Whether your recreation interests are in outdoor adventure and athletics, participating in art and dance programs, or strolling through our parks admiring nature, there is something Parks and Recreation offers you so that you may live a healthy lifestyle.
Check out our list of fun activities happening throughout the month of July!
2025 schedule:
How To: Fitness Equipment
Join Cory Jeffries for a session on how to use the pieces of equipment in our fitness centers. Each participant will leave with a sample workout schedule that they can use. Location: Community Activities Center or Simms Center Email Cory.Jeffries@HarrisonburgVA.Gov to sign up Free (Registration Required) | Ages 15+
Free Fitness Class
Each Monday in July we will be offering a free fitness class. Join us from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Community Activities Center.
Location: Community Activities Center
Free (Registration Required) | Ages 15+
#221402A1 | M | Jul 7 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Fitness Fusion
#221402A2 | M | Jul 14 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Fitness Fusion
#221402A3 | M | Jul 21 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Yoga
#221402A4 | M | Jul 28 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Zumba
Free Pool Admission Time
Each Thursday in July City residents will get free entry to Westover Pool between 12pm and 3pm. ID with City address is required for free entry. Location: Westover Pool
Th | Jul 10 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Th | Jul 17 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Th | Jul 24 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Th | Jul 31 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Creator Space
Let your creative side show! Join us at different parks each week this July and let your creativity take over! Youth can pick from our supplies to create whatever their imagination can think of.
Free | Ages 5 and older
W | Jun 25 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Hillandale Park 12
M | Jul 14 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Ralph Sampson
Tu| Jul 29 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Morrison
Tree Identification Walk
Have you ever wondered what trees are in our parks? Join us for a casual walk through Hillandale Park as we discuss the different trees that are native to this area as well as learning to identify several different types of trees.
Free | All Ages
Tu | Jul 22 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Hillandale Park Shelter 12
Story Time Under the Oak Tree
Join us under the Oak Tree by Shelter 12 in Hillandale Park for story time. In case of minor inclement weather we will move under the shelter or into the building at shelter 12.
Free | Ages 0 to 5
W | Jul 9 | 10:00am | Hillandale Park Shelter 12
W | Jul 23 | 10:00am | Hillandale Park Shelter 12
Fishing Fridays
Have you wanted to try your hand at fishing? Meet us by Purcell Park Pond at 9am and learn the basics of fishing. All fishing equipment is provided. Children 11 and under must have a guardian accompanying them.
Free | Ages 6-15
F | Jul 18 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Purcell Park Pond
F | Jul 25 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Purcell Park Pond
F | Aug 1 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Purcell Park Pond
F | Aug 8 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Purcell Park Pond
Wing Day Wednesday
Join Bat Conservation & Rescue of Virginia at Hillandale Park. Hear a brief presentation about bat conservation and behavior, followed by the opportunity to watch bats emerge for their evening hunt. Learn about acoustic monitoring and what it’s telling us about the bats who live in Harrisonburg.
Free | Elementary age and above
W | Jul 23 | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Hillandale Park Shelter 12
W | Aug 20 | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Hillandale Park Shelter 12
Free Simms Center Admission
Each Wednesday in July, City residents will get free entry to the Simms Center between 6pm and 9pm. ID with City address is required for free entry.
Location: Simms Center
W | Jul 2 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
W | Jul 9 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
W | Jul 16 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
W | Jul 23 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
W | Jul 30 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Free Community Activities Center Admission
Each Tuesday in July, City residents will get free early bird entry to the Community Activities Center between 6am and 9am. ID with City address is required for free entry.
Location: Community Activities Center
Tu | Jul 1 | 6:00am - 9:00am
Tu | Jul 8 | 6:00am - 9:00am
Tu | Jul 15 | 6:00am - 9:00am
Tu | Jul 22 | 6:00am - 9:00am
Tu | Jul 29 | 6:00am - 9:00am
For questions about Parks and Recreation Month activities, contact Harriet Flynn at Harriet.Flynn@HarrisonburgVA.gov