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Contact Us:

5300 Palmer Lane
Suite 1A
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: (757) 259-3200
Information & Weather Line
(757) 259-3232

Recreation Links

Blaze a new Trail! Check out
the Trailblazin’ Guide
Aerobics Calendar -
Aquafitness Schedule too!
How do I participate?
Registration - Reservations -
Waivers
parks&rec@
james-city.va.usRec Connect

How do I Volunteer?
Volunteer for one
of our many services

Programs & Activities
Children - Adult - Seniors
Classes - Activities - Programs

Parks and Trails


Community Centers

Locations - Hours - Rates

The Senior Center
Organization for active seniors

About
Mission Statement -
Contacts - Commission

Master Plan Underway
Opinions needed for 2007
and beyond.

About James City County Parks and Recreation

 

dog parkJames City County is home to the oldest English-speaking settlement in North America, however it has one of the youngest parks and recreation programs in the country. Based on the success of a pilot summer camp program in 1980, the County created a Recreation office in the spring of 1981 which was responsible for running the summer playground program and instructional classes for adults and children.

 

Since then the Division of Parks and Recreation has built two full-service community centers, acquired and developed 13 parks, created partnerships with private enterprise and community organizations to build facilities and operate programs, and developed and offered over 2,500 programs to meet the needs of all the county's citizens. We are committed to making our community a better place to live by offering opportunities for exercise, recreation, social interaction, growth and learning.

 

Mission Statement

We work in partnership with citizens to ensure responsive programs, facilities, and open space which promote personal growth, social development, and healthy life-styles.

 

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