Programs & Events

Powhatan County Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of services and activities to residents and visitors. We maintain three parks, which offer organized and open recreation, athletic fields, picnic areas, a performance gazebo, and a playground. Over three miles of trails wind through Fighting Creek Park and are suited for a variety of activities including walking, hiking, and running. Community residents enjoy the use of one recreation center, with a gym and training room, utilized for planned group programs, meetings, and athletic activities. Our department offers a variety of public programs for ages preschool through active adults in a variety of areas, including athletics, art, personal enrichment, nature education, outdoor recreation, health, fitness, and wellness.

Click here to view our current activities calendar!

We are eager to offer new programs and welcome community suggestions. Share your suggestions with our team by emailing parksandrec@powhatanva.gov

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Online Registration:

Register your family household on MyRec at powhatanva.myrec.com. Sign in any time to register and pay online for programs, activities, events, and purchase cool merch!

Phone Registration:

Register for any of our classes or activities over the phone by calling (804) 598-5275, option 4. Payment must be made with card.

In-Person Registration:

Stop by the Parks and Recreation Department administrative office, located at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 Anderson Highway, Suite B, Powhatan, VA 23139. Payment can be made with cash, check, or card.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

In the event of inclement weather, Powhatan County Parks & Recreation Predominantly follows the school closure schedule.
- If schools are closed, all morning classes are canceled. Afternoon and evening classes will be determined by noon.
- If schools are delayed, all morning classes up until the delayed start time are canceled.
- If Powhatan County Offices are closed, Parks and Recreation is closed.
To find out the status of afternoon/evening classes visit our Facebook page or call the inclement weather hotline at 804-598-5275, option 1.

BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR!

We are actively looking for instructors. If you have a gift or ability that you would like to share, fill out the Instructor Interest Form

What are the benefits of becoming an instructor?

Community Building: Meet new people and build lasting relationships with members of the community.
Service to Others: Provide opportunities for participants to learn and grow in service to others.
Freedom to be Unique: Use your style and incorporate your ideas into programming.
A Public Platform for Individual Creativity: Use your creativity to develop class/program content within established guidelines.
Make a Difference: Share a specialized skill, knowledge, or hobby and inspire others to grow.

How to Become an Instructor:

First, a Recreation staff member will confirm that your services as an instructor are needed for the upcoming activity season. Once this need has been confirmed, you will then be asked to submit the following documents:

Completed W-9
Background Check Form
Completed and signed Instructor Agreement Form
Certificate of Insurance (vendors only)