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Williamsburg Parks & Recreation
202 Quarterpath Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-259-3760
This newsletter is published by Williamsburg Parks & Recreation to provide the community with important information about our parks, programs, and events.
MEET OUR STAFF
DIRECTOR
Robbi Hutton
RECREATION
SUPERINTENDENT
Taryn Sherrill
PARKS SUPERINTENDENT
Chris Prewitt
ATHLETIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Nick Rubino
ATHLETIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Chris Humphries
PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Kirstyn McArdle
WALLER MILL PARK MANAGER
Nathaniel Darling
FARMERS MARKET MANAGER
Mollie Romero
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
QUARTERPATH RECREATION CENTER HOURS
Monday - Friday: 8am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 1 - 8pm
*Hours subject to change without notice*
PAYMENT & REFUND INFORMATION
Payments:
• Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express accepted.
Refunds:
• Refund requests must be made prior to the first day of the program, class, or league. Refund requests after the first day due to illness, injury, or relocation is subject to review by the Director.
• All refunds will be assessed a 10% administrative charge, not to exceed $5.
• All refund requests must be made in writing by email to parksandrecreation@williamsburgva.gov.
CONTACT US
757.259.3760
parksandrecreation@williamsburgva.gov
williamsburgva.gov/rec
202 Quarterpath Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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QUARTERPATH RECREATION CENTER
OPEN GYM TIME
The recreation center offers a variety of open gym times. Hours are subject to change. A $2 daily rate is required to participate in all open gym activities.
WILLIAMSURG WALKING CLUB
The Williamsburg Walking Club is a FREE program that provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to exercise but do not want aerobics or may not be physically able to do other types of exercises. Walkers are encouraged to walk at their own pace in the comfort of the air conditioned/heated gym.
Monday - Friday: 8 - 10am
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It’s fast-paced and easy to learn, great exercise, and lots of fun! Balls and paddles are available free of charge.
Whether you are looking to hone your skills or to participate in a pick-up game, open play basketball is for you. Basketballs are provided. Personal basketballs are not allowed.
Monday - Friday: 1 - 4:30pm Sunday: 5 - 8pm
VOLLEYBALL
This drop-in program is fun and a great way to get some exercise and meet new people. Volleyballs are provided. Personal volleyballs are not allowed.
Sunday: 5 - 8pm
QUARTERPATH RECREATION CENTER
ROOM RENTALS
Looking for that perfect location for a party or a place to celebrate a special occasion? Quarterpath Recreation Center has three rooms available for rent for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, and corporate events. The 18,000-square-foot gymnasium is also available for rent. Contact us at 757-259-3760 for more information and availability. Alcohol, smoking, and pets are not permitted.
YOUTH ATHLETICS
TENNIS
(CO-ED AGES 5-8)
SPRING SESSION II - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
MAY 19 - JUNE 16 | 5:30 - 6:15PM (No class 5/26)
Registration: April 18 - May 18 | Cost: $56 per session
SUMMER SESSION I - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
JUNE 30 - JULY 23 | 6 - 6:45PM
Registration: May 29 - June 29 | Cost: $56 per session
SUMMER SESSION II - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
AUG 4 - 27 | 6 - 6:45PM
Registration: July 3 - Aug 3 | Cost: $56 per session
TENNIS
(CO-ED AGES 9-12)
SPRING SESSION II - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
MAY 19 - JUNE 16 | 6:30 - 7:30PM (No class 5/26)
Registration: April 18 - May 18 | Cost: $64 per session
SUMMER SESSION I - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
JUNE 30 - JULY 23 | 7 - 8PM
Registration: May 29 - June 29 | Cost: $64 per session
SUMMER SESSION II - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
AUG 4 - 27 | 7 - 8PM
Registration: July 3 - Aug 3 | Cost: $64 per session
TENNIS
(CO-ED AGES 13-17)
SUMMER SESSION - TUESDAYS
JULY 1 - AUG 5 | 6 - 7PM
Registration: May 30 - June 30 | Cost: $48 per session
All Youth Tennis Programs are held at Kiwanis Park, 125 Longhill Road.
Register for each online at williamsburgva.gov/playwburg. For more information, please call 757-259-3760.
BASKETBALL
(CO-ED AGES 5-14)
SEASON BEGINS: WEEK OF JUNE 23 (tentatively)
Coach Contact: Week of May 26 (tentatively)
Registration: April 12 - May 12 | Cost: $50 per participant
Location: Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road
SOFTBALL (GIRLS AGES 5-14)
SEASON BEGINS: WEEK OF SEPT 8 (tentatively)
Coach Contact: Week of Aug 11 (tentatively)
T-Ball • Ages 5-6 • Cost: $60/player
Coach Pitch • Ages 7 -8 • Cost: $60/player
Fast-Pitch • Ages 9-11 • Cost: $65/player
Fast-Pitch • Ages 12-14 • Cost: $65/player
Registration: July 1 - 28
Location: Kiwanis Park, 125 Longhill Road
Players bat and play field every game
VOLLEYBALL
(CO-ED AGES 5-17)
SEASON BEGINS: WEEK OF OCT 6 (tentatively)
Coach Contact: Week of Sept 8 (tentatively)
Setters Division (Ages 5-8) Saturday mornings
Diggers Division (Ages 9-12) Mon. & Thurs. at 5:30 or 6:15pm
Spikers Division (Ages 13-17) Mon. & Thurs. at 5:30 or 6:15pm
Registration: Aug 1 - 25 | Cost: $45 per participant
Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road
Requests for coaches/teammates are not guaranteed.
Register for each online at williamsburgva.gov/playwburg. For more information, please call 757-259-3760.
ADULT ATHLETICS
TENNIS (18+)
All skill levels are welcome to participate in the Summer Tennis League. Matches are played weeknights from 7:30-9:30pm.
SEASON BEGINS: JULY 7
Registration: May 26 - June 23 | Cost: $30 per player
Leagues: Singles, Doubles
Location: Kiwanis Park Tennis Courts, 125 Longhill Road
SOFTBALL (18+)
All skill levels are welcome to participate in the Adult Fall Softball League. Team registration only.
SEASON BEGINS: SEPT 8
Registration: July 21 - Aug 25 | Cost: $330 per team
Leagues: Men’s and Co-Ed
Location: Quarterpath Park, 202 Quarterpath Road
SAND VOLLEYBALL (18+)
Time for fun in the sun volleyball action. Sand volleyball leagues are open to players of all skill levels. Team registration only.
SEASON BEGINS: JUNE 9
Registration: April 21 - May 19 | Cost: $195 Quads / $70 Doubles
Location: Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road
WOMEN’S INDOOR QUADS VOLLEYBALL (18+)
All skill levels are welcome to participate in the Women’s Indoor Quads League. Ladies, grab some friends and form a team. Team registration only.
SEASON BEGINS: JUNE 9
Registration: April 21 - May 19 | Cost: $195
Location: Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road
Register for each online at williamsburgva.gov/playwburg. For more information, please call 757-259-3760.
3-ON-3 BASKETBALL (18+)
Summer basketball 3-on-3 leagues are played half-court and give new and experienced players a unique way to improve in all aspects of their game. Registration is by team only and games are played weeknights.
SEASON BEGINS: JUNE 16
Registration: April 28 - May 26 | Cost: $300 per team
Leagues: Men A, Men B, Women, Veterans (35+)
Location: Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road
ZUMBA® (18+)
This fun fitness program involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance while experiencing a full body workout. Please be on time and consistent in attendance. Late arrivals disturb the class in session.
SUMMER SESSION I - THURSDAYS
JUNE 26 – AUG 14 | 6:45 - 7:45PM
Registration: May 19 - June 20 | Cost: $65 full session; $12 drop-in
Location: Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road
SUMMER SESSION II - THURSDAYS
AUG 28 - OCT 16 | 6:45 - 7:45PM
Registration: July 23 - Aug 22 | Cost: $65 full session; $12 drop-in
Location: Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road
YOGA (18+)
This beginner class combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to give you a full body workout. Yoga mats are recommended but not required.
SUMMER SESSION - WEDNESDAYS
JULY 16 - SEPT 10 | 6:45 - 7:45PM (No class 08/27)
Registration: May 1 - July 11 | Cost: $65 full session; $12 drop-in
Location: Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road
Register for each online at williamsburgva.gov/playwburg. For more information, please call 757-259-3760.
SPECIAL EVENTS
MEMORIAL MILE
Williamsburg Parks & Recreation honors and remembers the sacrifice of our fallen Military, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and Law Enforcement members by sharing their fallen hero stories at Waller Mill Park. During Memorial Day weekend, we honor those who were killed in the line of duty.
MAY 23 - 26
Location: Waller Mill Park, 901 Airport Road
CLEAN THE BAY DAY (AGES 18+)
Williamsburg Parks & Recreation, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and other partners across Virginia are recruiting volunteers for Clean the Bay Day. Not only is Waller Mill Park a great place for boating, fishing, hiking scenic trails and enjoying a round or two of disc golf, it is also the home of our drinking water source. When we keep the park clean, we keep our drinking water clean.
JUNE 7 | 9AM - NOON
Location: Waller Mill Park, 901 Airport Road
Register at: cbf.org/clean
Click Register & select Williamsburg/Waller Mill Park
KIDS FISHING DERBY
JUNE 21
Ages 6 - 10 • 9 - 10:30am
Ages 11 - 15 • 10 - 11:30am
Registration: May 1 - June 16 | Cost: FREE
Location: Waller Mill Park, 901 Airport Road
Register online at williamsburgva.gov/playwburg For more information, please call 757-259-3760.
• Limited to 20 kids per division.
• Check-in will open 15 minutes prior to start time.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Limited supply of poles available; bait will be provided.
This free event is made possible by the May family, in loving memory of Eric May II.
TEEN PADDLE CAMP
(AGES 12-15)
SESSION I
JUNE 23 - 25 | 9AM - NOON (Rainout Dates Aug. 26 – 27)
Registration: Open until June 16 | Cost: $100
Location: Waller Mill Park, 901 Airport Road Register online at williamsburgva.gov/playwburg
SESSION II
AUG 11 - 13 | 9AM - NOON (Rainout Dates Aug. 14 – 15)
Registration: Open until Aug 4 | Cost: $100
Location: Waller Mill Park, 901 Airport Road Register online at williamsburgva.gov/playwburg
YOUTH IMPROV CAMP (AGES
8-14)
JULY 21 - 25
Ages 8 - 10 • 9:00 am - Noon
Ages 11 - 14 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Registration: open until July 14 | Cost: $120
Location: Quarterpath Recreation Center, 202 Quarterpath Road Register online at williamsburgva.gov/playwburg
STORYWALK®
Enjoy a self-guided StoryWalk® at Waller Mill Park.
Come back for a new story every month.
• May 16 – June 15
• June 20 – July 13
• July 18 – Aug 10
• Aug 15 – Sept 14
• Sept 19 – Oct 13
Location: Waller Mill Park, 901 Airport Rd
For more information, please call 757-259-3760
FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays | March - December | 8am - Noon | Rain or Shine
345 W. Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg, VA 23185
POP CLUB
Get ready — POP Club (Power of Produce) is back! MAY 31 - SEPT 6
Bring the kids by for the always-popular Two-Bite Challenge and discover what exciting new activities we have planned each week. It’s a fun way for young market-goers to try fresh fruits and veggies, earn prizes, and learn more about where their food comes from. We can’t wait to see all our young food adventurers at the market.
MUSIC AT THE MARKET
Live music helps make our weekly market a true event! Williamsburg Farmers Market enlivens every market day with the talent of locally grown musicians. We feature solo artists on regular market days and larger bands for special events and festivals.
FRIENDS OF THE MARKET
Become a friend of the market. Join for just $35 and receive your exclusive new Farmers Market tote bag - available only to members. Your support helps fund our local food equity initiatives, making fresh, local food accessible to all.
Sign up at the Market Tent this Saturday.
SNAP
SNAP Benefits can be used at the Market Tent to purchase tokens. The Williamsburg Farmers Market participates in the Virginia Fresh Match Program. Virginia Fresh Match is a network of farmers markets, mobile markets, and community food stores across Virginia that offer nutrition incentives that double the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollars spent on fruits and vegetables.
Williamsburg Parks & Recreation
strives to provide quality recreational sports that are affordable for all. Each year, there are more than 3,000 participants in the Williamsburg Parks & Recreation Leagues.
By becoming a sponsor, your contribution can help keep costs of participation to a minimum and expand other programs and activities.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
T-SHIRT SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor a youth basketball, volleyball, or softball team for $200. Your sponsorship will include your company’s name on the back of each player’s game T-shirt and company recognition on social media.
WALLER MILL PARK
901 Airport Road
2025 Hours:*
Jan 2 - Feb 2
8am - 5pm
Feb 3 - March 9
8am - 6pm
March 10 - March 30
8am - 7pm
March 31 - April 20
7am - 7pm
April 21 - Aug 24
7am - 8pm
Aug 25 - Sept 28
7am - 7pm
Sept 29 - Nov 2
8am - 6pm
Nov 3 - Dec 31
8am - 5pm
*Hours are subject to change.
Scheduled Closings: Jan 1, Nov 27, Dec 24, & Dec 25
Spend time connecting with the outdoors at beautiful Waller Mill Park. This 2,705-acre park is situated around a reservoir that opened to the public in July 1972. The 360-acre reservoir is open for fishing, boating, pedal boating, canoeing, and kayaking with a tunnel connecting the upper and lower sections of the reservoir. Many picnic tables, picnic shelters, play fields, and playground equipment are nestled among the trees.
Are you planning a family event or birthday party? Consider renting one of our four picnic shelters at Waller Mill Park. Our shelters can accommodate up to 120 people depending on the shelter reserved. Corn hole and disc golf are also available for rent! Call 757-259-3778 or visit our website at williamsburgva.gov/rec
DISC GOLF
Waller Mill Park is also home to an 18-hole Disc Golf course. Disc Golf is played in much the same fashion as traditional golf but uses thrown discs instead of a struck ball.
• Daily Pass: $2 per person
• Annual Pass: $37 per person*
*includes one-year vehicle entrance pass
• Disc Rental: $1 per disc, per day
BOAT RENTALS & FISHING RATES
Pleasure Boat Rentals:
• Pedal Boat
• Rowboat, Canoe or Tandem Kayak
• Single Kayak
• Private Canoe or Kayak
• Private Boat Launch
Fishing Rates:
• Jon Boat
• Private Fishing Boat
• Electric Motor and Battery
• Battery Only
$8 per hour
$8 per hour
$5 per hour
$2 launch fee
$6 launch fee
$8 per trip
$6 per day
$25 per trip
$15 per trip
• Fishing Piers No Charge
WALLER MILL DOG PARK
The 1.5-acre dog park at Waller Mill Park is an unleashed dog park with two areas for dogs to run. One fenced area is for smaller dogs weighing 30 lbs. or less, and the other fenced area is for all dogs. A daily pass to the dog park is $2 per day / per dog with proof of rabies vaccination and dog license. Memberships are also available at the boathouse and are priced as specified below.