JAMES CITY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Through the Years… Celebrating 40 Years! Remember When? (see front cover) 1 The James City County Recreation Center opens in 1987, serving as 4 The Warhill Sports Complex opens for play in 1999, as Dylan Cheely the hub of Parks & Recreation’s in-house activities, fitness opportunities, watches ground being broken on the new sporting destination. The registration and offices. 3,000 seat Sanford B. Wanner Stadium opens within the complex in 2007. 2 A ribbon cutting ceremony marks the opening of Mid County Park, 5 Freedom Stories, a featured program at Freedom Park, tells the story which would welcome the community-built playground “Kidsburg” of one of the nation’s earliest Free Black Settlements in America which in 1994. Cutting the ribbon are (l) Joy Archer, then/long-time Parks & is located at the site. In addition to its many recreational amenities, Recreation Commissioner and Jack Edwards then/long-time Berkeley Freedom Park is a prestigious historical and environmental protection District James City County Board of Supervisor. Major renovations project that serves as a backdrop for educational programming. occurred at the Park in 2013 including construction of a new, fully 6 Parks & Recreation and its programming partners receive the 2012 accessible playground. In 2016, the facility is renamed “Veterans Gold Medal Award, recognized as the best managed parks and Park” to honor and remember our local veterans. recreation system in the nation. The award was presented by the 3 Easter Egg Hunts, which began in 1984, were Parks & Recreation’s National Recreation and Park Association and the American Academy first annual family event. Over the years, each event has attracted an for Park and Recreation. average participation of more than 1,000 visitors. Help Us Celebrate! In this edition of Destination Recreation, and in the upcoming fall issue, we’ll look both back and ahead at the people, programs and facilities that were created through our many partnerships with you and the community as a whole. We’d like to know more about you, your family, and how parks and recreation has benefitted you. Photos Wanted! Do you have photos of yourself, family or friends or neighbors visiting our parks or participating in our programs over the past 40 years? Please share them with us! We’d love to include them in our year-long anniversary promotions! To submit photos, please provide: Your Name_____________________________ Phone:_______________ Email:_________________________________ Name(s) of participants in the photo______________________________________________________________________ At which James City County park are they participating/what activity?__________________________________________________ (For a list of James City County Parks, see page 32 of this brochure) Year Photo Was Taken_____________________ Approval to Use Photos____________________________________________ (signature or email approval needed) Please email or mail your high resolution photo to: [email protected] or James City County Parks & Recreation, 5320 Palmer Lane, Suite 2A, Williamsburg, VA 23188, ATT: 40th Photos. Questions or comments? Please email [email protected] or call Veda at 757-259-5415 and leave a detailed message containing your name, phone number and inquiry. Welcome to Summer! Celebrating 40 Years of Parks & Recreation in James City County! Celebrating 40 Years of Parks & Recreation in James City County! Table of Contents James City County Parks & Recreation thanks the countless individuals and the many organizations and businesses and elected officials who over the ACTIVITIES, CAMPS, CLASSES, EVENTS & PROGRAMS past 40 years have joined us in meeting our mission – to work in partnership Aquatics..............................................................................1 with citizens to ensure responsive programs, facilities and open space which Arts & Special Interest ........................................................3 promote personal growth, social development and healthy lifestyles. Before & After School Programs - REC Connect...................5 Parks & Recreation takes the lead in preserving our natural resources, we Summer Camps ..................................................................7 value our role in creating a healthy community and recognize the positive Camps at a Glance .....................................Back Inside Cover economic impact our programs, sports tournaments, parks and facilities Club 55+ ..........................................................................12 have on our community. Fitness..............................................................................13 It’s been a challenging year…so take time this summer to come rediscover Health/Wellness...............................................................15 the benefits of parks and recreation. We’ve got great camps– new offerings include the Great American Campout!, the State Park Passport camp, Mad Inclusion/Therapeutic Recreation .....................................18 Science, the Secret Agent Lab, Science Sampler and FOCUS Field Hockey Outdoors Programs & Activities........................................21 Camp. New sports programming features introductory and adult pickleball Special Events...................................................................25 leagues. Get outdoors with new Family Trivia Nights, Tubing with James Special Events at a Glance....................................Back Cover River Runners, White Water Rafting and paddling trips with the James Sports...............................................................................27 River Association. Nearly 20 special events are being offered to reconnect community - returning favorites include the Summer Camp Fair (featuring Teens ................................................................................28 See-A-Truck), Project: FiveFortySeven – the Longest Day of Play, Freedom Facilities Stories, the Capital Color Ride, Drool in the Pool, and the Student Art Show Legacy Hall.......................................................................31 which goes virtual! If the temperatures soar, come inside our Centers for cool fitness and fun, work it out on the equipment, walk the track or signup for a Parks/Outoor Pools...........................................................32 class to learn something new! Recreation Centers/The Lounge........................................30 Please spend a few minutes with this edition of Destination Recreation and Services share it with your family and friends. This summer edition details programs Advertise with Us/Sponsorships. ......................................37 through August; look for the fall edition in September. You can download the General Information .........................................................41 brochure at jamescitycountyva.gov/recreation or pick up a copy at the James City County Recreation Center, the Abram Frink Jr. Community Center, any How to Register/Location Key...........................................42 Parks & Recreation public facility, the Satellite Services Office in Toano and Volunteer..........................................................................37 at the James City County or Williamsburg libraries. Thank you for your support and flexibility as we continue to ensure COVID compliance from the Governor, the Virginia Department of Health and the ABOUT THE COVER Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Celebrate the 40th Anniversary John H. Carnifax Jr., CPRE, Director of Parks & Recreation! Check out James City County Parks & Recreation the inside front cover to test your [email protected] • 757-259-5361 skills at identifying some of our milestones and see “Celebrating 40 Years” on pages 38-40 as we FREE! NEW! VIRTUAL! ICON reflect on our history and our many accomplishments as KEY FREE ACTIVITY NEW ACTIVITY VIRTUAL ACTIVITY a community. JCCRC Pool Schedule Monday-Thursday . .6 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday . .6 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday . .8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday . .1-6 p.m. Aquatics GENERAL INFORMATION Open Lap Swim Whirlpool Rules Aquatics Coordinator ......757-259-4185 Lap lanes, water walking and family The whirlpools are currently closed due to swimming is available by reservation only. COVID-19 restrictions. The whirlpools will JCCRC Pool Schedule reopen once restrictions have been lifted. For Monday-Thursday. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Maximum of two people per lane for lap Friday . 6 a.m.-8 p.m. swimming and water walking and three the latest information, visit Aquatics online. Saturday . 8 a.m.-6 p.m. families per time slot. Patrons must remain • Patrons must be at least age 18 to use Sunday . 1-6 p.m. 10-feet apart while in the water. the whirlpool on their own; youth ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent The pool will be closed on the Pool Rules or guardian in the whirlpool. following holidays: • Proper bathing suits are required; Memorial Day. May 31 • Please consult your physician before cutoffs are not permitted. Infants must Independence Day . July 4 using the whirlpool. wear approved swim diapers. Labor Day . Sept. 6 • Whirlpool use is not recommended for • Patrons age 6 and younger must be Unless otherwise noted, all aquatic classes are patrons with cardiovascular problems or directly supervised, within arm’s reach, held at the James City County Recreation who are pregnant. A 10-minute time by an adult age 16 or older. Supervising Center indoor pool. limit is suggested for the whirlpool.