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Central
Region Office:
Warrenton Community Center
430 East Shirley Ave.
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6896
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Keith Meyerl,
Central Region Superintendant
Questions -
Email us
Larry Stiltner,
Maintenance Supervisor
Todd Bonshire,
Recreation Program Coordinator
Laurie Crofford
Senior Recreation Center Attendant
Victor Wilcoxon
Maintenance
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New Trails near Warrenton: The Central Region
is excited to announce the addition of over 120 acres to our park
and trail system.
White’s Mill Trail is a new 70 acre stream valley
park near Warrenton open for biking, hiking and wildlife observation.
The trail winds along the constructed wet lands bordering Cedar Run.
In a September 2008 Bio-Blitz, 35 different species of birds were
counted, and 55 types of shrubs/trees 10 types of insects and 55
different types of flowers, grasses and ground covers were observed.
Directions to White’s Mill Trail
From South/West:
In Warrenton, take US-15 N/US-29 N/Lee Hwy toward Leesburg/Washington.
Turn right onto Comfort Inn Drive. Comfort Inn Drive becomes Mill House Lane. On street parking/trail head is on your right halfway to the Fauquier Swim Club.
From East/North(Gainesville/Leesburg): take US 29 South. Turn left onto Comfort Inn Drive. Comfort Inn Drive becomes Mill House Lane. On street parking/trail head is on your right halfway to the Fauquier Swim Club.
Woods at Warrenton – 55 acres of property along
Cedar Run are being deeded to the County as a proffer. The property
contains constructed wetlands and will be used for a portion of the
proposed loop trail around Warrenton. This portion will connect White’s
Mill to Warrenton Chase. In the future it will have a parking area
and serve as the trail head for both parks. Nature trails are also
planned for the future to offer environmental education opportunities
for this unique stream valley park. A TEA grant is being used to
initiate planning for this portion of the trail.
The Lord Fairfax Connector Trail will eventually
connect the Warrenton Branch Greenway and the Community College.
Plans have been approved and construction is underway for a portion
of the trail. Starting at the college lower parking area, approximately
a half-mile of trail will be excavated and paved. Efforts and plans
are in the works to acquire and develop portions of the Warrenton
Branch that will add to this very popular trail.
These three trails will be part of the Fauquier County Connection
Plan that was approved by the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors
on November 15, 2007. If you are interested in the trail system being
established in Fauquier County and would like to donate your time,
property or money toward the trail projects, please contact the Fauquier
County Parks and Recreation Department 320 Hospital Hill, Suite 6
Warrenton, Va. 20186. Phone 540-347-6848.
Fall is Near - Do you have all the kids signed up
for their favorites sports? This year is going to be a fun filled
one with all the 250th Fauquier Anniversay programs coming your way.
Be sure to check the listings for events your family may want to
attend. This spring Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department
returned control of the day to day operations of Rady Park and Academy
Hill Park to the Town of Warrenton. Call the Warrenton Parks and
Recreation Department at (540) 349-2520 for more information and
to reserve the parks' facilities.
Youth Scholarships available: Parks and Recreation
offers scholarships for our programs with a maximum benefit of $50.
Scholarships are available for youth 14 years of age and under. For
more information call or stop by one of regional offices.
Shirts and More: For outdoor enjoyment, we have
Warrenton Greenway shirts, Earth Dyed shirts, t-shirts for children
and much more. Stop by and shop at the Central Region Office in the
Warrenton Community Center. The proceeds from the Crockett Park items
support a fund for a future nature center at Crockett Park.
Business Discount Program: The Parks & Recreation
Department has implemented a Business Discount Program, which allows
employees from eligible businesses to receive discounts on access
fees, park entrance fees, and drop-in program fees! Call your nearest
Parks & Recreation facility for details!
Program, Activity, Facilities and Event Ideas Needed -
The Central Region staff wants to hear from citizens in the central
area of the County and the Town of Warrenton with ideas, comments
and suggestions on how we can improve recreational services. Staff
is open to new ideas that can enhance the quality of life for citizens
of all ages. We want to hear about the programs, activities, events,
and facilities you want to see offered in the central region. Please
call us at 540-347-8696, email us at centralparks@fauquiercounty.gov,
or stop by Central Region Office at the Warrenton Community Center.
Instructors Needed - Are you talented in a craft,
an artist or have an interesting ability or hobby that you would
like to share with the community? We are looking for instructors
to teach classes or lead programs for all ages. We would like to
discuss the possibilities with you. “The Benefits are Endless”. Please
call 540-347-8696 or e-mail centralparks@fauquiercounty.gov .
Historical and Cultural Programs on the Warrenton Branch
Greenway - Parks and Recreation is trying to locate citizens
who would like to assist in organizing historical and cultural programs
related to the Warrenton Branch Greenway. We would like to plan a
series of programs and events on the Greenway that highlight the
history or provide insights into the local culture both past and
present. Please contact Parks and Recreation at 540-347-6896 or e-mail
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Caboose Tours
The Warrenton Caboose is open to the public from April through October
on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am. Group Tours
Can be arranged by calling 347-6896.
Warrenton Caboose Volunteers
We encourage you to get involved with all of the railroad activities
on the Warrenton Branch Greenway. You can be assured that there is
always something to do. Contact Fauquier County Parks & Recreation
at 540- 347-6896 to lend a hand.
Warrenton Caboose Historical Restoration
Although the “little red caboose” is now a thing of the past, we
can still enjoy its entire splendor on the Warrenton Branch Greenway.
Resting proud at the 4th Street trailhead, the vintage 1969 Norfolk
& Western steel cupola caboose has been fully restored to its original
operating condition and serves as a showcase of Warrenton’s railroad
heritage and railroad history in general. Over 3,000 volunteer hours
have been invested in the caboose restoration project.
A 1930s-vintage track signal has been restored and electrified to
operate as it did many years ago to control railroad traffic. The
signal is operated by volunteers for all to enjoy when the caboose
is open to the public.
You are invited to stop by the caboose and enjoy a tour. You are
also encouraged to get involved with all of the railroad activities
on the Warrenton Branch Greenway. You can be assured that there is
always something to do, whether it is giving a history tour, painting
a railroad structure, maintaining some landscaping, or simply helping
out at an event at the caboose. The success of the caboose and the
continuing support of other railroad related activities is due to
the generous volunteering of time and resources on the part of citizens
of the community. Contact Fauquier County Parks & Recreation at 540-
347-6896 to lend a hand.
Thanks to The Friends of the Warrenton Caboose for their dedication
and interest in preserving the railroad history of Warrenton.
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