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!
2026 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
This July we will be offering several free fitness classes. Join us from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Community Activities Center.
Location: Community Activities Center
Free (Registration Required) | Ages 15+
#221402A1 | Monday | July 6 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Fitness Fusion
#221402A2 | Monday | July 13 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Fitness Fusion
#221402A3 | Monday | July 20 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Yoga
#221402A4 | Tuesday | July 21 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Kung Fu
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
Thursday | July 9 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday | July 16 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday | July 23 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday | July 30 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Art in the Park
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
Tuesday | Jul 7 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Morrison Park
Thursday | July 16 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Purcell Park
Thursday | July 23 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Purcell Park
Tuesday | July 28 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Dream Come True
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
Friday | July 10 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Purcell Park Pond
Friday | July 17 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Purcell Park Pond
Friday | July 31 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Purcell Park Pond
For questions about Parks and Recreation Month activities, contact Harriet Flynn at Harriet.Flynn@HarrisonburgVA.gov