July 2021 Update
Look for this newsletter 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, Twitter, and Instagram. 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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National Night Out Events Planned at Three Locations
Get involved in your community. National Night Out is designed to bring neighbors together, increase safety awareness, and strengthen communities for a safer future. These events will feature games, music, food, vendors, giveaways, and more. FREE
Tuesday, Aug. 3
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Bensley Park, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road - 6-9 p.m.
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Ettrick Park, 20621 Woodpecker Road - 6-8 p.m.
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Stonebridge Recreation Center, 230 Karl Linn Drive - 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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50th Anniversary and
1970's-themed Events
- Aug. 16, noon-2 p.m.: Blast From the Past Luncheon and Social at Bensley Recreation Center
- Sept. 10, 5-7 p.m.: 50th Anniversary Decades Social (for persons with disabilities) at Ettrick Recreation Center
- Sept. 14, 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Drive-In Bingo at Huguenot Road Baptist Church
- Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-noon: 50th Anniversary Recreation Nostalgia Series - Badminton at Stonebridge Recreation Center
- Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-noon: 50th Anniversary Recreation Nostalgia Series - Shuffleboard at Stonebridge Recreation Center
- Oct. 13, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Fall Sock Hop at Stonebridge Recreation Center
- Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-noon: 50th Anniversary Recreation Nostalgia Series - Croquet at Stonebridge Recreation Center
- Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-noon: 50th Anniversary Recreation Nostalgia Series - Bocce Ball at Stonebridge Recreation Center
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UNC Interns Complete
Fall Line Trail Project
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Chesterfield County and the Parks and Recreation Department were chosen from localities across the country to host one of 14 student teams in their Civic Collaboration Project this summer. These undergraduate student interns are part of the Morehead Cain Merit Scholarship Program at UNC, Chapel Hill, which provides the students a fully funded four-year educational experience, including four strategic summer enrichment programs. The program is highly selective, admitting only 70 students each year.
The students learn by independent study for many assignments, as was the case for their Civic Collaboration Project in Chesterfield. They were given the topic, but had to further define that topic, create a workplan, decide how to work as a team, and arrange for their room and board while working on their six-week project. The team explored accessibility, in the broadest sense, for two user groups - those 50+ and persons with disabilities. The group was also asked to provide recommendations for development and programming for the new Fall Line Trail that will run from Ashland to Petersburg and have almost 50% of its length within the county.
The students concluded the project on Thursday, July 15, and presented their findings and recommendations to the parks and recreation staff.
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Fall Program Guide
and Registration
Coming in August
The Fall Program Guide and the 50+ Active Lifestyles newsletter will be available online, printed and sent to the mailing list, and in county libraries and offices the week of August 16. Registration for fall programs will begin Monday, Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m.
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Water Access
at Dog Park
The Clover Hill Dog Park now has water availability. Pups have access to water when visiting the dog park. The park is located behind the Chesterfield Technical Center @ Hull, 13900 Hull Street Road.
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Well Water Testing Available |
Cooperative Extension is accepting registration for their annual Well Water Testing Clinic. The clinic offers affordable well and spring testing for 14 different parameters including lead, copper and E.coli. Pick up a sample kit, take samples of your water, have them analyzed, and receive information addressing any problems. Registration deadline is Aug. 4.
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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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