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Who's got next game?The basketball courts at Gypsy Hill Park have been resurfaced and repainted.
10/23/2026

Who's got next game?

The basketball courts at Gypsy Hill Park have been resurfaced and repainted.

Today is the last Day to Register 10/22!🎃🏓 HALLOWEEN PICKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN SOCIALPaddles up! 👻 Let’s wrap up the 2026 o...
10/22/2026

Today is the last Day to Register 10/22!

🎃🏓 HALLOWEEN PICKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN SOCIAL

Paddles up! 👻 Let’s wrap up the 2026 outdoor pickleball season with one last morning of fun, friendly competition, and maybe a few costumes! 🧛‍♀️

Join Shenandoah Valley Pickleball for rotating partners, round-robin play, and a chance to connect with the pickleball community before we head indoors for the season. Costumes are welcome, so bring your Halloween spirit and get ready to play! 🕸️

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Montgomery Hall Park
👥 Ages 12+
💲 $20 per person
📝 Register by October 22

JOIN PICKLES THE CAT ON THE COURTS!🐈‍⬛
👉 Register Now! https://bit.ly/4k1NjEp

Tonight's "Honey Bear Hunt" has been CANCELED.Due to unexpected circumstances, tonight's activity is canceled (Wed 10/21...
10/21/2026

Tonight's "Honey Bear Hunt" has been CANCELED.

Due to unexpected circumstances, tonight's activity is canceled (Wed 10/21). We will make plans to reschedule this program in the future.

This Friday!Frightfully Fun Film NightFriday, October 23, 5:30pm, Gypsy Hill Park BandstandCalling all ghouls, ghosts, a...
10/21/2026

This Friday!

Frightfully Fun Film Night
Friday, October 23, 5:30pm, Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand

Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins! Join us for a terrific night of pumpkin carving followed by the movie "Sketch". Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs, blankets, or snacks to get cozy for this FANG-tastic night. We will have paper and art supplies available for participants to sketch their very own creature. Queen City Mini Donuts and The Corn Dog Co will be available.

New Directions Center will be an event partner. They are celebrating 30 years of service in Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro.

Join our team!Park Maintenance is hiring for the position of Equipment Operator I. This position performs routine semi-s...
10/19/2026

Join our team!

Park Maintenance is hiring for the position of Equipment Operator I. This position performs routine semi-skilled work in a variety of maintenance assignments operating motorized equipment in support of the Parks & Recreation Department. If you enjoy working outside and being part of a team then this position may be the right fit for you. Apply online today: https://bit.ly/4dJ6yyP

Questions? Call the recreation office at 540.332.3945

Halloween Pickleball Round Robin SocialPaddles Up! The outdoor season is drawing to a close and you have one final chanc...
10/19/2026

Halloween Pickleball Round Robin Social

Paddles Up! The outdoor season is drawing to a close and you have one final chance to end the season with some fun! You are even free to wear a costume for this action-packed round-robin wrap-up to a great 2026 outdoor season. The day will include round robin play and getting one last chance to compete with the pickleball community before the weather sends us indoors! Play will be rotating partners to give players of all skill ranges the chance to test all their skills in a friendly atmosphere. Ages 12+. Instructors: Shenandoah Valley Pickleball. MHP, October 31, matches will begin at 9am and conclude by 12pm. Price: $20. Register by: October 22

Register online: https://bit.ly/4k1NjEp

Sock Puppet Creature CreationJoin us for a fun, creative workshop to create your very own Sock Puppet! Step into a playf...
10/18/2026

Sock Puppet Creature Creation

Join us for a fun, creative workshop to create your very own Sock Puppet! Step into a playful world where your imagination comes to life. Discover the joy of creating your own puppet and learn how to give it a voice, personality, and its own story. We will foster our creativity, playfulness, and confidence in creating our own pal! All ages are welcome (5 and under with adult). Instructor: Samantha Campbell of ‘Hey-Ho-Lets-Grow!’. NSC, 5:30pm-7pm, November 11. Price: $18. Register by: November 12

Register online: https://bit.ly/3WuHWDX

🐻🍂 HELP US FIND HONEY BEAR! 🍂🐻Honey Bear is on the loose… and we need your little one to help us find him! 🔎🌲Join us for...
10/16/2026

🐻🍂 HELP US FIND HONEY BEAR! 🍂🐻

Honey Bear is on the loose… and we need your little one to help us find him! 🔎🌲

Join us for a fun, toddler-friendly Honey Bear Hunt as we follow simple clues, explore the park, and search for our favorite furry friend. 🐻✨

🎃 And since Halloween is almost here… little adventurers are encouraged to dress up as their favorite woodland creature! 🦊🦌🐿️ Honey Bear might feel a little more comfortable around his forest friends! 🍁

📅 October 21
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Montgomery Hall Park
👧 Ages 7 & under (with an adult)
💰 FREE!

Bring your curiosity, your best woodland-creature costume, and get ready for a bear-y fun adventure! 🐻🍂🔎

Will you be the one to FIND HONEY BEAR? 👀🐻

🎨🍂 NOVEMBER ART CLASSES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! 🍂🎨Let your little artists explore, create, and get crafty this Novemb...
10/16/2026

🎨🍂 NOVEMBER ART CLASSES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! 🍂🎨

Let your little artists explore, create, and get crafty this November! Join Samantha Campbell of Hey-Ho-Lets-Grow at Nelson St. Center for a month of creativity, hands-on projects, and artistic fun! 🖌️✨

🎨 Handprints | Ages 2–5 (with an adult)
🕙 Tuesdays | 10–11 AM
💲 $38 per session

🖍️ Handprints: Intermediate | Ages 5–7
🕧 Tuesdays | 12:30–1:30 PM
💲 $38 per session

🖌️ Artventures: Afterschool | Ages 6+
🕟 Tuesdays | 4:30–5:30 PM
💲 $42 per session

📅 November sessions begin November 10! (No class November 24.)

From play dough and painting to clay, mixed media, and creative masterpieces, there's something for every budding artist! 🎨

📍 Location: Nelson St Center (NSC)
⏰ Registration deadline: One week before the session begins.

✨ Give your young artist a chance to create something amazing!

👉 Register Now! Don't miss out on these creative adventures! 🧡
https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/departments/parks-recreation

Beginner Wild Caving near Bridgewater VAA morning of learning basic caving safety, underground navigation, and some elem...
10/15/2026

Beginner Wild Caving near Bridgewater VA

A morning of learning basic caving safety, underground navigation, and some elementary limestone geology; all technical gear is provided; a personal suggested clothing list, Medical Form/Participant Agreement, and driving directions to the activity meetup will be supplied by WILD GUYde Adventures after registration. Ages 12 through adult (teens may attend unaccompanied, but their transportation must be provided by a parent or guardian). 8:30am-noon, November 7. Price: $35/person. Register by: October 29

Address

1000 Montgomery Avenue
Staunton, VA
24401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(540) 332-3945

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