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First Fridays at City Hall

The City of Harrisonburg is participating as a venue in the Arts Council of the Valley's First Fridays of the Valley Program at Harrisonburg City Hall, 409 S Main St.

Bids & Proposals

Find Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), vendor information, and award notifications for contracts.

News Releases

Archives for news releases and official public information from the Harrisonburg Police Department.

City Council

The City Council meets at 7:00pm every second and fourth Tuesday of the month in Council Chambers (409 South Main Street). Meetings are open to the public.

Criminal Investigations Division

The Criminal Investigations Division is comprised of a lieutenant, detective sergeant, 9 detectives, a forensic evidence technician, a digital forensic examiner and an administrative assistant.

Cardboard Collection

In efforts to make cardboard recycling services more accessible to residents and to improve sanitation services efficiency, Harrisonburg Public Works has enhanced services to include a specific day dedicated to cardboard pickup by reservation.

Stay Connected

The City of Harrisonburg and some city departments can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Pinterest, YouTube, and more!

Safe Routes to School Program

Our vision for Safe Routes to School in Harrisonburg is equitable and sustainable programming that supports, encourages, and ultimately increases safe active transportation among K-12 students.

Walk Zone Maps Archive

These maps were utilized in 2023 and served as guides to help parents select a route for their student to walk or bike to school. Each map includes landmarks, recommended gathering locations where families might meet up and walk or bike to school together, and approximate distance and travel time between the gathering locations and the school.

Parks and Recreation

The mission of the Harrisonburg Department of Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life and meet the needs of the community by providing comprehensive leisure service opportunities and to develop and maintain a safe system of open spaces and public facilities for the use and enjoyment by the public.

Activities and Classes

The Winter and Spring 2025 Activity Guide is available online! Learn about the variety of programs taking place January through May!

Civic and Community Organizations Funding Application Packet

The City of Harrisonburg Civic and Community organizations grant program, commonly referred to as community contributions, provides an opportunity for qualified non-profit organizations that deliver services to Harrisonburg residents to receive funding from the city.

Christmas Eve - City Offices Closed

City offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve. Refuse for Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 will be collected on Thursday, December 26.

Christmas Day - City Offices Closed

City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

City Holidays

The city holiday trash collection schedule is available online. Save or print the web page for reference of holiday trash collection changes in Harrisonburg for 2024.