Parks & Recreation reports increased summer camp registration and event attendance

Aug 6, 2026

Staff reported higher summer-camp registrations and attendance figures for county events: First Fridays (150), Juneteenth (170), and Movie in the Park (250); partnerships included the YMCA, fire and sheriff's offices, and Goochland County collaboration on the farmers market.

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G. Jones provided the commission with June and July participation metrics: First Fridays Music in Village Park drew about 150 participants, Juneteenth had 170 participants, and Movie in the Park attracted roughly 250 attendees. Director Megan Heatwole said summer camps saw increased registration across all offerings.

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