The St. Albans Parks and Recreation Department has announced its lineup of events for 2022. This year, the department is focusing on family-friendly activities that will appeal to people of all ages. There is something for everyone this year from nature walks to movie nights.
“We love our community, and we’re committed to providing family-friendly fun for everyone year-round,” said St. Albans Parks & Recreation Program Director Scott Tweedy during the department’s monthly committee meeting. “We’re always looking for new ideas and suggestions from the public, so if you have any please feel free to give us a call.”
Upcoming St. Albans Parks & Recreation Events for 2022
FEBRUARY
- 4 – Lego Batman Movie Night
- 18 – Valentines Party
- 26-Movie Night, Hansford
MARCH
- Block Party – Roadside Park
APRIL
- 9-8th Annual “Walk on the Wild Side” Nature Hike
- 15-Park Opens
- 16-Easter Egg Hunt
- 30-Block Party/Foam Garage Movie Night
MAY
- 14 – Spring Fling Music, Food Truck Festival, Roadside Park
- Music & Move Nights Start – Roadside Park
- City Pool opens on Memorial Day ( open daily until mid-August). Pool Party opening weekend.
- Swim Team Starts
- End of School Pool Party, $5 burgers & hot dogs
JUNE
- Free Pool Parties
- Free Movie Night at Roadside Park
- Music & Movie NIghts / Colesmouth Concert Series-Roadside Park
- Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball and Basketball Camps
- Swim Meets, Swim Sessions
JULY
- Music & Movie NIghts / Colesmouth Concert Series
- Summer Basketball League
- Pool Parties • Movie Nights
- Swim Lessons • Volleyball Camp
- Hot Dog Eating Contest
AUGUST
- Pool Party-Elementary Students, Free Admission 7:00-8:30 p.m.
- Block Party, Roadside Park-Food, games, and music
- Pool Party/Movie Night 7:00-8:30 p.m.
- Music & Movie Nights / Colesmouth Concert Series
SEPTEMBER
- Dog-a-Palooza Event at the City Park and Pool (FREE) 10 am-2 pm
- Grade School Dance/Fun Night at the SA Water Company (FREE) 6 pm-9 pm
- Colesmouth Concert Series at the City Park Amphitheater (FREE)
- Grade School Dance/Fun Night at the SA Water Company (FREE) 6 pm-9 pm
- Community Day, Roadside Park
OCTOBER
- 1 – Dragonpalooza – St. Albans Beer & Music Festival
- 14, 15, 21, 22 Haunted Trail at St. Albans City Park
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
- St. Albans Festival of Lights at St. Albans City Park
- Nov. 22-Walking Tours through the Festival of Lights
- Nov. 23- Free Hayrides through the Festival of Lights
- Nov. 25- Opening Night of the St. Albans Festival of Lights
- Nov. 25- December 26 (closed December 24-25)
YEAR-ROUND EVENTS:
- Dog park open every month until dark – Closed December to accommodate Festival of Lights
- Water Company Basement Activities & Park shelter rentals
- Zumba/aerobics at Water Company
- School dances/fun nights throughout the school year
- Hiking Trails thru City Park
- Disc Golf Course now open, 18 holes
- Ping Pong Tournaments
If you’re interested in learning more about the events planned for your community, be sure to get in touch with the St. Albans Parks and Recreation Department Program Director Scott Tweedy at 304-722-4625. He would be more than happy to discuss upcoming events with you and answer any questions you may have.
