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Recreation Center / War Memorial Building
1001 East Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-4946
Email
Hours of Operation:
Now-May 28, 2023
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Summer 2023 Hours:
May 30 - August 18, 2023
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Cancellations:
Cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on the following:
- This webpage (top)
- Winchester Parks & Recreation Facebook Page
Other Park Facilities Hours:
| Facility | Hours |
|---|---|
| Jim Barnett Park Outdoor Activities (Map) | 7:30 am-10:00 pm |
| Neighborhood Parks (Map) | Dusk-Dawn (Seasonally) |
| Administration Office | 8:00 am-5:00 pm (M-F) |
| Outdoor Pool | Memorial Day-Labor Day (Depending on season) |
Holiday Hours/Closures:
| Date (2023) | Adjusted Building Hours |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day (observed) - January 1-2, 2023 | CLOSED |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 16 | CLOSED |
| Presidents' Day - February 20 | CLOSED |
| Easter - April 9 | CLOSED |
| Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival - May 5-6 | CLOSED |
| Memorial Day - May 29 | CLOSED (outdoor pool opens for 2023 season on May 27) |
| Juneteenth - June 19 | CLOSED (outdoor pool open) |
| Independence Day - July 4 | CLOSED (outdoor pool open) |
| Labor Day - September 4 | CLOSED (outdoor pool open, last day of 2023 season) |
| Indigenous Peoples Day - October 9 | CLOSED |
| Veterans Day (observed) - November 10 | CLOSED |
| Day Before Thanksgiving - November 22 | Building Closing at Noon |
| Thanksgiving - November 23-24 | CLOSED |
| Christmas - December 23-26 (observed) | CLOSED |
| New Year's Eve - December 31 | CLOSED |
| New Year's Day - January 1, 2024 | CLOSED |
GET PAID TO DO WHAT YOU LOVE! Winchester Parks & Recreation is always seeking program instructors for health and nutrition, cooking, arts, fitness, STEM, STEAM, technology classes and more. Contact 540-662-4946 for more information.
Chris Konyar
Director
Winchester Parks & Recreation
1001 East Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-4946
Email
Jason Brown
Assistant Director
Winchester Parks & Recreation
(540) 662-4946
Email