moment for the Culpeper County Parks and Recreation Department and the residents of Culpeper County,” Hardy said. “Previously, our department’s programming and our overall community impact was limited because of space restrictions.” T e fi eldhouse provides a center or
home base for new and pre-existing parks programs, he continued. “Looking to the future, Culpeper County
Parks and Recreation is establishing a culture that promotes a sense of community while inspiring tomorrow’s dreamers and leaders,” Hardy said. “T rough our department’s diverse and unique programming options and amenities, our goal is to make all our facilities a premier destination for recreation and leisure opportunities.” T is year lights were also added to the
fi elds at the Culpeper Sports Complex. T is advancement will increase use and raise the bar for a wide list of future programs, tournaments, and events. “With access in mind, athletic fi eld
lighting was ultimately a need not just a want, because of the universal demand for fi eld space,” Hardy said. “Beyond local usage, the newly installed athletic fi eld lights also
The 17,000-square-foot building contains a full-size multi-use gymnasium with a basketball court, an aerobics studio and more.
support the county’s sports tourism initiative by enabling the department to recruit high-caliber state and national tournaments in an extremely competitive environment. Whether it is National Collegiate Rugby or Little League Tournaments, these annual events provide an economic boost for many of the businesses within our community.” Additions to Mountain Run Lake Park
like lighting and pickleball courts have stirred up excitement for Culpeper residents and the parks and recreation staff .
PHOTO BY TIM HICKLING “T e pickleball courts at Mountain
Run Lake Park perfectly embody the new direction of the parks and recreation department – unique, fun, and community- oriented,” Hardy said. T e two- or four-player paddle sport
has seen an explosion of interest and participation over the last fi ve years, he explained. “Based on conversations with players, the
courts have been consistently getting rave reviews – whether it’s the playing surface
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