Our Active Aging trip to Buc-ee's and The Island at Pigeon Forge is in one week!

If you're riding the bus, please don't forget to meet us at The Rec at 7:45 A.M. on Wednesday, August 13. We will leave The Rec at 8 A.M. with arrival to Buc-ee's at 10 A.M. We will hit the road again at 11 A.M. with arrival at The Island at 11:30 A.M. We will enjoy our time shopping and eating lunch together, and we will make our return trip back to Abingdon around 3 P.M. with arrival back to The Rec around 5:30.

We're excited for a fun-filled day with you!

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4 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
The Island at Pigeon Forge Bucee's Trip
Mark your calendars - Jacqui will host her next Total Health class in ✨one week✨!

Join us on Tuesday, August 12, from 10:30-11 A.M. for this helpful and informative class !

We look forward to seeing you there! 🤗

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #ActiveAging
4 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Jac's Total Health Class (5)
Our playground renovation is happening, and we need volunteers to help bring it to life!

Volunteer opportunities are available September 9–14, with four-hour shifts each day. If you’d like to lend a hand, please sign up for a shift using the following website: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0E48A8AE2EA0FA7-57174027-coomes

Thank you for your time, energy, and support in creating a fantastic new space for our community’s kids to enjoy!

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #PlaygroundRenovation
4 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Playground
Join us for a fun and full week of Active Aging events!

On Tuesday, join us for Tie-Dye at Social Joe from 9:30-11:30 A.M. Bring a couple of pre-washed t-shirts, aprons, tote bags, or anything you'd like to tie-dye! After dyeing, leave your masterpiece with us to set - then swing by the following Tuesday to pick it up!

On Wednesday, we will have lunch together at Ridgewood Barbeque. If you're riding the bus, meet us at The Rec at 9:45 A.M. with the bus leaving at 10 A.M. and arrival at 11 A.M. If you'd like to meet us there, the address is 900 Elizabethton Hwy, Bluff City, TN 37618

We will have complimentary blood pressure checks on Thursday from 9:30-11:30. Our very own members, Marlenia Overholt and Mary Dotson, will host these checks. Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your well-being!

Our Active Aging Creeper Trail Walking Club will continue this Friday at 9 A.M. Join us for camaraderie, fresh air, and some exercise in nature!

It's going to be a fun week - we hope to have you join us!

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4 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Tie-Dye
Ridgewood
Blood Pressure
Creeper Trail Walking Club
We still have room in our Adult Fall Leagues!

Call or stop by The Rec to register your team today! 🏐🏀

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4 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
co-ed
4 on 4
Don't forget Mountain Lynx Transit is the free, convenient way to hit all the stops on your Virginia Highlands Festival itinerary!

Don't miss the last weekend of the Highlands Festival - Catch the Lynx!
4 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Lynx
Our Active Aging Creeper Trail Walking Club will continue to meet on Fridays in August at 9 A.M. Just meet us at the Abingdon trailhead, and we will walk the Virginia Creeper Trail together as a group. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity for camaraderie, fresh air, and exercise in nature!

Also, don't forget to join us this Thursday during Social Joe during our Social Joe for our birthday cake day. We will celebrate July birthdays from 9:30-11:30.

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4 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Creeper Trail Club (7)
SJ
A friendly reminder that our outdoor pool schedule changes on August 7th!

From August 7-19, our outdoor pool will be open from 1-7 P.M. Monday-Friday, from 12-5:30 P.M. on Saturdays, and from 1:30-5:30 P.M. on Sundays.

From August 20-31, our outdoor pool will be open only on the weekends - from 12-5:30 P.M. on Saturdays and from 1:30-5:30 P.M. on Sundays.

The last day of the outdoor pool season will be Sunday, August 31.
Thanks so much, and happy swimming!! 💧

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec
4 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Outdoor Pool Schedule Change
Our playground renovation is happening, and we need volunteers to help bring it to life!

Volunteer opportunities are available September 9–14, with four-hour shifts each day. If you’d like to lend a hand, please sign up for a shift using the following website: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0E48A8AE2EA0FA7-57174027-coomes

Thank you for your time, energy, and support in creating a fantastic new space for our community’s kids to enjoy!

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #PlaygroundRenovation
4 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Call for Playground Volunteers (1)
Catch the Lynx for the Virginia Highlands Festival on July 25-27 and August 1-3!

This free service will make regular stops from 9 A.M.-6 P.M. and is a free, convenient way to hit all the stops on your Virginia Highlands Festival itinerary!
5 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
VA Highlands Fest Signage 2025 1 (1) (1)
If you'd like to purchase a picket for the new playground renovation, we will need your picket purchase in by August 1.

Want a way to help with the community playground renovation?! Purchase a picket and secure your place in our community's history by purchasing a personalized picket for just $100.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to contribute to the community playground renovation!

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #PlaygroundRenovation

5 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Picket Flyer  (1)

We are deeply grateful to the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia for their incredible generosity and support!

Thanks to their gift, we are proud to announce that our new, inclusive playground will be named Wellspring Playground — a lasting legacy of their commitment to our community’s health, happiness, and future.

Join us in bringing this exciting vision to life. Let’s build a better place to play — together!

If you are interested in helping build the playground, please sign up for a shift using this link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0E48A8AE2EA0FA7-57174027-coomes

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #PlaygroundRenovation

5 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Wellspring Thank You
Join us for a fun week of Active Aging events!

Jacqui will lead us in her next Total Health class on Tuesday from 10:30-11 A.M.

On Wednesday, we will be taking a lunch trip to Bonanza Steakhouse in Lebanon! If you're riding the bus, we will be meeting at 10:45 A.M. with the bus leaving at 11 A.M. and arrival at Bonanza at 11:35 A.M. If you'd rather meet us there, the address is 2243 Main Street, Lebanon, VA 24266

On Thursday, Kroger will be coming to administer vaccines for Shingles, Pneumonia, and Hepatitis B from 9:30-11:30 A.M. Please remember to bring your insurance card!

We will continue our Creeper Trail Walking Club on Friday at 9. We hope to see you there!

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #ActiveAging
5 months ago, Faith Asbury
Jac's Total Health Class (4)
Bonanza
Kroger Vaccines
Creeper Trail Walking Club
Our outdoor pool schedule changes on August 7th!

From August 7-19, our outdoor pool will be open from 1-7 P.M. Monday-Friday, from 12-5:30 P.M. on Saturdays, and from 1:30-5:30 P.M. on Sundays.

From August 20-31, our outdoor pool will be open only on the weekends - from 12-5:30 P.M. on Saturdays and from 1:30-5:30 P.M. on Sundays.

The last day of the outdoor pool season will be Sunday, August 31.

Thanks so much, and happy swimming!! 💧

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec
5 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Outdoor Pool (End of Summer) Schedule
Our playground renovation is happening, and we need volunteers to help bring it to life!

Volunteer opportunities are available September 9–14, with four-hour shifts each day. If you’d like to lend a hand, please sign up for a shift using the QR code to access our Sign Up Genius form.

Thank you for your time, energy, and support in creating a fantastic new space for our community’s kids to enjoy!

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #PlaygroundRenovation
5 months ago, Abingdon Parks and Recreation
Call for Volunteers
Join us in one week for Kroger Pharmacy vaccines on Thursday, July 24.

Kroger's pharmacy is coming to help keep us healthy and informed! Join us from 9:30-11:30 as they administer vaccines for shingles, pneumonia, and Hepatitis B. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn more about these vaccines, and get protected - all in one convenient visit!

Please remember to bring your insurance card!

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #ActiveAging
5 months ago, Faith Asbury
Kroger Vaccines
Join us in one week for our Active Aging lunch trip to Bonanza Steakhouse!

If you would like to ride the bus, reserve your spot for $2 at the front desk. If you ride the bus, we will be meeting at The Rec at 10:45 A.M. with the bus leaving at 11 A.M. and arrival at Bonanza at 11:35 A.M.

If you'd like to meet us there, the address is 2243 Main Street, Lebanon, VA 24266

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #ActiveAging
5 months ago, Faith Asbury
Bonanza Steakhouse Lunch
Mark your calendars - Jacqui will host her next Total Health class in ✨one week✨!

Join us on Tuesday, July 22, from 10:30-11 A.M. for this helpful and informative class !

We look forward to seeing you there! 🤗

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #ActiveAging
5 months ago, Faith Asbury
Jac's Total Health Class (4)
Don't forget our Afterschool registration for the 2025-2026 opens tomorrow!

Afterschool registration begins on Tuesday, July 15! Our after school program is for 5-12 year olds from 3:30-5:30 P.M. Monday-Friday. We have buses that come every day from Abingdon Elementary, Greendale Elementary, and Watauga Elementary Schools.

If you have not participated in our Afterschool or Summer Camp programs before, please stop by the front desk, so you can fill out paperwork. We will also need your child's immunization records and birth certificate.

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5 months ago, Faith Asbury
Afterschool (3)
Join us this week for our Active Aging events this week!

On Thursday at 11 A.M., the Abingdon Fire Department will be stopping by to teach us how and when to properly use a fire extinguisher at home!

On Friday, we will continue our Creeper Trail Walking Club at 9 A.M. We hope to have you join us!

#TheRec #AbingdonParksandRecreation #AbingdonParksandRec #ActiveAging
5 months ago, Faith Asbury
AFD Fire Extinguisher Class
Creeper Trail Walking Club