The Summer 2022 Activity Guide is Here
Access the Summer 2022 Activity Guide online.
Residents in the 22601 zip code will receive a copy in the mail, and additional copies will be available at the Rec Center and City Hall.
Create Your Account on Community Pass to Register
WPRD has a new and improved registration system for programs and memberships! Create an account for yourself and your household (if applicable) on the CommunityPass website so you are ready to register for programs.
Program registration begins on Monday, May 23 at 5:30 a.m. Please note: Registration for Tennis Time will remain on our former registration site: Tennis Time on Web Trac.
Winchester Parks & Rec invites you give your feedback about neighborhood parks!
1. Park Input Meetings (in person)*
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5/23/22 @ 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Ward 3 - Jim Barnett Park, War Memorial Building, Social Hall
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7/25/22 @ 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Ward 2 - Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School
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9/26/22 @ 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Ward 4 - Frederick Douglass Elementary School
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The Ward 1 Meeting was held in April. If you missed it, please send feedback directly to Director, Chris Konyar or complete the online survey.
*Each meeting will focus on parks within the Ward; however, residents are welcome to attend any meeting.
2. Online Survey:
Neighborhood Park Survey - English
Neighborhood Park Survey - Spanish
War Memorial Building/Recreation Center
1001 East Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-4946
Email
Hours of Operation:
August 15-May 31
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:30 am-9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am-6 pm |
| Sunday | 12-6 pm |
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 (2022) | Adjusted Building Hours |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day (observed) - December 31, 2021-January 2, 2022 | CLOSED |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 17 | CLOSED |
| Presidents' Day - February 21 | CLOSED |
| Easter - April 17 | CLOSED |
| Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival - April 29-30 | CLOSED |
| Memorial Day - May 30 | CLOSED (outdoor pool opens for 2022 season on May 28) |
| Juneteenth - June 20 | CLOSED (outdoor pool open) |
| Independence Day - July 4 | CLOSED (outdoor pool open) |
| Labor Day - September 5 | CLOSED (outdoor pool open, last day of 2022 season) |
| Indigenous Peoples Day - October 10 | CLOSED |
| Veterans Day - November 11 | CLOSED |
| Thanksgiving - November 24-25 | CLOSED |
| Christmas - December 23-26 (observed) | CLOSED |
| New Year's Eve - December 31 | CLOSED |
| New Year's Day - January 1, 2023 | 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