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Sports Contacts
Soccer
Tony Painter
743-1180
Little League Baseball
David Geese
743-7646
Midget League Football Jason Speaks
540-746-8758
Midget League Cheerleading
Missy Ruffner
743-3009
NOTICE:
For groups wishing to
hold a special activity or event on any of the Town of Luray park
properties, please click here to download and complete the Facilities Usage
Form
and the Facility
Fee Schedule for Tournaments & Concessions
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 shelter: (30 people) $25.00, Medium shelter:
(50 people) $30.00, Large shelter: (100 people) $35.00 Rec Park
shelter: (75 people) $35.00
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 costs are: Ages 3-12: $2.00, Ages
13-18: $2.50, Ages 19 & up: $3.00
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 for anyone ages 16 and up.
Permits 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.
Q.
Can
you fish in the pond at Carillon Park?
A. Yes, catch and release fishing only. The pond is stocked with a
pan fish population including perch, bass, bluegill, etc. Please
note that fishing permits are required only for those ages 16 and
older.
Q.
How
long is the trail at the Greenway?
A. The Town of Luray Parks and Recreation Department has placed
yellow dots on the Greenway Trail every 1/10 mile. By installing these
markers, trail users will be able to enter the trail at any point, and by
counting the number of markers passed, easily calculate the distance
walked. For example, if you enter the trail and pass 10 markers, you will
know that you have walked 1 mile! The total trail length is 2 miles.
Q.
What
are the physical addresses of Luray’s parks?
A. Lake Arrowhead:
265 Lake Arrowhead Road
Ralph H. Dean Recreation Park:
625 Sixth Street
Inn Lawn Park
103 Zerkel Street
Catfishing at
Lake Arrowhead The Town of Luray offers night cat
fishing at Lake Arrowhead throughout summer months. The park will be open each second
and fourth Friday nights of the month until midnight, April thru
October. Fishing permits are required and are available for ages 16
and up.
For more info contact the
Parks and Recreation Department at 540-743-6475 or pobrien@townofluray.com
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Luray
Parks & Rec Director Appointed to 2013 Virginia Outdoors
Plan Technical Advisory Committee
Pat
O'Brien, Luray's Parks and Recreation Director, has been
appointed to serve on the 2013 Virginia Outdoors Plan
Technical Advisory Committee.
The
2007 edition of the Virginia Outdoors Plan is the
Commonwealth's official conservation, outdoor recreation,
and open space plan intended to serve as a guide to all
levels of government and the private sector in meeting the
needs of the state. In addition, the plan serves as a
guidance document for the protection of lands through
actions of the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation.
The
2007 Virginia Outdoors Plan was written by the Department of
Conservation and Recreation in coordination with federal and
state natural resource agencies, local planning and
recreation departments, the private sector, and concerned
citizens. The plan has been recognized by the National Park
Service as one of the top outdoor recreation plans in the
country.
The
winner of the Town of Luray storefront Christmas decorating contest
was Appalachian Outdoors Adventures.
Thanks
to all participating businesses!
2011
Town of Luray Christmas Parade
Thanks to the more
than 60 participants
in this year’s parade!
VIEW
OUR PHOTO SLIDESHOW
2011
Halloween Celebration
Monday, October
31st
Ralph H. Dean Recreation Park
This
year’s Halloween Celebration included a haunted trail,
haunted house, activities, prizes, candy, food, and an
evening of spooky fun!
2011
Youth Trout Derby
The
8th Annual Town of Luray Youth Trout Fishing Tournament was a
huge success! This year's event had 228 registered fishers
ranging in age from 2 - 15. This was the largest turn-out in
the tournament's history. The day was filled with fishing,
activities, food, great prizes, and fun. Andy the Armadillo
from Texas Roadhouse also made a special appearance with a
gorilla friend!
Arbor
Day 2011
The Luray
Tree and Beautification Committee sponsored the 12th Annual
Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 16th. Due to
inclement weather conditions, the event was held inside at the
Luray Town Office. The program featured entertainment from
Springfield Elementary School's third grade classes, an
overview of the recently formed Luray-Hawksbill Greenway
Foundation, and a representative from the Shenandoah National
Park to discuss the park and its 75th Anniversary
Celebration.
Paul
Revell, Virginia's Urban Forestry Coordinator, presented the
Town of Luray with awards for National Arbor Day Foundation's
Tree City USA status for the 11th consecutive year and the
Growth Award for the 8th consecutive year. The Growth Award is
designed to recognize achievement and communicate new ideas
for improving community tree care. The Town is proud to be
among only 6 localities in the state of Virginia to receive
this award.
GREENWAY
COMFORT STATIONS
The
new Greenway comfort stations are now complete and open from
dusk until dawn, 365 days a year!
There has
been one restroom placed on Phase II, and a second restroom on
Phase III - both are ADA compliant.
The
exterior façade is designed to blend in with the trail's
natural surroundings. This project was made possible through a
grant provided by the Virginia Department of Conservation and
Recreation.
PERMEABLE
PAVER PARKING LOT
AND RAIN GARDEN
The
new permeable paver parking lot and rain garden on Phase IV of
the Greenway is now open! Spaces have been marked for
parking on the entire lot including the “Turfstone” area
that resembles grass. Along with the additional parking,
our main goal in this particular area is to filter run-off
into the Hawksbill Creek.
By
installing the permeable pavers, rain garden, and associated
landscaping, we have achieved our goal and are confident that
the environmental benefits of this project will have a
positive impact on our waterway for generations. This project
was made possible through a grant provided by the Virginia
Department of Forestry.
EVENINGS
ON MAIN CONCERT SERIES
The
Evenings on Main concert series has been a tremendous success
this summer. This year's series has covered a broad spectrum
of musical styles providing area residents and visitors with
new and exciting family entertainment.
PROJECT
SOFTBALL
The Project Softball facility at the Ralph H. Dean Recreation
Park provides
a modern facility including 2 softball fields with press
boxes, stadium seating, and concession stand
Upgrades
have provided adequate facilities for
the Southern Regional Softball Tournament for girls ages 9 and
10. Eight teams participated in
this exciting and successful event. The second tournament included local softball teams,
and was held to benefit the 2011 Annual Youth Trout Tournament.
MURALS
The
Luray Tree and Beautification Committee is proud to present an
additional mural on the wall of
Turner's Body Shop. It was designed to depict different locations
and attractions throughout the town. A second mural is on the
"Haunted House" building facing the Greenway Trail
is the Willow Grove Mill. These murals were painted by Jennifer Bradt.
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Luray’s
6th Annual Triathlon 2011
Set in the
picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near the beautiful
town of Luray, Virginia, the Luray Triathlon now offers three
exciting races:
- Luray
International on Saturday, August 13th
- Luray Sprint on Sunday,
August 14th
Athletes who complete
the “Luray Double” in the same weekend receive a special
hand-engraved goblet – come join Frazz creator Jef Mallet on race
day as steps up to this unique challenge.
Come visit Luray with
its 300+ acres of award-winning parkland and spend some time
exploring the downtown and seeing what the Shenandoah Valley has to
offer!
For complete event
results,
visit the event
website.
Skate
Boarding Park
The skate
boarding park at the Ralph Dean Park is open and experiencing heavy, fun usage!!
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GREENWAY TRAIL USERS AND PETS: Please remember to pick up after your
pets. "Mutt-Mitt" dispensers are conveniently placed along the
trail for this purpose. Gareth and Lena Price, owners and operators of
Mystic Pet Resort & Spa, will sponsor Mutt- Mitt dispensers by helping
offset the cost of Mutt-Mitt bags along the Greenway and in Luray's Park
System. The Town of Luray would like to sincerely thank Gareth and Lena
for this generous contribution.
TENNIS COURT
The Town of Luray Parks and Recreation Department has completely
refurbished the tennis court located beside of the American Legion
building on Zerkel Street. The court has been re-surfaced, painted,
and new fencing has been added. The court is open to the public 7
days a week.
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
Please note
that these are the tentative dates and are subject change.
For more
information on any of the events above, contact the Parks and Recreation
Department at pobrien@townofluray.com
For
information on Performing Arts Luray, please note that all
performances are held at BB&T Center for the Performing Arts, located
at 1 East Main
Street, Luray. For tickets, show times and more information, visit: www.PerformingArtsLuray.org
540-743-3311 PAL
is partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the
National Endowment of the Arts.
Donation Form Downloads
Depot
Donation Form
MORE INFORMATION
Greenway Map Luray's
Front Porch - Detailed Information on the Greenway
Details of Lake Arrowhead Shelter
Rental Regulations
Luray
Parks
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.
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ABOUT US]
Some
documents within this website are in PDF format and require the free Adobe
Acrobat Reader. Click
here to download.
The Town of
Luray's
Local Eagle Scout Candidates Frisbee Golf Course
was developed by Eagle Scout candidates and is a 9
hole Frisbee Golf Course at the Luray Recreation Park - the only type of
its kind in the area. For
more information, contact the Luray Parks and Recreation Department at
540-743-6475
Fishing
Permits
Fishing
permits are required only for persons ages 16 and
up. Permits may be obtained at the Luray Town Office,
Wal-Mart, Fairview Grocery, and Bill's Guns and
Taxidermy.
Remember
Bike And Pedestrian Safety On The Greenway
Safety
Announcement:
Because the Greenway is a
multi-use casual leisure trail, extreme caution and courtesy
need to be observed when operating any type of equipment,
including bicycles or roller-blades on the Greenway.
Due
to the number of walkers, runners, and children who occupy
the Greenway paths, cyclists, in particular, need to use
appropriate speeds (high speeds are not permitted on the
Greenway) and yield the right of way to all
pedestrians.
Cyclists
should exercise added caution on descending ramps, bridge
areas, and turns where pedestrians or children may be less
visible. Serious injury can result from inappropriate
cycling on the Greenway.
Please
remember that this is a shared space. Caution and courtesy
are essential for the safety and enjoyment of everyone who
makes use of our award-winning Greenway paths.
Luray's
"New Front Porch"
Luray
Virginia is a town of fewer than five thousand residents. It
is situated in the Shenandoah Valley between the Shenandoah
National Park and George Washington National Forest. Despite
its small size, the town has over 300 acres of parks including
the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway.
The
Luray-Hawksbill Greenway was constructed in 4 phases with a
completed trail length of 2 miles. This highly visible
walking/biking trail borders the Hawksbill Creek for most of
its length and runs through the middle of town.
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County Recreational Program Schedule is available HERE
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