Waynesboro Parks & Recreation operates a large park system which includes 6 parks and a number of facilities including a community center, pool, 1.2 miles of greenway, 4 miles of water trail, 9-hole disc golf course, soccer fields, diamonds, tennis courts, playgrounds, shelters, and trails. Numerous projects are also at various stages of conception and completion which will improve access and opportunities for all residents and visitors to our community. Parks are open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year with few exceptions. 

NOTICE 3/17/20: PARKS AND RECREATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING SHELTER RESERVATIONS UNTIL JUNE 1. EXISTING RESERVATIONS THROUGH MAY 10 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. AS THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION CHANGES THIS INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR RESERVATION OR WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ONE FOR LATER IN THE YEAR PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE 540-942-67835. 

Shelters may be rented by the public to host private events such as birthday parties, reunions, company picnics, and the like. However, private events requiring additional space outside of the shelter or other accommodations may be required to submit a Special Event Application. Parks and Rec staff can help make that determination 540-942-6735. 

Organizations considering park grounds or any City owned property (streets, sidewalks, parking lots, etc) for a public event will need to submit a special events application for approval. Special rates may apply.  special permit (guidelines)

Rental periods include morning or afternoon blocks for $40 each or all day for $75. Payment is due at the time of the reservation and is refundable (minus a $5 processing fee) only if cancellation notification is given in writing at least 10 business days from the scheduled event. The fee will be forfeited if notification is given less than 10 working days in advance. Special Event Applications fees will be assessed during the application process.