Play All Day VA (PADVA)
What is Play All Day VA (PADVA)?
A statewide initiative to celebrate the longest day (the summer solstice) through PLAY! The mission is to provide FREE programs and services for the community from sunrise to sunset. The goal is for citizens to get involved in community programs that highlight what P&R represents!
Why statewide?
PADVA aims to:
- Provide a platform for localities to gauge interest in new programs or services
- Collect trend data & analytics across the state and share findings with VRPS member agencies.
- Enhance VRPS presence by highlighting agencies and celebrating collaborative efforts
- Provide opportunity for ALL ages & abilities
- Increase community engagement by providing FREE opportunities which promote health and wellbeing, social equity and environmental resilience
How to participate:
- Hype up PADVA and rally agency support!
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Register your agency's participation by April 1, 2027 (link coming soon).
- Review toolkit information (links below).
- Provide opportunity for ALL ages & abilities
- Market and promote your event to your community
2026 PADVA Resources:
2027 Resources Coming Soon!
VRPS Magazine Articles
- 2025 PADVA Recap Article (pages 13-14)
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2024 PADVA Recap Article (pages 8-9)
Thank you to our 2026 Participating Agencies & Non-Profits:
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A special thank you to Active! This year, Play is Powered by Active!
Questions?
Sarah O'Reilly, M.S., CPRP
Operations Manager, James City County Parks & Recreation
sarah.oreilly@jamescitycountyva.gov
Joy Johnson, M.S. Ed., CPRP
Senior Communications & Marketing Specialist, James City County Parks & Recreation
joy.johnson@jamescitycountyva.gov