2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 303
Commending the Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation Department.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, for 50 years, the Town of Herndon Parks & Recreation Department has built a strong sense of community by providing diverse, accessible, and engaging parks, facilities, and recreational programs to suit the interests of people of all ages and backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, established in 1976, the Herndon Parks & Recreation Department has grown from one park and one staff member to an 11-park system featuring playgrounds, sports fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, a bocce court, a seasonal indoor tennis facility, a dog park, a skating park, and a 58-acre nature park, all staffed by 24 year-round employees and 130 seasonal employees; and
WHEREAS, every year, the Herndon Parks & Recreation Department supports approximately 1,900 programs, activities, and events, benefiting every member of the community; the department works with civic groups and local organizations to foster cooperation and cohesiveness in Herndon and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the Herndon Parks & Recreation Department also oversees the operation of the Herndon Community Center, a 56,000-square-foot multipurpose facility that includes an indoor aquatic facility, a fitness center, racquetball courts, a full-size gymnasium, a personal training studio, an arts and crafts room, a pottery lab, and classrooms; and
WHEREAS, over the course of its history, the members of the Herndon Parks & Recreation Department have served as stewards of the town's resources and inspired residents of all ages to explore, play, and find a sense of belonging; and