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Residents attend a meeting about the fur of Musselman Park in Stafford County on January 10, 2023. [Photo: Stafford County Government]
Stafford County Parks and Recreation held a public meeting to discuss the future of Musselman Park.

Falmouth District Supervisor Meg Bohmke attended the meeting on January 10, 2023, and said multiple residents came and asked for pickleball courts, quiet walking trails, beach volleyball, and a "myriad of other things."

"It was a real interactive process where people learned about the 40-acre park," said Bohmke.

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Celebration Stage at John Lee Pratt Park in Stafford County

Residents will get a chance to weigh in on the newest public park in Stafford County.

Musselman Park, a passive-use public park for walking and hiking, sits just two miles from Stafford High School on Truslow Road. Since 2009, county planners have envisioned building a community park on its 40 acres.

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Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, is hosting its 2022 Rocking Around the Boardwalk event featuring a Holiday Walk of Lights and Unique Holiday Tree Display.

Visitors can now walk down a magical path to enjoy handcrafted light displays, and beginning this Saturday, December 10, also view the Unique Holiday Tree Display, Fridays - Sundays, through December 30. Lights not on display December 23-25

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Prince William County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is teaming up with American professional soccer player CJ Sapong and his nonprofit organization--Sacred Seeds, along with Black Players for Change, to host a free youth soccer event for middle-school-age children.

Sapong, a Manassas native and Forest Park High School graduate, is currently an American professional soccer player for MLS soccer club Nashville SC. The event will include a motivational talk from Sapong and short competitions (juggling, crossbar challenge, and skills).

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[Photo: Prince William County Parks and Recreation]
Prince William County will ring in the holiday season at the Neabsco Boardwalk.

The Rocking Around the Boardwalk event kicks off tonight at 5:30 p.m.

The boardwalk features a Holiday Walk of Lights running Fridays to Sundays from 5:30 pm. to 9 pm, beginning today, Saturday, November 26, through December 31, at Neabsco Regional Park.

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Prince William County officials break ground on a new $1 million building at Catharpin Park to house restrooms and a concession stand. [Photo: Prince William County Parks and Recreation]
Prince William County Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland says he wants to place a memorial for Kyle Wilson, the only county firefighter to die in the of service, in a more prominent place.

A memorial for Wilson stands at the entrance of Catharpin Park, located about 10 miles west of Manassas, at the park entrance at Route 234. The road within the park, Kyle Wilson Way, is named for Wilson, who died while battling a house fire in Woodbridge in 2007.

Candland said he is working with the county's parks and recreation department to create a new memorial for Wilson that will stand in a more prominent spot in the park, next to the park's concession stand.

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[Photo: Kings Dominion]
The WinterFest event at Kings Dominion is one of the area's most popular, immersive holiday celebrations. Beginning November 25 and open select evenings through January 1, 2023, WinterFest will transform the park into a wonderland adorned with millions of holiday lights, nearly 1,000 Christmas trees, and festive décor displayed throughout the park.

The iconic 315-tall Eiffel Tower will be transformed into a 300-foot-tall Christmas tree, and the well-known International Street fountains will become a large, ice-skating plaza known as Snowflake Lake.

Each night of the event, the WinterFest Wonderland Parade will provide an experience brimming with displays, performances, and decorated holiday floats with themes such as gingerbread houses, wrapped gift boxes, and toy trains. More than 100 singers and dancers will join the procession to perform on the parade route, and Santa Claus will join the Christmas festivities.

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Quantico Marine Corps Base and Prince William County officials cut the ribbon for the opening of the Warrior Challenge Course at Locust Shade Park in July 2021. [Photo: Quantico Marine Corps Base]
Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism received an award for its efforts to renovate a playground near Quantico, making it fit for a warrior.

The award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society recognized the county for its Locust Shade Warrior Challenge Course, giving it the Best New Renovation/Addition (Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways or Trails).

"We're proud to have created the Warrior Challenge Course as it brings a unique experience to the local community that also positively impacts the quality of life for those living both on and off the base," says Amir Wenrich, parks department spokesman.

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A new playground at Signal Hill Park in Manassas Park [Photo: Manassas Park City Government]
Manassas Park opened a new playground at Signal Hill Park.

City officials cut the ribbon on the $95,000 park equipment on Monday, November 7, 2022.

"Having a safe & fun place for children to play is an essential part of a child's development. We love the new equipment at Signal Hill Park playground & we hope our residents will enjoy it as well," said Mayor Jeanette Rishell.

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