Brochure Spring Summer 2019

To the Residents of Christiansburg

Dear Friends and Neighbors:  The sight of the long-awaited robin on your window perch and the fragrance of beautiful flowers blooming indicates spring is in the air. This is the perfect time to enjoy the recreational opportunities the Town of Christiansburg has to offer! Christiansburg Parks and Recreation Department exists to promote and implement leisure programs and ser- vices that enhance the quality of life for all ages. In partnership with the community, we strive to deliver quality leisure programs in a personal, effective and successful manner. We serve you, the residents of Christiansburg and our visiting neighbors, to provide a positive experience while growing and building our special community.  As you read through the brochure, you will find many recreational opportunities available for you and your family. We offer several outdoor adventures, from the kick of the soccer ball at Depot Park, to enjoying family time at our parks and playgrounds, visiting the Farmer’s Market in downtown Christiansburg, and witnessing the sights and sounds of nature’s beauty while walking along the Huckleberry Trail, which leads to the doors of the Christiansburg Recreation Center. Do you need a more structured environment to meet your health needs? Join us indoors at the Christians- burg Recreation Center for our many community fitness programs, various educational classes and health screenings. Exercise is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle, so be sure to exercise in our cardiovascular and weight rooms or simply take a nice stroll on the 1/8-mile indoor track. Are you over the age of 50? Come and enjoy our seniors lounge, billiards room and covered patio. There are many wonderful Senior Center activities and events for you to partake in as well.  Looking for some exciting summer events? Please join our community as we celebrate the Annual Fourth of July Celebration. This day will be filled with many exciting festivities and vendors located in the downtown area. The fun won’t end there, as the grand finale of the day will be the epic fireworks demonstration that evening near the former Truman Wilson property, with parking at the New River Valley Mall and Walmart. The Harkrader Sports Complex will be the host site for many baseball and softball events this summer season as well. And our summer camps have become a favorite among our many youth participants. As you can see, there is a little something offered for everyone.  I am excited to be entering this spring season here with you in the Town of Christiansburg. I look forward to main- taining the recreational opportunities that are currently in place, while also looking at future ways we can better serve you and enhance your recreational experiences. I look forward to working with each of you, and this teamwork gives us a great understanding as to why Christiansburg, Virginia is becoming known as “The ONLY Place to Play.” Best wishes to each of you for a bright, active and beautiful spring and summer.

Sincerely yours, B. T. Epperley Brad Epperley Director of Parks and Recreation

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Professional Staff...................................................... Phone: (540) 382-2349 Brad Epperley.......................................... Director of Parks and Recreation Michelle Trussell. ..............................Parks and Recreation Office Manager Morgan Fenton.................................................. Administrative Specialist II Charlton McCoy. ......................Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Pam Peyton......................................... Supervisor of Community Programs Tammy Caldwell.....Supervisor of Senior and Special Population Programs Nick Yopp..................... Supervisor of Outdoor Sports Facilities and Parks Brian Lambert................................. Supervisor of Adult Athletic Programs Chuck Muncy.................................. Supervisor of Youth Athletic Programs Casey Jenkins..................... Event Coordinator/Farmers’ Market Manager Darren Graham............................................. Recreation Center Supervisor Ryan Hubble................................................. Recreation Center Supervisor Joe Oley. ...................................................... Recreation Center Supervisor Forest Redd............................................................................. Crew Leader Randy Lawrence. ..................................................................... Crew Leader Jim Whetzel..................................................................... Park Maintenance Wil Oldham................................................................ Building Maintenance Shawn Stump............................................................. Building Maintenance Linn Feggeler............................................... Part-time Recreation Assistant Dru Yopp...................................................... Part-time Recreation Assistant Marty Gordon............................................. Part-time Recreation Assistant Larry Nunley.................................................... Part-time Park Maintenance Alan Johnson............................................... Part-time Recreation Assistant Donna Duncan..............................................................Part-time Custodian

Diane C. Fenton, Chairperson Harry Collins, Town Council Liaison Michael L. Saylors Reba Smart James B. Williamson, Jr. Robin L. Boyd

John T. Neel R. Cord Hall Matthew Davidson (Student Representative) Kendall Lewis (Student Representative)

TOWN COUNCIL

D. Michael Barber.................................Mayor Samuel M. Bishop Merissa Sachs Steve H. Huppert Henry D. Showalter Bradford J. Stipes Harry Collins Randy Wingfield...................................Town Manager

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