PARKS, RECREATION
& TOURISM
Contact Us
6382 Main St.
Gloucester, VA 23061
Phone: 804-693-2355
Email Us
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism Annual Report
Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism is committed to enriching lives and enhancing community through diverse cultural experiences, programs, parks, and waterways.
The past year has been busy, with new programs, expanded events and improved parks. Click the button below to view the full annual report.
PARKS & WATERWAYS
From walking trails to horseback riding trails, fishing to kayaking, soccer to softball, Gloucester County has parks for everyone. Learn about our parks online and explore them in person! Gloucester parks are open daily except for Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.
Help us make sure everyone's park experience is enjoyable!
We love dogs! However, please keep your dogs on a leash and make sure to scoop the poop! We have pet waste stations (with baggies) conveniently at all parks.
We work hard to make sure our athletic fields are in shape for sports. Please no golfing on park property.
Alcohol is not permitted on any County property, including parks.
A Clean Community
Gloucester County is proud to be a clean community! Sherry Kosakowski, Gloucester County’s Clean Community Coordinator, leads numerous initiatives and projects throughout the year and relies on the care and dedication of residents to help keep the community clean. Gloucester County’s Clean Community efforts include:
Promoting recycling and proper disposal of solid waste
Facilitating group cleanups and beautification projects
Conducting community outreach and education programs in schools and for groups
Supporting Adopt-A-Boat Ramp, Adopt-A-Highway, and Adopt-A-Spot programs
Applying for and managing grants that fund local cleanup and ‘greenup’ projects
RECREATION & EVENTS
Athletics & Recreation
Parks, Recreation and Tourism offers a wide variety of sports, programs and classes. Offerings for ages 3+ include gymnastics, yoga, fitness, day trips, park programs and more!
Special Events
Check out our Parks, Recreation & Tourism upcoming events!
Athletics are made possible by volunteer coaches and officials. If you are interested, please let us know! Give us a call at 804-693-2355, email Parks and Recreation or add a note to your child's registration form. We will train you and help you get organized to start having fun with the kids! We do background checks on our volunteers working with children.
Field Reservations
Athletics fields can be reserved for your league events or practices. Check out the field maps below. Complete our online reservation form when you’re ready to book. For cancellations and updates please call 804-693-5811.
Local Athletics Leagues
Gloucester County residents enjoy access to several of the Commonwealth’s premiere athletics leagues. For questions and concerns regarding the league schedules and participation requirements, please contact the respective organizations below.
VISIT GLOUCESTER
For History
Visit museums and historic buildings, or take a self-guided driving tour. From Rosewell to Tyndall’s Point to the CAPE, history lovers are sure to be delighted!
For Beauty
Walk our beautiful Main Street, visit our local and state parks, tour the gardens at Brent & Becky's Bulbs, and take in the beauty that is Gloucester.
For Fun
Whether your idea of fun is shopping, hiking, kayaking or experiencing local flavor, Gloucester has it!
Honor an individual or organization through a memorial or honor gift at a Gloucester County Park. The Legacy Donation Program is an effort to increase the number of trees, benches, picnic tables and other items to enhance the visitor experience in parks. Memorial and honor gifts are a thoughtful way to celebrate any occasion and can also function as an expression of sympathy or remembrance. Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT) is often asked for opportunities to memorialize or honor an individual or organization.
Staff Directory
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Matt Barber
Director | 804-693-2355
Chris Truran
Senior Admin Coordinator | 804-693-2355
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Denise Carter
Recreation Programs | 804-693-1264
Ron Alston, Jr.
Athletics | 804-693-1262
Debbie Wesolowski
Daffodil Festival | 804-210-1903
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Sherry Kosakowski
Clean Community Coordinator | 804-693-5370
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Amy Steele
Visitor Services Coordinator | 804-824-2476
Susan Ammons
Tourism Coordinator | 804-693-0014
Robert Kelly
Museums Coordinator | 804-693-1234
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Gregg Tonge
Parks Superintendent | 804-824-2741
Beaverdam Park
Ranger Station | 804-693-2107
Steven Cantara
Parks Maintenance Supervisor
Kimberly Ammons
Parks Operation Supervisor