Parks

Parks and Recreation holds a variety of special events throughout the year.

Park shelter reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The City of Harrisonburg offers various biking and walking/running trails throughout the various parks.

Facilities located in the city parks - Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center, Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center, and Westover Swimming Pool Complex.

Family reunion? Graduation party? Consider reserving a Harrisonburg park shelter! Reservation information, rates, rules and maps can all be found on the city website.

Learn about Harrisonburg's City parks and use an interactive map to find a park near you!

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.