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Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

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Aug 21, 2026

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Spray Grounds Nears Summer Opening

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Published meeting coverage connected to Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.

Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Harrisonburg Plans Parks Master Plan Update

Harrisonburg issued a request for proposals to update its Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan, with proposals due December 5, 2025, a consultant expected to be selected by February 2026, and citywide public engagement planned. Kids Castle construction at Purcell Park is underway, with the main structure expected by December and retaining walls, concrete work, and surfacing expected by April.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 15, 2025

Park projects and safety upgrades reviewed

The department reported that two outdoor automated external defibrillators have been installed, bringing the parks system total to 20, while updates covered restrooms, trails, athletic facilities, playground construction, and parking.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 19, 2025

Spray Grounds Nears Summer Opening

Ralph Sampson Spray Grounds work was expected to be completed by mid-June, with planned hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., lifeguards on duty, and new traffic signage. The commission was asked to help with the opening.

1 min readMunicipal coverage