Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism Events

FREE FLOW YOGA

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Free Flow Yoga on Tuesdays in August and September from 5:30-6:45 PM at Whitcomb Lodge.  Pay for the whole month or $9 per drop-in session.

PARK AFTER DARK 

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring is sponsoring Park After Dark on Friday, August 21 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm at Beaverdam Park (8687 Roaring Springs Road).  You may participate in self-guided hiking, biking and boating. Youth 15 years and under are free, must be accompanied by an adult.  All rental fees apply.  Check in and out at the Ranger Station.  The registration fee is $5 and the deadline to register is Friday, August 14th.

VIRGINIA AQUARIUM 

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Best Years Trip to the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach on Monday, August 24 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Join us as we tour the aquarium and learn more about the plants and animals of our waterways. The fee is $70 and the deadline to register is Thursday, August 20th. 

SENIOR BINGO 

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Bingo for ages 50 and over on Wednesday, August 26 from 10:30 am to Noon at the Stewart Building.  Winnings are prizes, no cash.  The fee is $10 and the deadline to register is Friday, August 21st.

GLOW PAINT – WATERFALL (NEW OFFERING)

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Glow Paint Class on Friday, September 4 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the Stewart Building. Get ready to light up the evening! Youth ages 11-17 are invited to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece using vibrant glow paints under black lights. No experience is needed - all supplies are provided. The fee is $40 and the deadline to register is Friday, August 28th.

KARATE? 

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Karate for ages 4 and older on Mondays or Thursdays at T. C. Walker from August 24 – October 19 or August 27 – October 22.? Four classes are offered for students of all levels, including a family class where adults and youth work together to learn.? Fees are $35-$45 and the deadline is Monday, August 31st.

GYMNASTICS 

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Gymnastics for ages 3 - 15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Botetourt Elementary and Wednesdays at Achilles Elementary from September1 through November 19.?Multiple classes are offered for students of all levels from beginner to intermediate/advanced.?The fee is $75 and the deadline is one week before the session starts. 

KID’S YOGA

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Yoga for ages 3 - 11 on Friday evenings from September 11 – October 16 at the Stewart Building. Timeslots vary by age group. The fee is $50 and the deadline to register is Friday, September 4th.

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE CULINARY CLUB

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a 4-week session of International Cuisine Culinary Club for?ages?16 and older on Tuesdays from 5:00-7:00 PM, September 8 - 29 at the Stewart Building.??You will explore international cuisine, characteristic cooking?practices?and traditions.??German, French, Italian, Turkish, Indian,?Thai?and Mexican to name a few.??The fee is $55 and the deadline to register is?Friday, September 4th.?? 

THE FULL HIKE 

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring The Full Hike on Saturday, September 19 at 9:00 am.  Join us at Beaverdam Park’s Main Entrance, at 9:00 am we will shuttle you to the Fary’s Mill Road Park Entrance where you will hike the trail back to the Main Entrance.  The hike is approximately 9 miles so bring water and snacks.  Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.  The registration fee is $5 and the deadline is Saturday, September 12th. 

SENIOR BINGO 

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Bingo for ages 50 and over on Wednesday, September 23 from 10:30 am to Noon at the Stewart Building.  Winnings are prizes, no cash.  The fee is $10 and the deadline to register is Monday, September 21st.

TOUCH A TRUCK

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring is sponsoring Touch A Truck at Old Page Grounds on Sunday, November 1 from 12 – 4 PM. No registration is required for the general public. Trucks who are interested in participating visit us online to register.

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 58, located in Gloucester VA, at 6265 Professional Drive, directly behind the radio station. Their Certified Claims Service Officers can assist ALL Veterans and their dependents with submitting claims to the Veterans Administration at no cost. No appointment necessary, you’ll need a DD214, hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm and they can be reached at 804-695-1558.

For a ride to Richmond or Hampton for appointment, call Keith Davis at 757-728-3148 to make arrangements.

Gloucester County Unveils New Driving Tour Exploring the
1781 Battle of the Hook
The Gloucester Museum of History proudly announces the launch of the Battle of the Hook Driving
Tour, a new self-guided driving tour exploring the events, people, and key sites of the Battle of the
Hook, the largest cavalry engagement of the American Revolution and a crucial Franco-American
victory. The tour brochure is available at the Museum of History and Gloucester Visitor Center, at
no cost, and an online version is also available.
 

The October 3, 1781, Battle of the Hook is one of the most important episodes of the siege of
Yorktown, when the Duc de Lauzun's famous Legion of hussars with 300 troops of the "Infanterie
de Marine,” and Lieutenant Colonel John Mercer's Select Battalion of Grenadiers, under the overall
command of French Brigadier General Claude de Choisy, defeated Lieutenant Colonel Banastre
Tarleton's British Legion and a detachment of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. The fighting at Gloucester
helped cut off British escape routes from Yorktown, directly contributing to their surrender just
sixteen days later, on October 19, 1781.
 

The driving tour guides visitors to pivotal locations throughout Gloucester County, including the
historic Tavern at Gloucester Courthouse (now the Gloucester Museum of History), Ware
Episcopal Church, Abingdon Episcopal Church, and Seawell’s Ordinary. Each site reveals how local
landscapes became strategic military positions during the final campaign for American
independence.
Additional highlights include the Second Surrender, memorialized at Tyndall’s Point Park, where
British troops garrisoned in Gloucester surrendered to French forces one hour after the October 19,
1781, capitulation at Yorktown. The tour also directs visitors to Abingdon Elementary School,
where they may experience interpretive signage and a new memorial honoring the five French
soldiers who fell during the battle.
“This tour invites locals and guests to explore Gloucester’s beauty and history while visiting
landmarks where decisive moments in America’s fight for independence unfolded,” said Robert
Kelly, Gloucester’s Historic Resources Supervisor. “As we commemorate the nation’s 250 th birthday,
the tour is a powerful way to connect Gloucester’s history and landscapes with the broader story of
America’s founding while also honoring the importance of the Franco-American Alliance.”

Registration is now open for 4-H Camp for Gloucester, Essex and Middlesex. Camp will be held June 8th-12th at the Jamestown 4-H Center.

Do you have concerns regarding your preschooler's development? Gloucester County Public Schools conducts screenings for preschool children as part of their Child Find Activities throughout the school year. Parents/Guardians should consider having their children screened if they are experiencing difficulty walking, talking, playing, and meeting developmental milestones. If you are interested in having your child screened, please contact your child's zoned school. Any further questions please contact the Special Education Office at 804-693-7880 or 804-693-7944.