The 2019 Babe Ruth All Star Tournament U-12 team post-game hand shake with Pulaski County.

Parks and Recreation Dates and Deadlines

  • Oct. 29, 2021
    Trick-or-Treat at the Montgomery County Government Center
  • Oct. 30, 2021
    Rowdy Dawg Enduro
  • Oct. 31, 2021
    Rowdy Dawg Mountain Bike Race
  • Oct. 31, 2021
    Last Day for Picnic Shelter Rentals
  • Nov. 12, 2021
    Last Day for Basketball Registration (in person & by phone)
  • Nov. 14, 2021
    Last Day for Basketball Registration (online)
View the full calendar for Montgomery County.

About Montgomery County Parks and Recreation

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation serves Montgomery County, Virginia. We offer youth athletics, aquatics, community, outdoor, and senior recreation. Additionally, we have a variety of parks and facilities available for outdoor recreation.

View and register for our current program offerings, or visit the pages below for more information. For pool and picnic shelter rentals, visit Parks and Facilities. You may also register for programs and make facility reservations by calling our office at (540) 382-6975, or by visiting our office in the Montgomery County Government Center. We are located at 755 Roanoke Street, Suite 1E, in Christiansburg.

Please note that for youth athletics, Blacksburg and Christiansburg residents must register with Blacksburg Parks and Recreation and Christiansburg Parks and Recreation, respectively.

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Recent Updates

Rowdy Dawg Mountain Bike Race - Oct. 22, 2021

Trick-or-Treat at the Montgomery County Government Center - Sept. 16, 2021

Tentative Registration Dates for Basketball - Sept. 16, 2021

Fall 2021 Active Adults Calendar - Aug. 26, 2021

New Active Adults Programs - Aug. 26, 2021

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A group of seniors along with Parks and Rec staff gather around a table at Fatback Soul Shack on a trip to the RU Planetarium.

Active Adults/Senior Programs

Enjoy programs catering to adults ages 50 and up! We offer arts and crafts, games, music, special presentations, picnics, socials, and more. See what's out there by signing up for our many trips and tours. We offer a wealth of activities to encourage life enrichment through engagement in social and physical activity, while taking a trip off the beaten path. 

The 2021 Montgomery County 10U Baseball All-Stars proudly hold up their district runner-up plaques.

Youth Athletics

Parks and Recreation offers youth athletics in the Auburn, Eastern Montgomery, and Prices Fork areas of the county. We approach recreational sports with the belief that emphasis should be placed on educational and social benefits, rather than competition. Ultimately, it is our goal to ensure that every participant receives an enjoyable and lasting recreation experience in a safe and positive environment.

Frog Hoppers Summer Camp participants gather in the Activity Center to show off their artwork.

Community and Educational Programs

Partake in a variety of educational programs for youth and adults. These programs include Frog Hoppers Summer Camp, Bob Ross painting classes, hunter education, Medicare seminars, boating safety classes and more!

Guests at the Frog Pond Swimming Pool enjoy the water on a sunny summer day.

Frog Pond Pool

The Frog Pond is a great place to hang out and relax during the summer. Our aquatic programs and lessons are Red Cross Certified and designed to help the participant grow as a swimmer. The pool has a zero-depth entry for those wanting to ease into the water, and a maximum depth of eight feet for those who want to make a splash and jump right in!

A canoe rests along the New River shoreline at the Whitethorne Boat Launch on a summer day.

Outdoor Programs

Enjoy the natural resources of Southwest Virginia by joining Montgomery County Parks and Recreation on an outdoor adventure! We offer programs including raft tours, kayaking, rock climbing, zip line, snow tubing, and more. Find information about our annual Rowdy Dawg mountain bike race, the New River Paddle Fishing Tournament, and Kids' Fishing Day. 

The playground and picnic shelter at Plum Creek Park are located next to each other and bordered by trees and green space on a sunny summer day.


Parks and Facilities

Montgomery County has multiple unique park offerings. Our amenities include a disc golf course, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, ball fields, walking paths, an outdoor swimming pool, picnic shelters, and more. The picnic shelter rental season is from April through October. 


Staff Directory

Visit our staff directory to contact a specific member of Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. 

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Contact
Montgomery County
Government Center
755 Roanoke St., Ste. 1E
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Phone: (540) 382-6975
Fax: (540) 382-4596
email | directions

Hours: Mon.-Fri.,
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.