News & Announcements

Latino Festival - May 22

The Loudoun County Latino Festival is a free community festival celebrating and showcasing Latino culture. The event features live music and entertainment, food, giveaways, local businesses, non-profit and commercial vendors, and children's activities inc...

Loudoun Wins National Achievement Awards for Innovation

Loudoun County has been recognized with five 2022 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Loudoun’s award-winning programs, which include several that came out...

NEW UPDATE - Franklin Regional Park Pool - Summer Season Delayed Opening

NEW UPDATE - The Franklin Regional Park Pool will delay opening for the summer season till the week of June 13 due to emergency repairs and unexpected shipping delays for the materials.

Further updates available on the Franklin Regional Park Facebook page....

Registration for Loudoun County Parks & Recreation Summer Programs Begins May 20

Registration for Summer programs offered by the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services - PRCS - begins May 20, 2022. Adults 55 and older can register for senior activities beginning May 19, 2022. Summer programs, including s...

Loudoun Valley Community Center - Basketball Court Repair

Loudoun Valley Community Center Basketball Court repairs will begin Thursday, April 28. The repairs will include an initial demolition to create an improved basketball court.

Further updates available on the Loudoun Valley Community Center Facebook page.

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Students Encouraged to Apply for Loudoun County's ‘Youth in Government Day’

Loudoun County is offering high school students the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of their local government by participating in Youth in Government Day, Tuesday, May 3, 2022. 

Students in grades 9-12 are invited to apply for the event, ...

County to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Lovettsville Community Park April 2

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and the departments of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Transportation and Capital Infrastructure will celebrate the grand opening of the Lovettsville Community Park with a ribbon cutting Saturday, April...

Lovettsville Community Center Construction Update

With construction for the new pool house at Lovettsville Community Center, access to the basketball courts is closed. The playground is accessible to the public during community center hours by passing through the center.

Further updates available on the L...

County to Hold Grand Opening for Sterling Community Center March 5

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and Departments of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Transportation and Capital Infrastructure will celebrate the grand opening of the Sterling Community Center Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The ...

Sign up to Receive Updates on Countywide Linear Parks and Trails System Plan

The countywide Linear Parks and Trails System Plan (LPAT), approved by the Board of Supervisors July 6, 2021, offers a roadmap for the County and its partners to build out an interconnected system that protects natural and cultural resources, honors Loudo...

Board of Supervisors Renames Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park and Kephart Bridge Landing

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted February 15, 2022, to change the name of two county-owned recreational facilities in eastern Loudoun: Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park has been renamed as Bazil Newman Riverfront Park and Kephart Bridge Landing...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Franklin Park to Purcellville Trail Project February 23

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the proposed Franklin Park to Purcellville Trail project. The public information meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Members of the public...

Public Invited to Help Rename Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has directed the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) to submit a new name for Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park in the Lansdowne community. The park’s name references nearby grist mills, whic...

Loudoun County Moves Forward with Bles Park Enhancements

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved moving forward with planned enhancements to Bles Park that are designed to improve safety and access and provide additional recreational opportunities for residents while maintaining the park’s natural ...

County Offers Free Education and Support for Caregivers

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offers free, virtual education sessions to help ease the burden and stress of caring for loved ones. The January session, "When Nobody Else Gets It" will focus on dealing with people who don't unders...

Loudoun Invites Public Comment on Scott Jenkins Memorial Park Project

Loudoun County is holding an open comment period to gain input from the public regarding Phase III of construction for Scott Jenkins Memorial Park in Hamilton. Phase III will install lighting for five existing athletic fields. The comment period is open t...

County to Hold Public Presentation of Douglass Playground Renovation Project Design Jan. 6

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the design concept for the Douglass Community Center Playground Replacement Project at its Sept. 21, 2021, meeting. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will present the new pla...

Trail at Potomac Green Neighborhood Park Closed November 29

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has announced the temporary closure of the blue stone section of the trail south of the pickleball courts at Potomac Green Neighborhood Park on Monday, November 29, 2021. The sectio...

Conklin Community Park Basketball and Tennis Courts Being Replaced

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has announced the closure of the basketball and tennis courts at Conklin Community Park located at 25701 Donegal Drive in Chantilly. Both courts are being replaced. The extensive co...

Registration for Loudoun County Parks & Recreation Winter Programs Begins November 12

Registration for winter programs offered by the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) begins November 12, 2021. Adults 55 and older can register for senior activities beginning November 10. Winter programs, including...

County Offers Free Medicare Counseling During Open Enrollment

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offers free Medicare information and counseling services. AAA staff trained in the Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program can help answer questions about coverage options, premiums, copays and Me...

Final Call for Teen Bands and Solo Acts!

The 2021 Loudoun Battle of the Bands is open to middle and high school students, including soloists, vocalists, instrumentalists and DJs/producers. The competition is a joint venture among the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community S...

Loudoun Parks and Recreation Receives State Award for Arts Center Event

The Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS) recognized an event hosted in 2020 at the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center in Purcellville, Virginia. The award was presented to the Loudoun County Department of Parks Recreation and Community...

County Senior Centers Now Open Saturdays

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces that its five senior centers are now open Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until noon. Recreational options for adults 55 and older include exercise classes, pickleball and b...

Teen Performers Sought for Loudoun's Battle of Bands

The 2021 Loudoun Battle of the Bands is open to middle and high school students, including soloists, vocalists, instrumentalists and DJs/producers. The competition is a joint venture among the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community S...

County Offers Free Support for Caregivers

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offers free, virtual education sessions to help ease the burden and stress of caring for loved ones. The October session, "Holidays and Dementia: Coping with Changes and Family Dynamics," will be pre...

County Seeks Volunteers to Work with Seniors

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) are currently seeking caring, knowledgeable adult volunteers for the county's senior centers. Volunteer opportunities include greeting center members,...

Dulles South Facilities Update for September 29

The competition and leisure pools at Dulles South Recreation and Community Center (DSRCC) will be closed Wednesday, September 29, 2021, while a gas line is moved in preparation for enhancements to the air handling system. The pool closure is expected to l...

County Parks & Recreation Earns National Accreditation

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CA...

Dulles South Recreation Center Status Update

The competition and leisure pools at Dulles South Recreation and Community Center (DSRCC) will remain open Monday, September 20, 2021. Previous plans to move a gas line in preparation for enhancements to the air handling system have changed. The project i...

County Offers Free Education & Support for Caregivers

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is offering free, virtual education sessions to help ease the burden and stress of caring for loved ones. The September series begins Tuesday, September 21, 2021. All sessions are held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p...

Dulles South Facilities Update for September 20

The competition and leisure pools at Dulles South Recreation and Community Center (DSRCC) will be closed Monday, September 20, 2021, while a gas line is moved in preparation for enhancements to the air handling system. The pool closure is expected to last...

Claude Moore Park Hosts Fall Festival & Photo Expo

The annual Claude Moore Park Fall Festival and Photo Expo will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission to the event is free. The park is located at 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road in Sterling. 

All ages can enjoy live music, ...

Preschool Openings in Leesburg

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces that space is available in the 2021-2022 preschool program at Douglass Community Center.  A fun, play-based curriculum allows children to experience social intera...

"Live From The Lot" Outdoor Concert September 10

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is hosting "Live From The Lot" featuring The Reagan Years and Uncle Jesse Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. The event will take place in the parking lot of Segra Field at 42095 Loud...

Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center to Close for Maintenance

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces the closure the Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center August 23 through August 29, 2021, for annual maintenance. Recreation center operations and land-based program...

Claude Moore Park Visitor Center Closed August 24

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has announced the closure of the Vestal's Gap Road entrance to Claude Moore Park, along with the Visitor Center and adjacent parking lot Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The closu...

County Asks Public to Help Rename Facility

At its business meeting July 6, 2021, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors directed staff to develop a work plan to implement changes to the Confederate and Segregationist symbols already submitted by the public and to remove the name of Kephart Bridge...

County Recreation Centers Hold Membership Pass Sale

Annual and six-month recreational memberships for Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center (CMRCC) and Dulles South Recreation and Community Center (DSRCC) are discounted 15% from August 9 through September 13, 2021. Admission passes include access to...

Douglass Community Center Relocation Update

The date for the relocation of the Douglass Community Center has been revised. The center will open in its new location at 705-H East Market Street in Leesburg Thursday, August 19, 2021. Phone numbers will remain the same. An indoor version of the Douglas...

County Offers Free Education & Support for Caregivers

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is offering free, virtual education sessions to help ease the burden and stress of caring for loved ones. The August/September series begins Tuesday, August 3, 2021. All sessions are held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:3...

Update: Potomac Green Neighborhood Park Opening

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) and Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure announce the opening of Potomac Green Neighborhood Park in Ashburn, Virginia. The park will open to the public fol...

Potomac Green Neighborhood Park Opens to the Public

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) and Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure announce the opening of Potomac Green Neighborhood Park in Ashburn, Virginia. The park will open to the public fol...

Douglass Community Center Relocation Plan Revised

The Douglass Community Center in Leesburg, operated by the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, will be temporary relocated during renovation of the Douglass School. Renovation of the school, which houses the community ce...

Countywide Linear Parks & Trails System Plan Moves Forward

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is moving ahead with the Countywide Linear Parks and Trails System Plan (LPAT) following approval of the plan by the Board of Supervisors at its business meeting on July 6, 2...

Public Meeting on County Parks and Recreation Master Plan July 21

The fourth public workshop regarding the County’s Parks and Recreation master planning project will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 7 p.m. Details about joining the virtual meeting are available at loudoun.gov/prcsmasterplan.

The Department of Parks, ...

Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors in Leesburg

The Home Delivered Meals Program (HDM), administered by the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging, urgently needs volunteers 18 and older who will safely deliver nutritious, noontime meals to individuals confined to their home. Drivers are needed weekdays i...

County Hosts Independence Day Celebrations July 2, July 3 & July 4

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is offering residents and visitors several options for celebrating Independence Day this year. 

Sterling Community Center hosts the annual “Star Spangled Sterling” Friday, J...

Douglass Community Center to Relocate During Construction

The Douglass Community Center in Leesburg, operated by the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, will be temporary relocated during renovation of the Douglass School. Renovation of the school, which houses the community ce...

Loudoun County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Moves Forward

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is moving ahead with its master plan following approval of the plan by the Board of Supervisors at its business meeting on June 15, 2021. 

PRCS contracted with PROS C...

Space is Available in County After-School Program for Coming School Year

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has announced openings in the County After-School Activities (CASA) Program for the 2021-2022 school year. CASA is a licensed, after-school program for elementary school students (grades K-5) that...

County Program Provides Summer Cooling Assistance for Seniors

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging, Virginia Department for the Aging, and Dominion Virginia Power are offering a program to provide fans and single-room air conditioners to eligible county residents 60 and older. The program runs June 1 through Sept...

County Parks & Recreation Receives Three National Awards

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) was recognized for excellence in facility projects and programs completed in 2020 by the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) and the Nationa...

Area Agency on Aging Hosts Mindfulness Practice Workshop for Caregivers

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is hosting a virtual workshop on "Mindfulness Practice" for caregivers. The free program will be presented Tuesday, June 8, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. by Michele Zimmer-Forster, LCSW, psychotherapi...

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...

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....

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...