News & Announcements

PRCS January 7 Job Fair Cancelled

The job fair scheduled today, January 7, 2020, is cancelled due to Loudoun County Government being on unscheduled leave status this afternoon. The event is rescheduled for Wednesday, January 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at PRCS Administration, 742 Miller Dr...

County on Unscheduled Leave Status Starting Noon Jan 7

Loudoun County Government is on unscheduled leave status starting at 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020. PRCS facilities are open during normal operating hours with possible program changes due to staffing changes. It is recommended that you call sites with...

PRCS is Hiring! Job Fair Jan. 29!

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services is hiring for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. Interested applicants are invited to a Job Fair Wednesday, January 29, 2020. The event, hosted by the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center, wil...

Gwen Thompson Briar Patch Park Renovation Project

Sections of Gwen Thompson Briar Patch Park in Sterling, Virginia will be closed to the public for recreational area improvements beginning the week of December 23, 2019. The existing swing set equipment will be replaced and a new, multi-level adult fitnes...

PRCS Inclement Weather Guidelines

When winter weather is in the forecast, you can find inclement weather guidelines for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) online, or contact your local PRCS center or park office for individual program updates.

County Sports Facility Receives National Recognition

The Potomack Lakes Sportsplex in Sterling, Virginia received national recognition last week from the Senior Softball-USA organization. During its annual meeting in Las Vegas, officials with Senior Softball-USA presented the facility with its Complex of th...

Sterling Community Center Relocates During Renovation & Construction

The Sterling Community Center, currently located at 120 Enterprise Street, Sterling, Virginia, 20164, will be temporarily relocated to 150 Enterprise Street effective December 18, 2019. Operating hours and contact information will remain the same. The tem...

The Gift of Health & Fitness!

Treat yourself, or someone on your list, to a season of health and fitness. Annual and six-month memberships at Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center and Dulles South Recreation and Community Center are discounted 15% through January 11, 2020. Recr...

WebTrac is Back Online November 18

WebTrac is operational again Monday, November 18, following a temporary shutdown during the database cloud migration and testing. Transactions, including registrations and payments, have resumed. Issues with credit card payments that occurred this morning...

County Area Agency on Aging Receives Resolution of Recognition

For his final legislative session in 2019, Senator Richard Black, District 13 VA, identified the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging as particularly deserving of special recognition because of its important mission and vital role in the community. Senator...

Still Looking for Something Spooktacular this Halloween?

You'll find Halloween and more fun, fall events for the whole family in the 2019 PRCS 2019 Fall Activity Guide! Find details on page 77-78 of the fall guide or in the online PRCS event calendar.  

Teen Performers Needed for Loudoun's Battle of Bands

Over $900 in prizes will be awarded to the top three winners of Loudoun’s Battle of the Bands. The annual competition is open to the county’s middle and high school students, including soloists, ensembles, bands and DJ/Electronic Music artists. Performers...

New! Fall Caregiver Education Series

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce its new fall Caregiver Education Series beginning October 29. The free series for anyone providing care and support to a loved one includes legal planning and a virtual dementia tour. ...

Loudoun County International Festival Oct. 13 in Leesburg

Loudoun County’s 2019 International Festival will highlight music, food, dance and traditions of Japan, Central America, India, Ireland, China, South America, the Middle East and more. The celebration of cultural diversity in Loudoun and the reg...

Location Change for County Meeting on Ashburn Recreation & Community Center Project

The location of the upcoming Loudoun County public information meeting about the new Ashburn Recreation and Community Center has been changed to the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building, 21000 Education Court in Ashburn. The meeting will ...

Franklin Park Tennis Courts to be Replaced

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has announced plans to replace the tennis courts at Franklin Park in Purcellville. The courts will be closed to the public beginning mid-October 2019. The project, which includes a ...

Loudoun County Hosts Parade September 14 to Celebrate Loudoun South Little Leaguers

Loudoun County invites members of the community to join in a celebration of the Loudoun South Little League team, the first team from Virginia in 25 years to go to the Little League World Series. The celebration will begin with a parade starting at 1:00 p...

Loudoun Breaks Ground for Ashburn Senior Center

Loudoun County is celebrating the start of construction for the Ashburn Senior Center. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors joined with other officials, Loudoun County government staff, members of the project team and community members for t...

Largest Bob Ross Exhibit on East Coast Opening in Loudoun

The Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center in Purcellville, Virginia hosted a preview of “Happy Accidents: An Exhibit of Original Bob Ross Paintings” for media Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. The show represents the first time the artist’s collection wi...

Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors

If you can give just two hours of your time on a weekly or monthly basis, you can make a difference in the lives of Loudoun’s homebound seniors. The Home Delivered Meals Program (HDM), administered by the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging, the...

Loudoun County Hosts: "Happy Accidents: An Exhibit of Original Bob Ross Paintings"

The Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center in Purcellville, Virginia, is pleased to announce the first exhibit of original Bob Ross paintings on the East Coast. With a total of 24 paintings, the exhibit runs Sept. 10 to Oct. 15, 2019. Hours are 9...

Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting for Loudoun United Soccer Stadium August 3, 2019

Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will join with officials of Loudoun United FC and members of the community for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the soccer team’s new home at Segra Field on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at Philip A....

Loudoun Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Lunar Landing

The Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center in Purcellville will mark the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing with an exhibition, two theater programs and planetarium events. At 4:18 p.m. EDT July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 Lunar Module touch...

Professional Opportunities in After-School Care

Do you enjoy working with children? Do you like earning money? Why not do both? Join the PRCS team of dedicated professionals who provide after-school enrichment activities for children in grades K-5 You can find CASA position descriptions and online appl...

Ground is Broken for Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park

A ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction for the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park was held Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Arcola. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors joined with other officials, Loudoun County gover...

Without Power? Cool off at a Loudoun County Facility

Loudoun County reminds residents in western Loudoun communities who are experiencing power outages that several county-operated facilities are open until 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, providing an air-conditioned place to escape today’s heat.&nb...

Selected Loudoun County Facilities to Serve as Cooling Centers with Extended Weekend Hours

During this period of excessive heat, selected Loudoun County facilities will operate as cooling centers with extended weekend hours. 

Saturday, July 20, 2019, Extended Hours

• The Loudoun Valley Community Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p...

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Loudoun; County Facilities to Serve as Cooling Centers

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Loudoun County for Friday, July 19, 2019, forecasting temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values of up to 110 degrees. 

When the National Weather Service issues ...

Loudoun County to Hold Groundbreaking for Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park June 29, 2019

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the park site on Evergreen Mills Road in Arcola. Signs will be p...

Loudoun County Hosts Public Information Meeting on Bles Park Improvements

Loudoun County residents are invited to attend a public meeting to learn about planned improvements to Bles Park, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at George Washington University’s Virginia Science & Technology Campus, Exploration Hall, 20101 Aca...