Visit www.winchesterva.gov/parks. Some of the Cityβs social media pages allow public interaction in the form of comments.
Wi******er, VA Parks and Recreation offers over 270 acres of park land (including Jim Barnett Park), a Recreation Center, disc golf course, BMX track, playgrounds, athletics, pools, events, child care, camps, & more. Social Media Public Comment Policy:
The City of Wi******er engages customers through many digital outlets, including winchesterva.gov, our knowledgebase and online service request pro
gram. Communicating with the City through social media further enables customers to contact the City of Wi******er in a direct and meaningful way. The goal of the City of Wi******er social media pages is to be a helpful medium that is conducive to real-time discussions and useful feedback. Please be aware that when engaging with the City of Wi******er through social media, you are agreeing to the following:
β’ The City of Wi******er shares information, images and video with the public through external social media websites. Comments made by the public to these sites are reviewed and, while comments will not be edited by City personnel, a comment may be deleted or hidden if it violates the comment policy described below (subject to amendment or modification at any time):
- Obscene, indecent or profane language, pictures and/or videos
- Threats, personal attacks or defamatory statements
- Hate speech directed at race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion or disability
- Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading information
- Comments not related to the posted topic for the City of Wi******er social media page or post
- Multiple successive off-topic posts by a single user or repetitive posts copied and pasted by multiple users, or spam
- Promotion or endorsement of services and products
- Comments advocating illegal activity or posting of material that violates copyrights or trademarks of others
- Violate any local, state or federal laws and/or otherwise unlawful
- Campaign materials promoting or opposing an individual in an election for political office
β’ Users are welcome to submit or post content, including photographs and videos, to an official City site where users are allowed to post comments, however, the content must meet the standards articulated in this policy and pertain to the subject of the social media site. Users may only post their own, original content. Reproduced or borrowed content that reasonably appears to violate third party rights will be deleted. Users should have no expectation of privacy when posting to a City site. Questions or concerns about the above policies and practices should be submitted to [email protected].
06/06/2026
π£ 42nd Annual Family Day Fishing Rodeo β SPONSORED by Wilkins Trust Fundπ£
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Cast a line and make some memories next Saturday, 6/13, 7β10 AM at Wilkins Lake in Jim Barnett Park!
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π Raffle prizes (donated by Jake's Bait & Tackle) will be awarded in 8 divisions for the largest fish caught. A special fish stocking is scheduled prior to the Rodeo, so get ready for a great morning on the water!
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π Register by June 12 for $5 β https://loom.ly/AQWskXk
π Day-of Registration available | Cash Only
π‘ Ages 4+
π£ NOTICE: State fishing regulations apply.
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Bring your family, your fishing gear, and your competitive spiritβweβll see you at the lake! πβοΈ
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06/05/2026
βLAST CALLβ Join us for Park After Dark, an Ultimate Frisbee hat tournament event that mixes players of all skill levels into randomly formed teamsβA great way to meet new people and enjoy the game in a relaxed social environment! π₯
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β³ REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY β https://loom.ly/28tbpQE
π²$5 per player, Ages 18+
π TOMORROW, 6β10 PM
π Jim Barnett Park, Preston Sports Complex
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Players will register individually and be placed on teams before games begin. All adults are welcome to play and have fun under the lights for this friendly competition!
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06/05/2026
π Come celebrate USA250 with a BANG! π₯ Join us on July 3rd at 12 PM for crafts, vendors, food trucks, live music, and the FAMILY FUN ZONE (opens 12:30 PM) on the Preston Turf Fields with inflatables and games.
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ποΈFAMILY FUN ZONE TICKETS β https://loom.ly/O7iBy64
π²$8 pre-registration (before Thursday, 7/2) OR for $10 regular price purchase on the day of the event inside the Rec Center. Ages 12+ may enter/exit without an adult. Ages 0-11 must have an adult 18+ with them to enter and exit. A wristband is required to participate.
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π Festivities will conclude with a fabulous fireworks display around 9:20 p.m. Don't miss it! π
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06/04/2026
Notice: The Friday, June 5 Neighborhood Night event at Patsy Cline Memorial Park has been cancelled.
πΆ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR YOUTH MUSIC LESSONS IN JUNE! β¨ Give your little ones the joy of music this summer! πΆ
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π Session 1: June 8β30
π Mondays (Ages 3β5) & Tuesdays (Ages 6β10)
π² Cost: $100 per class
π΅ Piano lessons, Ukulele lessons, Mini Mighty Maestros, or Spanish Maestros β https://loom.ly/42DPGNI
π§π»ββοΈ Little Yogis, a Health & Wellness program for Ages 4β6 β https://loom.ly/DMgw31w
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Spaces are limited and registration closes TOMORROW, 6/4. Don't miss this opportunity for your child to learn and have fun through music! πΌ
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06/03/2026
π Introducing TWO brand new DropβIn Fitness classes for Summer 2026! π
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π€Έπ»ββοΈ Aerobics: Boost your energy, improve your cardio, and burn calories with a fun, full-body workout suitable for all fitness levels.
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π Intro to Rumba: Get fit and have fun dancing to exciting, upbeat rhythms! NOTE: This class will be Registration Only starting July 6, so register by June 29 β https://loom.ly/EOHMywA
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Interested in other classes? View ALL available DropβIn classes here: https://loom.ly/GiDwUaI
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06/02/2026
π’ REMINDER π’ Registration ENDS this Thursday, 6/4 for the following sports camps:
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β½οΈ Soccer: Ages 7β14 β https://loom.ly/X482h0o
π Volleyball: Ages 11β14 β https://loom.ly/9XQER7g
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πΎπ₯πRegistration for ALL summer sports camps β https://loom.ly/Vucd4Gk π€ΌββοΈπ³
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Visit our website for details and updates β https://loom.ly/AHKe_cU
05/31/2026
Did you come to the drone show tonight at Jim Barnett Park? Let us know your thoughts! Since it was our first ever show, weβd love your feedback!
05/30/2026
There is still time to sign up! Join us for the first Park After Dark eventβA fun evening Ultimate Frisbee hat tournament! This unique pick-up style event mixes players of all skill levels into randomly formed teams, making it a great way to meet new people and enjoy the game in a relaxed social environment.
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β Ages 18+
β $5 per player
β Saturday 6/6, 6β10 PM
β Jim Barnett Park, Preston Sports Complex
β Register by 6/5β https://loom.ly/28tbpQE
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Players will register individually and be placed on teams before games begin. All adults are welcome to play and have fun under the lights for this friendly competition!
05/30/2026
Come kick off summer at our Splash Bash π¦ here at the Outdoor Pool in Jim Barnett Park
Stick around and watch Wi******erβs first ever drone show celebrating Americaβs 250 πΊπΈ
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