Inclement Weather Policy

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In the event of inclement weather, the Director of Parks & Recreation may close or modify facility schedules and/or programs.   Please use the communication options for information regarding inclement weather decisions.

Parks and Recreation will make determination to close facilities and cancel programs based upon weather and travel conditions to ensure participant and staff safety at all times.

The following situations shall lead to adjustments to service delivery:

IF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSE FOR BUSINESS:

  • All Parks and Recreation facilities, programs, events and rentals are cancelled for the duration of such closure(s).

 IF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED ALL DAY:

  • All registered programs and events are cancelled for the day.
  • Carver Recreation Center and Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center open at 12:00 pm and close at 4:00 pm.
  • Recreation Centers at Westhaven, Friendship Court, South First Street and Greenstone on 5th will be closed.
  • All other facilities will open at regular time and close at 4:00 pm.
  • Private rentals may occur at Carver Recreation Center, Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center, Crow, or the Key Recreation Center during the modified hours at the discretion of the Director or their designee.

IF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN ON A DELAYED SCHEDULE:

  • All Parks & Recreation facilities, programs, classes, events and rentals beginning before 12:00 pm are cancelled; those beginning at 12:00 pm or later will operate as scheduled.

 IF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE TWO HOURS EARLY:

  • All registered Parks & Recreation programs, classes and events beginning at or after 2:00 pm are cancelled; those beginning before 2:00 pm will operate as scheduled.
  • All facilities will close at 4:00 pm.
  • Recreation Centers at Westhaven, Friendship Court, South First Street and Greenstone on 5th will be closed.

 IF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT DISMISS EARLY BUT CANCEL ALL AFTER-SCHOOL AND EVENING ACTIVITIES:

  • All Parks & Recreation registered programs, classes, events and rentals will end at 4:00 pm.
  • All Parks & Recreation facilities will close at regular operating hours.

IF ALBEMARLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (ACPS) CLOSE:

  • All Charlottesville Parks & Recreation programs, classes and events occurring at or within Albemarle County Schools are cancelled.
  • Note that such closure may not affect Charlottesville Parks and Recreation programs, classes and events occurring at City Parks and Recreation Facilities or City Schools.

IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER WHEN CITY SCHOOLS ARE NOT IN SESSION OR ON A NON-SCHOOL DAY:

The Director of Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel programs and close facilities should weather conditions warrant to ensure patron and staff safety.