FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY

Celebrate Park and Recreation Month

with Prince William County Parks!

WHAT:     


July is Park and Recreation Month and Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism will celebrate all month long with a number of activities and events that showcase how Prince William County is a stronger, more vibrant and more resilient community because of parks and recreation.


For July, we are offering a special PWC Parks Explorer Park and Recreation Month Pass. Visitors and community members are invited to visit parks and locations throughout the county and then "check-in" using the Pass on their phone/mobile device. Once they've checked in to at least four locations, they will automatically be entered into our grand prize raffle for a chance to win a prize. The PWC Parks Explorer Pass is FREE and there's nothing to download. Click here for more details.



WHEN/WHERE:


The following locations/events are available for "check-in" to enter raffle


Wednesday Walks, Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, Wednesday, July 5


World War II Weekend at Rippon Lodge, Saturday, July 8 & Sunday, July 9, 11 am - 4 pm, 703-499-9812 for more information


Fridays at 5, at Sean T. Connaughton Plaza, Friday, July 14


Yard Sale, Pat White Center at Ben Lomond, Saturday, July 15


Rec On Wheels, Hammill Mill Park, Wednesday, July 19


Civil War Hospital Weekend, Ben Lomond Historic Site, Saturday, July 22


Rec On Wheels, Ellis Barron Park, Tuesday, July 25


Fridays at 5, Sean T. Connaughton Plaza, Friday, July 28

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Media Contact:

Amir Wenrich, Asst. Director | Marketing & Communications 

Prince William County, Virginia 

Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

awenrich@pwcgov.org

About PWC Parks, Recreation & Tourism (DPRT): PWC Parks, Recreation & Tourism (DPRT) operates a 4,400+ acre park system comprised of 81 properties and 60+ trail miles. Our staff operates a diverse portfolio of recreational facilities, services, and programs, hosting over 2 million visits annually and providing unique leisure experiences for residents of all ages, abilities, and recreational interests.
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