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Essig Recreation Center Recreation center ran by the Office of Aging and Franklin County Parks and Recreation.

👂 HEARING AID CARE 👂Do you wear hearing aids or want to learn more about keeping them working their best? Join us for an...
10/14/2026

👂 HEARING AID CARE 👂

Do you wear hearing aids or want to learn more about keeping them working their best? Join us for an informative session on hearing aid care and maintenance.

📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Essig Recreation Center

Learn helpful tips for caring for your hearing aids, proper maintenance, and getting the most from your devices.

📞 Call 540-483-9238 for more information or to register.

Bring your questions—we’re here to help! 👂💙

🎣🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, RE*****ON! 🏆🎣What a great day of fishing at Waid Park this past Saturday! Franklin County Parks & Re...
10/13/2026

🎣🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, RE*****ON! 🏆🎣

What a great day of fishing at Waid Park this past Saturday! Franklin County Parks & Recreation is proud to recognize Re*****on, the winner of the 7–9 age division AND the Overall Winner at our Kids Fishing Derby! 🐟👏

With over 90 kids out fishing, it was a fantastic day filled with fun, friendly competition, and a whole lot of trout being caught! 🎣

A HUGE THANK YOU to Limit 6 and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) for their assistance and support in making this event a success! We appreciate everyone who helped make this such a memorable day for our young anglers.

Congratulations again, Re*****on, and thank you to all the families who came out to fish with us! 🐠🏆

📱🍎 iPHONE FOR BEGINNERS 🍎📱New to your iPhone or want to feel more confident using it? Join us for iPhone for Beginners a...
10/13/2026

📱🍎 iPHONE FOR BEGINNERS 🍎📱

New to your iPhone or want to feel more confident using it? Join us for iPhone for Beginners and learn the basics in a relaxed, easy-to-understand setting!

📅 Wednesday, November 4
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center

Learn helpful tips and tricks to get more out of your iPhone and make everyday tasks easier. 📱✨

📞 Call 540-483-9238 to register!

Bring your questions and your iPhone!

🧠🦶 NEUROPATHY: WHAT SENIORS SHOULD KNOW 🦶🧠Join us for an informative program focused on neuropathy and senior health. Le...
10/12/2026

🧠🦶 NEUROPATHY: WHAT SENIORS SHOULD KNOW 🦶🧠

Join us for an informative program focused on neuropathy and senior health. Learn more about neuropathy, common symptoms, and ways to support your health and well-being.

📅 Wednesday, November 4
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center

Come learn, ask questions, and gain helpful information you can use in your everyday life.

📞 Call Essig Recreation Center at 540-483-9238 for more information or to register.

🎣🐟 THE KIDS FISHING DERBY IS TOMORROW! 🐟🎣The countdown is over! Tomorrow, the kids take to the water at Waid Park for a ...
10/09/2026

🎣🐟 THE KIDS FISHING DERBY IS TOMORROW! 🐟🎣

The countdown is over! Tomorrow, the kids take to the water at Waid Park for a morning packed with trout, fishing fun, trophies, and door prizes!

🏆 Who will claim the Overall Winner of the Day trophy?
🎣 Who will reel in the big one?
🎁 Who will go home with a great door prize?

📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Waid Park
👧🧒 Ages 15 & Under

Grab your fishing gear and bring the kids out for a morning of fun, friendly competition, and plenty of trout!

Let’s see who will be our Overall Winner of the Day! 🏆🎣

🧘‍♀️🌿 YOGA CLASSES FOR SENIORS 🌿🧘‍♂️Stretch, strengthen, relax, and enjoy the benefits of mindful movement! Join us at E...
10/09/2026

🧘‍♀️🌿 YOGA CLASSES FOR SENIORS 🌿🧘‍♂️

Stretch, strengthen, relax, and enjoy the benefits of mindful movement! Join us at Essig Recreation Center for 6 weeks of yoga designed with seniors in mind.

📅 November 4 – December 9
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
💲 $55

✨ Improve flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation while enjoying time with friends!

🗓️ Pre-registration is required.

Come move, breathe, and feel your best! 🌿💚

🎣 KIDS FISHING DERBY! 🐟Get ready for a morning of fun, fishing, and plenty of trout! 🎉📅 This Saturday⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 A...
10/08/2026

🎣 KIDS FISHING DERBY! 🐟

Get ready for a morning of fun, fishing, and plenty of trout! 🎉

📅 This Saturday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Waid Park
👧🧒 Kids Ages 15 & Under

Bring your fishing gear and get ready to catch some trout! 🐟 There will be trophies, door prizes, and TONS of fishing fun for everyone!

🏆 Who will land the big one?
🎁 Great door prizes!
🎣 Plenty of trout and plenty of fun!

Bring the kids out to Waid Park and make some memories on the water! We’ll see you Saturday!

⛄❄️ BUILD A SNOWMAN COMPETITION! ❄️⛄Let your creativity shine and help us bring some winter fun to the community! Gather...
10/08/2026

⛄❄️ BUILD A SNOWMAN COMPETITION! ❄️⛄

Let your creativity shine and help us bring some winter fun to the community! Gather your team, family, coworkers, classmates, or friends and create your very own Snowman Display!

📅 November 1–22

🏆 Who Can Participate?
🏢 Local Businesses
🏫 Schools
🤝 Non-Profits
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
👤 Individuals

Get creative and design a snowman that shows off your personality, organization, school, business, or family spirit! ⛄🎨

Whether you build a traditional snowman, a holiday character, or something completely unique, we want to see your creativity!

🧘‍♀️🌿 YIN YOGA FOR SENIORS 🌿🧘‍♂️Slow down, stretch, and take some time for yourself! Join us for 6 weeks of Yin Yoga, a ...
10/07/2026

🧘‍♀️🌿 YIN YOGA FOR SENIORS 🌿🧘‍♂️

Slow down, stretch, and take some time for yourself! Join us for 6 weeks of Yin Yoga, a gentle practice focused on relaxation, flexibility, and mindful movement.

📅 November 2 – December 7
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
💲 $55
👥 Seniors

🗓️ Pre-registration is required.

Give yourself an hour each week to relax, recharge, and move at your own pace. 🌿✨

📞 Register today and reserve your spot!

🌱♻️ BUILD YOUR OWN TUMBLER COMPOSTER! ♻️🌱Turn your kitchen and yard scraps into something valuable for your garden! Join...
10/06/2026

🌱♻️ BUILD YOUR OWN TUMBLER COMPOSTER! ♻️🌱

Turn your kitchen and yard scraps into something valuable for your garden! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build your very own tumbler-style composter to take home.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Essig Recreation Center
💲 $100
👥 Ages 18 & Up

🗓️ Registration deadline: One week before the workshop

Learn how composting works, build your tumbler composter, and get ready to turn everyday organic waste into nutrient-rich compost! 🌎🌿

Space is limited—register early!

Address

295 Technology Drive
Rocky Mount, VA
24151

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15404839238

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