Dance Programs
Last Updated: August 9, 2024
The Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Dance Program provides students with the utmost quality in dance education within a positive and nurturing learning environment.
Parks and Recreation
Tree Stewards Harrisonburg
Last Updated: March 23, 2018
Tree Stewards are community volunteers committed to promoting healthy urban and rural forests in Virginia.
Eastover Tennis Courts
Last Updated: March 20, 2020
Located on Reservoir Street across from Spotswood Elementary School, Eastover has four lighted tennis courts.
Local Disc Golf Ace Race
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
Each year, disc golfers from around the globe gather at their local courses for one purpose: to throw aces! All players welcome, each player receives two identical Ace Race discs.
When Are Swimming Lessons Offered?
Swimming lessons are offered several different times during the year. Parks and Recreation offers multiple sessions during the summer during the week. In the winter and fall months there are classes during the week and classes on Saturdays. For specific dates check the most recent Activity Guide.
What Activities Happen at Westover Pool?
Westover Pool offers many activities year round including swimming lessons offered several times a year, swim teams, aqua aerobics, life-guarding classes, birthday parties, etc.
Family Halloween Carnival
Last Updated: August 24, 2016
Come out to the Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center for an evening of games, crafts, and candy. At 3:00pm there will be a costume contest for the kids.
Family Pool Night
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
Event takes place at Westover Park starting with a free swim night at Westover Pool and then Movies Under the Stars afterwards.
What are the Lengths of the Pools?
The diving pool is 25 yards x 54 feet. The Olympic pool is 50 meters x 25 feet.
When is Open Swimming?
The official times of open swimming on weekdays can vary due to other programming in the pool. On weekends open swimming times are always: Saturday 12-6 and Sunday 1-8.