Recreation Classes

Recreation art class with young girls painting
Parks and Recreation offer a variety of classes and activities throughout the county. Explore the latest edition of the Hanover Review (PDF) to locate programs, classes, senior trips or special events that interest you.

Important COVID-19 Update:

In an effort to take necessary steps to protect our community, the following are closed or cancelled until further notice: all permitted use of athletic fields, picnic shelters and historic sites, park playgrounds and Pole Green Park skate park. Additionally, all department-sponsored programs and activities are cancelled through Sunday, May 17.

As announced on March 24, we have made the difficult decision to suspend spring program registrations and are postponing summer program and camp registration indefinitely. 

At this time, Hanover County parks remain open, including open spaces, trails and dog parks. Be advised that the amenities in these areas are not sanitized, so use with caution and follow the CDC health and safety guidelines. We reiterate the critical importance of social distancing and avoidance of gatherings and group activities.

Register for a Program


Pre-registration and payment are required for all classes. We process registrations (PDF) on a first come, first served basis.
Sorry, our instructors cannot accept walk up registrations or payments and we cannot process registrations over the phone.

Cancellations


Classes may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met two weeks from program start date. Cancellation emails will be sent to registered participants and a full refund will be issued based on the method of payment.

Waiting List


Many of our programs are so popular that they fill quickly. If this happens, be sure to add yourself to the waiting list. As we are able to add additional spaces or other customers withdraw, we will email those on the waiting list.

If space becomes available and you are on the waiting list, please be advised that:
  • you will be contacted by email
  • you will have two business days to make payment or be removed from the waiting list
  • once a program has started, we will not accept additional participants

Withdrawals & Refunds


Written notification is required for all withdrawal and refund requests. You can send in a completed refund request form, submit an online form, or email us with the participant name, course and reason for request.
  • You can withdraw from a class prior to the start date and receive a full refund
  • Once a class has started, you may withdraw before the second-class meeting and receive a refund, less material fee
  • Refunds will be issued directly to the credit card used for registration or by check (takes up to 4 weeks)

Weather Closings


When Hanover County Public Schools are closed due to inclement or adverse weather conditions, all programs are cancelled.

Instructors Wanted


Share your skills and passion by teaching preschoolers, youth, teens, adults, seniors, or persons with special needs in our Hanover community. Talk with us about submitting an instructor proposal, deadlines as follows:
  • June 1 (classes offered September - December)
  • October 1 (classes offered January - May)
  • January 15 (classes offered June - August)

Forms & Documents

  1. Hanover Review with Discover Recreation (PDF)
  2. Parks and Recreation Registration Form (PDF)
  3. Recreation Class Refund Request Form (PDF)
  4. Summer Discover Recreation Brochure (PDF)