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*NEW* Frequently Asked Questions:

Q.  How do I rent a shelter at Lake Arrowhead or the Recreation Park, and how much do they cost?  A. The shelters are available for rent year round by calling the Luray Town Office at 540-743-5511.  The costs are as follows, Lake Arrowhead--Small 
(15 people=$20.00) 
Medium (45 people=$25.00) Large (75 people=$30.00)     Rec Park Medium 45 people=$30.00)

Q. When is the Lake Arrowhead Beach open, and what are the costs?  A.  The beach is open starting Memorial Day weekend, (weekends only) until school lets out, which is usually around June 15.  Then the beach is open 7 days a week thru Labor Day from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.   The beach admission is 3-12 years old=$1.50, 13 to 18 yrs old=$2.00 and over 18=$2.50.  Paddle boats and canoes are available for rent.  Paddle Boats are $2.00 per person for ½ hour and canoes are $3.00 per person for ½ hour.

Q.  How late is the park open?  
A.  Until sunset, 365 days per year.

Q.  Can we swim outside the roped off swimming area?  
A.  Due to insurance issues, no.

Q.  Do I need fishing or boating permit to fish and boat at Lake Arrowhead ?  
A.  Fishing permits are required and may be obtained from the Luray Town Office, Wal-Mart, Fairview Grocery and Bills Gun’s and Taxidermy.  Boating permits are required for all boats on Lake Arrowhead ) and can be obtained at same locations as fishing permits.

Q.  How long is the trail at the Greenway?
A.  The  Greenway is 1 ¾ of a mile in length at present. When phase #4 is completed in the summer of 2008, it will add another ¼ mile making the total trail length approximately 2 miles.

Catfishing at Lake Arrowhead The Town of Luray will again be offering night cat fishing at Lake Arrowhead this summer. The park will be open each second and forth Friday nights of the month until midnight, April thru October. For more info contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 540-743-6475 or luraypks@shentel.net

PAGE COUNTY RECREATIONAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
 
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New Platform at Luray's Singing Tower
On Tuesday April 3rd, the Town of Luray dedicated a revamped stage/speaker stand directly behind Luray’s Singing Tower across from the Luray Caverns. The refurbishment was a cooperative effort between Luray Caverns Corp., The Town of Luray and The Luray Park Board. Approximately 35 members of the community came out to the ribbon cutting ceremony. The stage/speaker stand is used for many occasions such as weddings, Easter Sunday Sunrise service, and many other community events.

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Details of Lake Arrowhead

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Scenic Lake Arrowhead - Luray, VA

Apple Cottage Garden Dedication

Sunday, June 22, 2008 – Apple Cottage Garden Dedication. Ilene Riley of the Apple Cottage, along with property owners Reed & Wanda Tate, dedicate the garden in front of the Apple Cottage to the Town of Luray as an edible teaching garden. This is a wonderful addition to the Town of Luray and to the Downtown area that will remain a unique interest for many years to come. Those in photo were the event speakers: (L) Pat O’Brien, Luray Parks and Recreation Director, Ilene Riely – Apple Cottage Owner, Donna Whitley-Smith – Page County Schools, Catherine Stewart – LDI Executive Director, Mayor Elect-Barry Presgraves and his wife Nancy.

Luray's Third Annual Triathlon - Coming Soon!
The two day event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Aug 16 and 17, 2008.

Our 2007 Triathlon event, sponsored by the Luray Parks & Recreation Department and Enduranceworks, was an outstanding success.  The event boasted approximately 800 participants.  Held on Saturday and Sunday at Luray's Lake Arrowhead Park and  surrounding areas, the two-day swim, bike and run event was extremely well received by the community.  The event concluded on Sunday with a 12:00 noon awards ceremony.

For more information, visit the event website.

What's Awaiting You with Luray Parks & Recreation?
The Town of Luray Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the operation and management of seven parks, consisting of approximately 300 acres of parkland located in and around Luray, Virginia.   [READ ABOUT US]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Evenings on Main:
Presented by Luray Parks and Recreation Department & Luray Downtown Initiative June 20, July 4, July 18 August 1, August 15, August 29 September 12, September 26 All concerts will be held on the Ruffner Plaza- 7:00 p.m. 

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June 20: Folk Rock/Jazz with Steve Carter 

July 4: Bluegrass/Southern Rock with Luke Black, Mokey, Highground, and Sidewalk Bob 

July 18: Elec. Chicago Blues with Clarence Turner/Luke Black 

August 1: Orchestra with Charlottesville City Orchestra

August 15: Pop with Nighthawks/Luke Black 

August 29: Country Blues with Sparky Rucker 

September 12: Mix with Valerie Von Fange 

September 26: Classic Rock with Gary Smallwood

Questions please call: Pat O'Brien 743-6475 or Catherine Stewart 743-7700

For more information on any of the events above, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at luraypks@shentel.net.

Our 4th of July event is going to be bigger and better than ever this year! 

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The Town of Luray's Local Eagle Scout Candidates Frisbee Golf Course is under construction.  Eagle Scout candidates are developing a 9 hole Frisbee Golf Course at the Luray Recreation Park - the only type of its kind in the area and should be ready for public usage in late spring. For more information, contact the Luray Parks and Recreation Department at 540-743-6475

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Greenway Phase 4, Murals, Grants, Awards
There are lots of exciting things happening for Luray Parks & Recreation.  Read the Newsletter for all the details!

Luray is Awarded
Luray received another award on April 24, 2007. Luray’s Parks and Rec Director, Pat O’Brien, traveled to Charlottesville, VA to pick up an award recognizing Luray for its excellent work relating to many projects including the Greenway Trail, pocket parks, and conservation efforts. Secretary of Forestry/Agriculture, Robert Bloxom mentioned Luray’s Greenway in his remarks.

GREENWAY TRAIL USERS:  Please remember to pick up after your pets. "Mutt-Mitt" dispensers are conveniently placed along the trail for this purpose.