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We're bringing the gym outdoors at Mount Trashmore Park with the addition of new fitness stations! A total of 10 fitness stations have been added to accommodate park visitors of all abilities.  

Six LifeTrail stations are designed for active, older adults to help improve posture and balance as well as increase strength. Located between Lake Trashmore and Edwin Drive, each station offers multiple activity panels on which a variety of exercises can be performed. Detailed instructions explain how to use the equipment and show which muscles are being worked. Multiple exercises are outlined for each fitness level. One of the LifeTrail stations is designed specifically for wheelchair-accessible activities.

Further along the perimeter trail, beginning near the corner of Edwin and South Independence, four Energi Prime stations create a total body fitness system to help you stretch and strengthen your muscles. Like the LifeTrail stations, multiple activities are available at each station and exercises for all fitness levels are outlined on the instruction panels. The Energi stations also feature Tag barcodes. You can download the free Tag app and scan the code with your smartphone to view video demonstrations of each exercise.

TONIGHT, Wednesday, June 26 | 6 - 11 pm | Mount Trashmore Park

We're approaching the final night for the Summer Carnival at Mount Trashmore Park and we're ending it with a great deal! In celebration of the City's 50th Anniversary, a special $10 wristband will give you access to unlimited rides all night TONIGHT! The carnival, located in the parking lot off Edwin Drive, offers free admission and free parking. Games and concessions are priced separately. 

Hours are 6 - 11 pm, though the carnival may close earlier at the discretion of Deggeller Attractions based on weather conditions. Tomorrow, June 27, is the final night for the carnival. All rides tomorrow are $1 each. Tag your photos with #TrashmoreCarnival!

As part of our celebration of National Parks & Recreation Month this July, we're offering a Two for Tuesday special for our recreation center members. Each Tuesday in July, members can bring one guest to any recreation center for free! If you already know how much our recreation centers have to offer, this is the perfect time for you or your child to introduce a friend to our amenities and services.

Bring your guest with you to the front desk of the recreation center and they'll be issued a one-day pass. Not yet a member? Learn more!

Thursday, July 4 | 4 - 10 pm | Mount Trashmore Park   

Celebrate with your friends and family at our annual July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park! Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm. Admission is free; limited onsite parking is $5. Food and drinks available for purchase. 

4 - 6 pm | Local music band User Friendly kicks off the Independence Day celebration with their classic and modern rock covers plus heartfelt original songs. 

7 - 9:30 pm | East coast music sensation Strictly Bizzness is a high energy, versatile group of entertainers that performs a variety of musical styles, including rock, classic rock & roll, Motown, oldies and everyone's favorite Top 40 dance music. 

4 - 8 pm | Free children's activities and games at Shelter #3. The Virginia Freemasons will be making child ID cards at no cost. 

9:30 pm | Zambelli, the "First Family of Fireworks" will amaze you with their spectacular fireworks show!

Note: When parking lots at Mount Trashmore Park are full, Edwin Drive between Independence Boulevard and South Boulevard may close. Expect delays.