General Information

Hanover County Parks and Recreation is proud to offer a great variety of recreational activities this winter and spring ranging from cooking classes to dog obedience programs to various speical events including Easter Egg Hunts, Skate Challenge and Senior Luncheons. Please browse through the website for details on classes, clubs, athletic leagues, park usage, registration procedures and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where are the classes/activites offered?
The times and locations for each class are listed in the course description. Click for a Listing of Location Addresses.

How do I register for a class?
All classes require mail-in or drop-off pre-registration with payment. Click for Registration Details and the Registration Form.

How do I join an athletic league?
Click for the Adult and Youth Leagues listing. Please call or e-mail the contact person listed under the league information for details about participating.

How do I reserve an athletic facility?
If you are interested in reserving an athletic field in one of the county parks, please call Parks and Recreation at (804) 365-4695 to obtain a "Use of Park Facility Application" form as well as rate information. There is a $5 per participant fee (per person). If you are interested in reserving an athletic facility that is located in or on the property of a Hanover County school, please contact the desired school of the Hanover County School Board office at (804) 365-4500 to obtain a "use of School Facility Application" form as well as the rate information. Both applications require a certificate of insurance and must be received at least two weeks prior to event.

How do I check on the conditions of the athletic fields in the parks?
Inclement weather may force the closure of athletic fields. To check on the status of an athletic field, call the automated Field Information Hotline, (804) 365-4698. This line is updated after 3pm on weekdays during inclement weather.

What is the inclement weather/adverse conditions policy?
When Hanover County Schools are closed due to inclement weather or adverse conditions, all recreational programs and activities will be cancelled. Please call (804) 365-4695 or (804) 365-7150 for the latest information on closings and cancellations. To check field conditions, please call (804) 365-4698.

Hanover County Public Schools Inclement Weather Use of Facilities Policy:
The extended period of inclement weather combined with the differences in weather conditions that may exist from one end of the county to another, encourages a position that supports flexible use of facilities. When schools are closed on Friday, all activities are cancelled for Friday. The status of Saturday/Sunday events, however, falls to the discretion of the school principal to allow or disallow activities as originally scheduled. Factors to be considered are safety related. We do not wish to jeopardize the safety of anyone, nor place anyone in a libelous position by allowing access to school property when conditions are not safe due to snow or ice.

What do I do if I need special accommodations?
Hanover County Parks and Recreation encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in any program or class offered through the Department. If any special assistance is needed to participate in a program, please contact our Recreation Coordinator (Therapeutic) at (804) 365-4695 at least 15 days prior to the start of the program to further discuss these needs.