Harrisonburg, VA - Government

09/14/2026

Please Be Aware of University Blvd road closure and detours from Monday, September 14 - Friday, September 18.

Be cautious driving through work zone areas. Thank you for your patience.

09/14/2026

The Kids Castle Playground at Purcell Park will be closed all day Monday for adjustments and repairs from the first two weeks of usage. Playground specialists will be working on the slides and some other odds and ends that need adjustments. We expect this work to last no longer than through the day on Tuesday. We will make an announcement as soon as the playground is back open to the public. We would like to say thank you to everyone for their patience and understanding.

09/13/2026

We can’t wait for Bike, Walk, and Roll to School Day on October 7!

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Join us on Wednesday, October 7th, for Bike, Walk, & Roll to School Day! As part of Harrisonburg’s SRTS Program, we’re encouraging HCPS families and students to bike, walk or roll together and experience the joy of alternative ways to travel to school as a community. Learn more at www.harrisonburgva.gov/bike-walk-roll-to-school

09/12/2026

This National Preparedness Month take steps to stay prepared! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19WEzwDhVF/

Floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and extreme heat can happen with little warning. This National Preparedness Month, know the risks where you live and visit — and take steps now to prepare. Know your risk. Stand Ready. Visit ready.gov/be-informed

09/12/2026

The Annual Harrisonburg Rockingham African-American Festival is happening today, Saturday, September 12 at Ralph Sampson Park from 12:00pm-6:00pm!

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/hraaf

09/12/2026

HDPT- Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation can help get you to the JMU Football game!
Information on bus service for today’s game is available online at: harrisonburgva.gov/bus-routes

And Go Dukes!

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Please be aware of sidewalk closure due to construction that will be taking place on Port Republic Road between Hunters Ridge Road and Devon Lane starting on 9-11-2026.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will work as efficiently as possible to get the sidewalk reopened.

09/10/2026

Do you want to work in a team environment responsible for repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing traffic signs and pavement markings? If so, the Specialist I - Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings position may be the right career for you, and we will provide paid on-the-job training!

www.HarrisonburgVA.gov/Employment