The Montpelier Recreation Center and Library is the first facility of its kind in Hanover, placing library services and recreation programs under one roof. The 20,000 sf facility includes a full-service library, full-size gymnasium, stage, classroom, community meeting space, and study rooms. 

Wickham Field, used for baseball and softball, will be rebuilt adjacent to the new facility and is expected to be completed in early 2026. The project also includes a new park restroom building. 

Gymnasium

The gymnasium at the Montpelier Recreation Center and Library is designed to support a wide range of programs and activities. The gymnasium will be available for drop-in play while not in use for scheduled programs. Open gym programs will be scheduled to allow specific sports and other activities full use of the space. The gym includes permanent court markings for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball. An elevated performance stage will also be used for community meetings, movies, and other entertainment opportunities provided by Hanover County Parks and Recreation. 

All patrons are expected to adhere to the following gym rules at all times: 

• A RecPass will be required for access to open gym programs. Gym passes are available free of charge and must be renewed annually. 
• Children under the age of 16 years must be supervised by an adult unless:
  • age 14 - 15 with a parent-approved waiver through membership
  • participating in a Hanover Parks and Recreation supervised program
• Non-marking, athletic shoes only.
• Food, drink, chewing gum, and candy is prohibited; except for water in a resealable container.
• Gymnasium activities end 30 minutes before facility closing. All patrons must leave the gymnasium 15 minutes before facility closing.

Hanover County residents may sign up for a Rec Pass online at www.hanoverparksrec.com or at the front desk. 

Classroom

The classroom supports a wide range of programs and activities facilitated by Hanover County Parks and Recreation. When not supporting a scheduled program, the classroom is also available for community use. 

All meetings held in the community classroom must be open to the public. Private social gatherings are not permitted. Use of the classroom is free for eligible entities. Use of the community classroom may be scheduled through Hanover County Parks and Recreation. 

Public meetings hosted by the following organizations will be eligible for use of the community classroom: 

• Educational and school groups
• Non-profit/government organizations
• Community, athletic and civic/service groups/athletic organizations
• Churches and other religious groups
• Businesses for community education/training purposes only

Library

The full-service library at the Montpelier Recreation Center and Library is three times larger than the former library space. The new facility will offer a collection of more than 13,000 volumes. The library includes a large meeting room, quiet study rooms, children’s area, staff workspace, and offices. Last year, the library attracted more than 25,000 visitors and hopes to expand that number in the new facility. 

Contact the library at (804) 883-5117, email [email protected] or online at pamunkeylibrary.org