Colonial Heights Recreation & Parks Department

09/02/2026

🎉 Word Play: A Library Partnership! Starting TOMORROW! 📚✨

We’ve teamed up with the Public Library for an exciting new program designed to make reading fun! Word Play is all about helping young readers master sight words and build confidence in their basic reading skills through interactive play.

🎲 What We’ll Do:

Play a variety of fun, high-energy games that make learning sight words feel like playtime (think Bingo, memory challenges, fidget games, and more)!

🎯 The Goal:

Boost reading confidence and foster a love for books in a supportive, high-energy environment!

👥 Who:

Perfect for young readers of all abilities! Older children are also welcome to come, help run the games, and support younger readers.

📍 Where: Public Library, 1000 Yacht Basin Dr.

⏰ When: Tomorrow, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

⚠️ Note: Registration is required for all participants!

🔗 Register now to secure your spot:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/chrpregistration

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

09/02/2026

Event Update: Playground Pop-Up Canceled

Due to the extreme heat forecast for tomorrow, Thursday, September 3, from 3-5pm, our Playground Pop-Up has been canceled for everyone's safety and comfort.

We will keep a close eye on the weather and provide an update regarding Friday's Playground Pop-Up soon. Stay cool, and we hope to see you all very soon!

09/02/2026

Join us on September 5th for a Paddle in Your Park outing at Lakeview Park. This is a FREE program in partnership with RVA Paddlesports, but guarantee a spot by reserving at:

Paddle in Your Park focuses on bringing the joys of paddlesports to you! Join us as we offer a variety of paddling experiences appropriate for all ages and skill levels, to increase diversity in the sport, and promote inclusivity in the paddlesports community across the…

09/01/2026

Hey Wonderful People!
Help us pick the movie for our upcoming Outdoor Movie Night! 🎬🍿

Hocus Pocus Wins!!!!!
Register for programs here: https://tinyurl.com/chrpregistration

Event Details:

📅 Date: Friday, September 18

⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Location: Fort Clifton (grassy area behind the Tussing Elementary playground)

📌 Address: 100 Brockwell Lane, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

How to Vote
React to this post or drop your emoji in the comments:

❤️ Love: Minions & Monsters

😂 Haha: Hocus Pocus

😯 Wow: Happy Feet

😢 Sad: IF (Imaginary Friends)

😡 Angry: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

08/31/2026

White Bank Park Main Parking Lot Closure Notice for August 31

The main parking lot (lower lot) at White Bank Park will be closed on Monday August 31 for re-striping work. The secondary (upper lot) will remain open during the work. Contact Recreation and Parks at (804)520-9390 with any questions.

The main parking lot (lower lot) at White Bank Park will be closed on Monday August 31 for re-striping work. The secondary (upper lot) will remain open during the work. Contact Recreation and Parks at

08/27/2026

🎬 Movie Night on the Green is Coming to Fort Clifton! 🍿

Join us for a free, fun evening under the stars on Friday, September 18th, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

We need your help choosing the feature film! Drop your favorite family-friendly movie suggestions in the comments below. We'll round up the top picks for a final vote next week.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs—tasty snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. See you on the green!

08/24/2026

White Bank Park Main Parking Lot Closure Notice for August 27-28

The main parking lot (lower lot) at White Bank Park will be closed on Thursday August 27 and Friday August 28 for repaving work. The secondary (upper lot) will remain open during the work. Contact Recreation and Parks at (804)520-9390 with any questions.

The main parking lot (lower lot) at White Bank Park will be closed on Thursday August 27 and Friday August 28 for repaving work. The secondary (upper lot) will remain open during the work. Contact Rec

08/22/2026

Set-up underway for AmericanaFest! Join us from 3pm-7pm at Shepherd Stadium for great music, food, drinks, and activities.

08/21/2026

Americana Fest is ON!!

At this time, we have no intention of cancelling the event. We're monitoring conditions closely and will continue to make decisions with the safety and comfort of our attendees, vendors, staff, and performers in mind.

Keep an eye on our page for any updates.

We'll see you tomorrow at Shepherd Stadium!

08/21/2026