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*NEW* Frequently Asked Questions:

Q.  How do I rent a shelter at Lake Arrowhead or the Recreation Park, and how much do they cost?  A. The shelters are available for rent year round by calling the Luray Town Office at 540-743-5511.  The costs are as follows, Lake Arrowhead--Small 
(15 people=$20.00) 
Medium (45 people=$25.00) Large (75 people=$30.00)     Rec Park Medium 45 people=$30.00)

Q. When is the Lake Arrowhead Beach open, and what are the costs?  A.  The beach is open starting Memorial Day weekend, (weekends only) until school lets out, which is usually around June 15.  Then the beach is open 7 days a week thru Labor Day from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.   The beach admission is 3-12 years old=$1.50, 13 to 18 yrs old=$2.00 and over 18=$2.50.  Paddle boats and canoes are available for rent.  Paddle Boats are $2.00 per person for ½ hour and canoes are $3.00 per person for ½ hour.

Q.  How late is the park open?  
A.  Until sunset, 365 days per year.

Q.  Can we swim outside the roped off swimming area?  
A.  Due to insurance issues, no.

Q.  Do I need fishing or boating permit to fish and boat at Lake Arrowhead ?  
A.  Fishing permits are required and may be obtained from the Luray Town Office, Wal-Mart, Fairview Grocery and Bills Gun’s and Taxidermy.  Boating permits are required for all boats on Lake Arrowhead ) and can be obtained at same locations as fishing permits.

Catfishing at Lake Arrowhead The Town of Luray will again be offering night cat fishing at Lake Arrowhead this summer. The park will be open each second and forth Friday nights of the month until midnight, April thru October. For more info contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 540-743-6475 or luraypks@shentel.net

PAGE COUNTY RECREATIONAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
 
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New Platform at Luray's Singing Tower
On Tuesday April 3rd, the Town of Luray dedicated a revamped stage/speaker stand directly behind Luray’s Singing Tower across from the Luray Caverns. The refurbishment was a cooperative effort between Luray Caverns Corp., The Town of Luray and The Luray Park Board. Approximately 35 members of the community came out to the ribbon cutting ceremony. The stage/speaker stand is used for many occasions such as weddings, Easter Sunday Sunrise service, and many other community events.

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APPALACHIAN AIR CANINES 2008 FLYING FRISBEE FEST AS PART OF LURAY'S FESTIVAL OF SPRING
Do you have a dog that enjoys catching Frisbees?  If so, then be sure to grab Rover and head out to beautiful Luray, VA on Saturday, May 10th as the Appalachian Air Canines present the 2008 Flying Frisbee Fest. The event will take place at Bulldog Field in Luray (930 US Hwy 340 North) as part of Luray's Festival of Spring. Registration will open at 9:00 am; competition begins at 10:00 am. 

There is a $10 entry fee for each competing canine; admission is free for all spectators. Novice and veteran competitors alike are encouraged to compete. Custom Frisbees will be provided, as well as lots of ribbons and prizes. Contestants and their canine teammates earn points for basic throws and catches, with bonus points for mid-air catches in the Toss/Fetch event. Rules, guidelines and directions can be found at aircanines.com. The event welcomes mixed-breed as well as purebred dogs. Families and friends are invited to enjoy this unique event and applaud these talented canine athletes. Parking will be available at Luray High School's Bulldog Field.

The event is sponsored by the Luray Downtown Initiative, Town of Luray Appalachian Outdoors Adventures,  Blue Mountain Vet, Mystic Pet Resort, and Evergreen Outfitters

Luray's Third Annual Triathlon - Coming Soon!
The two day event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Aug 16 and 17, 2008.

Our 2007 Triathlon event, sponsored by the Luray Parks & Recreation Department and Enduranceworks, was an outstanding success.  The event boasted approximately 800 participants.  Held on Saturday and Sunday at Luray's Lake Arrowhead Park and  surrounding areas, the two-day swim, bike and run event was extremely well received by the community.  The event concluded on Sunday with a 12:00 noon awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the event website.

What's Awaiting You with Luray Parks & Recreation?
The Town of Luray Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the operation and management of seven parks, consisting of approximately 300 acres of parkland located in and around Luray, Virginia.   [READ ABOUT US]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Festival of Spring - 2008:
We're making plans now for a bigger and better event than ever!  Our 4th annual Festival of Spring celebration is scheduled for May 10, 2008.  Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this growing Luray tradition!

If you would like to be a participant in the event, download the application now.

For more information on this event and the type of activities we have planned for our 2008 festival, visit the Festival of Spring web page through our Luray Downtown Initiative.

9th Annual Arbor Day Ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday April 19th along phase #4 of the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway trail. The event will feature numerous speakers, refreshments and more. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held in the Luray Train Depot. For more information, contact the Luray Parks and Recreation Department at 540-743-6475

Luray’s Third Annual Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday August 16 and 17 at Lake Arrowhead Park and the surrounding area. This year’s top event winners will be invited to represent the Old Dominion at the “Best of the US National Qualifier”  in Winter Haven, Florida. Several pre-race clinics are scheduled prior to the Triathlon. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at luraypks@shentel.net or Click here for more info.

5th Annual Youth Trout Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Saturday May 3rd at the Park and Ride, rain or shine from 9 a.m. until noon.  The event is free of charge and open to children ages 2 to 15. The event is sponsored by the Luray Parks and Recreation Department, The Page County Sherriff’s office and the Luray Police Department. Prizes are provided by a Sherriff’s Department Juvenile Crime Prevention Grant and will be awarded in several categories at the end of the tournament. To volunteer to assist, or for more information, contact the Luray Parks and Recreation Department at 540-743-6475

The Town of Luray's Local Eagle Scout Candidates Frisbee Golf Course is under construction.  Eagle Scout candidates are developing a 9 hole Frisbee Golf Course at the Luray Recreation Park - the only type of its kind in the area and should be ready for public usage in late spring. For more information, contact the Luray Parks and Recreation Department at 540-743-6475

Evenings on Main:
Presented by Luray Parks and Recreation Department & Luray Downtown Initiative June 20, July 4, July 18 August 1, August 15, August 29 September 12, September 26 All concerts will be held on the Ruffner Plaza- 7:00 p.m. 

June 20…TBA 
July 4…Luke Black, Mokey, Sidewalk    Bob Harrison, Highground 
July 18…Clarence Turner 
Aug 1…Steve Carter Band 
Aug 15 Nighthawks 
Aug 29… Sparky Rucker 
Sept 12…TBA 
Sept 26…Gary Smallwood

Questions please call: Pat O'Brien 743-6475 or Catherine Stewart 743-7700

For more information on any of the events above, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at luraypks@shentel.net.

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Greenway Phase 4, Murals, Grants, Awards
There are lots of exciting things happening for Luray Parks & Recreation.  Read the Newsletter for all the details!

Luray is Awarded
Luray received another award on April 24, 2007. Luray’s Parks and Rec Director, Pat O’Brien, traveled to Charlottesville, VA to pick up an award recognizing Luray for its excellent work relating to many projects including the Greenway Trail, pocket parks, and conservation efforts. Secretary of Forestry/Agriculture, Robert Bloxom mentioned Luray’s Greenway in his remarks.

GREENWAY TRAIL USERS:  Please remember to pick up after your pets. "Mutt-Mitt" dispensers are conveniently placed along the trail for this purpose.