nature exploration and more.
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Kite Day
Join us for the annual Kite Day event on Sunday, April 11, 1-4 p.m. at River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road. Pre-registration is required this year. Kites will be distributed to pre-registered children only. Walk-up registration will not be offered. Crowd size will be limited per Governor's orders. For details and to register: 804-748-1623.
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Department Staff Respond to Pandemic |
The Parks and Recreation Department continues to serve the community in unique ways. During the past year, the department-managed Chesterfield County Fairgrounds has been used as a regional site for disinfection of PPE equipment, COVID-19 testing location, and most recently as a vaccination site. Many Parks and Recreation staff members have volunteered to work the vaccination site. Just another way our department can serve the residents and contribute to a continued quality of life in Chesterfield. |
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Happening in Chesterfield
county's weekly
e-newsletter
Interested in receiving county-wide news, events, business developments and more directly to your inbox? Subscribe now to the county's weekly e-newsletter, Happening in Chesterfield.
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12140 Harrowgate Road
Chester, VA 23831
804-748-1623
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To enhance the quality of lives for citizens and visitors through First Choice recreation opportunities, experiences, and partnerships. |
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