Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services

02/21/2026

Here we 'snow' again! Loudoun County is under a Winter Storm Warning for Sunday, February 22, and Monday, February 23. Here is a quick reminder regarding PRCS Inclement Weather Guidelines.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 (𝐋𝐂𝐏𝐒) 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧)
•Licensed preschool classes at Community and Recreation Centers are canceled; however, optional programs (Snow Day Camps) will be available.
• All other PRCS programs will operate as scheduled.
• All PRCS-sponsored activities held at indoor and outdoor LCPS facilities, including CASA and YAS, are canceled.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭
• All PRCS facilities are open with regular operating hours and programs will run as scheduled.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥 (𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬)𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧)
• All PRCS-sponsored activities held at indoor and outdoor LCPS facilities, including CASA and YAS, are canceled.
• Parents and school officials are responsible for implementing emergency pick-up arrangements during school hours.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲)
• CASA and YAS programs will maintain normal operating hours
• If weather conditions worsen during CASA or YAS hours, parents may be contacted to pick up participants early at the direction of the PRCS Director. CASA and YAS staff will remain on site until all participants have been picked up.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 (𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫)
• All PRCS facilities are closed, and all programs, activities, and classes are canceled.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬
• The delayed opening time will be specified in an announcement for all PRCS facilities.
• There will be no transportation services for Senior Centers.
• There will be no transportation services for Adult Day Centers.
• There will be no home-delivered meals.
• All child care programs at PRCS Community and Recreation Centers will begin at the determined delayed status time. If Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) operate on a delay due to inclement weather, preschool classes will begin at the designated delayed opening time for Loudoun County Government. In the case of an LCPS closure, preschool classes are canceled; however, optional programs (Snow Day Camps) will be available.
• Participants should contact facility or program staff to confirm which classes/activities will operate as scheduled and which are canceled.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞
• All PRCS facilities will be open with regular operating hours, and programs will be run with reduced staff.
• Adult Day Centers will open at 9:00 a.m. No transportation service will be provided.
• Senior Centers will be open during normal operating hours; however, no home-delivered meals or transportation services will be provided.
• Participants should contact the facility or program staff to confirm which classes/activities will operate as scheduled and which are canceled.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 (𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬)
• Parents must arrange to pick up their children from all PRCS programs and locations immediately.
• Families must make arrangements to pick up clients from Adult Day Centers immediately.
• PRCS facilities will remain open until the last child or Adult Day Care client has been picked up.

For more information contact your facility/program staff for specific updates or follow Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services on social media.

You can find the PRCS inclement weather closure guidelines at loudoun.gov/PRCSClosures.

02/21/2026

Happening Now!

The Douglass Community Center is hosting the Black History Month Celebration today (February 21) until 5:00pm.

This free community event will feature live performances, community vendors and Black-owned businesses, children’s activities, food from local food trucks (for purchase), and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate culture, history, and community.

02/19/2026

Wishing all who observe a meaningful Ash Wednesday and a reflective start to the Lenten season.

02/18/2026

New Look. Same Exceptional People, Parks and Programs.

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is excited to unveil an updated logo that reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to serving the community. This redesign symbolizes PRCS’ evolution as it has expanded its services, built new parks and facilities, and provided programs and events that bring residents and visitors together.

The new logo features a distinctive flourishing leaf, reflecting the department's dedication to creating interconnected spaces and experiences for individuals and communities to thrive and grow.

The five interconnected shapes in the logo align with PRCS’s core values of excellence, collaboration, innovation, integrity and resilience. Loudoun County appears in the logo to reflect the community we serve and the connection to the services we provide. Additionally, the intentionally designed open circle illustrates the department’s ongoing mission to connect all communities through exceptional people, parks and programs.

Details: https://bit.ly/4qEqrL7

02/17/2026

Wishing those who observe, a blessed and meaningful Ramadan.

02/17/2026

To everyone celebrating in Loudoun County, Happy Lunar New Year!

The Franklin Park Arts Center will host their annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 28, from 3:00 to 5:00pm. The event will include drumming, music demonstrations, and cultural education on the traditions surrounding Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse. Make a craft and sip hot tea in the lobby after the show while viewing the art exhibit “Freedom”.

All ages welcome. Tickets: $10.00

Visit franklinparkartscenter.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

02/16/2026

Reminder:

In observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services and park administrative offices, adult day centers, and the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Park grounds, including trails, gardens, playgrounds, off-leash areas, skate parks, and courts, are open to the public from dawn to dusk and provide a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to spend time together. The Nature/Visitor Centers at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, and Claude Moore Park are open on Presidents’ Day during their regular scheduled hours.
All recreation centers (excluding preschool), community centers (excluding preschool and CASA), and the Round Hill Aquatic Center will maintain normal operating hours on February 16. Childcare will be available at all community centers.
All senior centers will maintain normal operating hours on Monday, February 16. There will be no bus transportation, lunch programs, or home-delivered meals on Monday.

In observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services and park administrative offices, adult day centers, and the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Park grounds, including trails, gardens, playgrounds, off-leash areas, skate parks, and courts, are open to the public from dawn to dusk and provide a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to spend time together. The Nature/Visitor Centers at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, and Claude Moore Park are open on Presidents’ Day during their regular scheduled hours.

All recreation centers (excluding preschool), community centers (excluding preschool and CASA), and the Round Hill Aquatic Center will maintain normal operating hours on February 16. Childcare will be available at all community centers.

All senior centers will maintain normal operating hours on Monday, February 16. There will be no bus transportation, lunch programs, or home-delivered meals on Monday.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day, Loudoun!

February is Heart Health Month, a great time to show your heart some love by staying active and spending time outdoors. PRCS offers hikes throughout the year that can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve circulation and boost overall heart health.

This month, celebrate your love of the outdoors on two heart-themed hikes.

The self-led Heart Hike at Franklin Regional Park is available through February 28. Follow the scenic trail sprinkled with hidden wooden hearts along the way and see how many you can spot. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4azFC2b.

Or join us for a guided Heart Hunt Hike on Sunday, February 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. This 1 to 2 mile hike is led by a Virginia Master Naturalist. Along the trail discover heart-shaped rocks, leaves, bark and more . Visit https://bit.ly/4qAMjqo to learn more and register.

Looking for even more ways to strengthen your heart? Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services offers a variety of fitness classes, sports leagues, aquatic activities and scenic parks and trails to help residents of all ages stay active year-round.

However you choose to move, PRCS is here to help you keep your heart healthy this February and beyond.