The Stafford Parks and Recreation Department will hold a grand opening ceremony for Patawomeck Park on Saturday, October 18, 2008 beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The park covers approximately 180 acres in Widewater and offers amenities including lighted and irrigated soccer, football and softball fields; a picnic pavilion; and restrooms. There are also several playground areas for children.  

The Moncure family gave the County the parkland in exchange for the former Fritter Park, the location of the new Quantico Corporate Center. The $4.8 million to construct the facility was taken from the 2001 Recreation Bond Funds, with the exception of $500,000 from Mr. Moncure as part of the land transfer.

Speakers at the ceremony will include Chairman of the Board of Supervisors George Schwartz; Griffis-Widewater Supervisor Bob Woodson; Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission Tom Paton; and Parks and Recreation Director Chris Hoppe.

The ceremony will be held at Patawomeck Park, located at 25 Chopawamsic Parkway in Stafford. The park is located off of U.S. Route 1 in Widewater. Directions: Heading north on Route 1 at Boswell’s Corner, turn right on Telegraph Road. Proceed for about ½ mile. Take a left on Widewater Road. Follow Widewater Road for about 1 mile. The park is on your right at Chopawamsic Parkway.

For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at
(540) 658-4871.

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