1. How do I Register?

2. What age group does my child fit into?

3. Does Parks, Recreation & Tourism sponsor 4-H?

4. Does Parks, Recreation & Tourism accept Credit Cards?

5. What are the Parks, Recreation & Tourism Office hours?

6. Does Parks, Recreation & Tourism rent recreation equipment?

7. How can I get a job with Parks, Recreation & Tourism?

8. I can not afford to pay the fee for my children, can they still participate?

Athletics Questions 

1. Who do I call for Swimming lessons?

2. Does Gloucester have a public pool?

3. Are Youth Football and Cheerleading available in Gloucester?

4. Are Youth Baseball & Youth Fast Pitch Softball available in Gloucester?

5. Is Adult Softball available in Gloucester?

6. Is Adult Soccer available in Gloucester?

7. Is Youth Wrestling available in Gloucester?

8. Is select soccer available in Gloucester?

9. What equipment does my child need for soccer?

10. What equipment does my child need for basketball?

11. What equipment does my child need for Whiffleball, Teeball & Softball?

12. What equipment does my child need for Field Hockey?

13. What should my child wear to participate in Gymnastics or Ballet?

Park, Fishing, Hunting Questions

1. Where can I purchase Hunting & Fishing licenses?

2. What are Beaverdam Park's hours of operation?

3. Who do I call for Hunter Safety Course information?

4. Where can I fish?

How do I register ?

There are several convenient ways to register for Parks, Recreation & Tourism Activities.

• Stop by our office during regular office hours:  Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.   We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and State Holidays.

• Registration forms are also in the Beehive, the county's quarterly newsletter featuring all county activities.  Beehives are printed in February, May, August and November.  They are mailed to every address in Gloucester County. 

• Since you are here on the internet you can print our General Information Flyers and print out a registration form.

• When our office is closed you will find forms in a file on the back porch of County Office Building One - 6467 Main Street.  You may fill out the form attach a check and place it in the Drop Box.  We check the box every weekday morning. 

• Once you have a form, fill it out completely, attach payment and mail it to us at Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism - P. O. Box 157 - Gloucester, VA 23061 or drop it by our office during regular business hours - we're located at 6467 Main Street. 

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Which age group does my child fit into ?

Our year runs from September 30 to September 29 or from the Summer Whiffleball, Teeball & Softball Season to the Spring Soccer Season.  Our dates coincide with the schools dates so that for the most part we have 3rd graders playing with 3rd graders, 4th graders playing with 4th graders, etc.  We have Fall and Spring Soccer leagues, so a child will play in the same Spring league as they did back in the Fall.  For example, if you are interested in 6 to 8 year old Fall Soccer and your child turns 6 on December 4, 2008.  He will not be eligible for 6 to 8 year old soccer until Fall of 2009.  For both the Fall and Spring Leagues he would play in the 5 year old soccer league.

If you feel that your child should play in an age group other than we have outlined here please email the Athletic Supervisor or call 693-1262.  Special arrangements can be made.

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Who do I contact for swimming lessons?

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Does Gloucester have a public pool?

No.  Individuals may pay to swim at the Wellness Center.

Where can I fish?

For Fresh Water Fishing you can't beat Beaverdam Park.  Fresh Water licenses are needed for anyone age 16 and older.  Licenses are sold at the Ranger Station in the Park.  There are jon boat and canoe rentals as well as two boat ramps available in the park.

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Are youth football and cheerleading offered in Gloucester?

Yes, they are offered, thru a private organization Gloucester Youth Football, for youth ages 6 to 14. Registration is held on the  Thursday of the third week of May.  Look in the Gazette Journal for registration announcements.  Contact Person is Amy McCloud at 804-642-6568.

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Are youth baseball & youth fast pitch softball offered in Gloucester?

Yes, thru a private organization Gloucester Youth Baseball for boys ages 7 to 15 and girls ages 8 to 16.  Registration is the first and second week of February.  Look in the Gazette Journal for registration announcements.  804-695-9692

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Is adult softball offered in Gloucester?

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Is adult soccer offered in Gloucester?

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Is youth wrestling offered in Gloucester?

Yes, thru a private organization.  Look in the Gazette Journal for registration announcements.

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Is select soccer offered in Gloucester?

Yes, thru a private organization Baystars Soccer.  For boys and girls ages 8 to 18.   Please visit their webpage for more information.

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Does Parks, Recreation & Tourism sponsor 4-H?

No, the Cooperative Extension Office offers Cloverbuds for ages 5 to 8 and  Youth members ages 9 to 19.  4-H has many learning opportunities through clubs, school programs, camps and special activities.  Projects include animals, nutrition, child care, environmental education, clothing and more.  Call 804-693-2602 for more information.  Visit the Extension site.

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Does Parks, Recreation & Tourism accept credit cards?

No, we do not have the capability to accept credit cards at this time.  But we are working on it.

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What are the Parks, Recreation & Tourism office hours?

Monday through Friday we open at 8 am and close at 4:30 pm. If you need to register after hours, there is a drop box on the back of our building (6467 Main Street - County Office Building 1) with a supply of registration forms.  Just fill out the form, fold your check inside and drop it into the box.

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What are Beaverdam Park's hours of operation?

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Who do I call for hunter safety course information?

You can get hunter safety information by calling Angela Leigh at 804-693-4520.

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Where can I purchase hunting & fishing licenses?

Beaverdam Park sells all Virginia Hunting and Fishing licenses from the Ranger Station located at the Main Entrance to the park (the end of Roaring Springs Road).  For more information call or email the park at 693-2107.

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Does Parks, Recreation & Tourism rent recreation equipment?

Yes, we call it a "Picnic Pack" and two are available.   The Picnic Pack consists of a volleyball, volleyball net, croquet set, horseshoes set, playground ball and 5 gallon cooler.  We do not have poles for the volleyball net.   It rents for $5 per weekend.   Reservations should be made as far in advance as possible.  Call Parks, Recreation & Tourism at 693-2355 or email us to check availability.

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What equipment does my child need for soccer?

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What equipment does my child need for basketball?

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What equipment does my child need for whiffleball, teeball & softball?

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What equipment does my child need for field hockey?

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What should my child wear to participate in gymnastics or ballet?

For gymnastics your daughter should wear a leotard and your son should wear shorts and a t-shirt (loose fitting).

For ballet your child needs pink ballet slippers or black tap shoes.

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How can I get a job with Parks, Recreation & Tourism?

Visit our Employment Page for specific information on opportunities.  Contact Gloucester County Human Resources Department for information on all county job openings.  All applications are available from Human Resources.

Site Supervisors work with our athletics, job applications can be submitted year round.

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I can not afford to pay the fee for my children, can they still participate?

In certain cases, fee exemptions, reductions and payment plans may be issued by the Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department. Arrangements must be made with the Director prior to the deadline of the activity.  Scholarships for special needs children are available at all times.

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