Mr. Allen Dressler was appointed Director of Parks & Recreation on March 1, 1993.  Mr. Dressler is a native of Covington and a 1980 graduate of Covington High School.  In 1984, Mr. Dressler received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Resource Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).  Mr. Dressler is a member of the Mountain, Soil and Water Conservation District and was recently named Conservationist of the Year for Alleghany County, Bath County and Covington.  Mr. Dressler has also been recognized as a life member of the National Registry of Who's Who.

The Department of Recreation shall be composed of a director of recreation and such other employees as the City Manager may determine.  The Department of Recreation shall be responsible for providing, conducting and supervising public playgrounds, play fields, indoor recreation centers and other recreation areas and facilities owned or controlled by the city.  The Department of Recreation shall have the power to conduct any form of recreation or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner.  The City of Covington Parks & Recreation Department maintains 60 acres of park and playground areas which geographically span the entire city.  Included are eight athletic fields which are used for Little League sports, adult sport activities and our city stadium, Casey Field.  In addition to the maintenance of parks and playgrounds, the Recreation Department maintains the grounds around five municipal buildings, median strips and landscapes seasonal flowers and plants throughout the city limits.

The Parks and Recreation Department includes the Recreation Director, Jane Tucker, Administrative Secretary; Charlie Baker, Crew Supervisor; Thomas Ferrell, John Hutcheson, Kevin Pettitt, and Shawn Selman, Laborers.  Seasonal employees include two part-time laborers, Alvin Boguess and C. W. Smith; lifeguards, day camp counselors, maintenance personnel, facility supervisors and paid temporary personnel to assist with officiating, clock operations, gate collections and score keeping.

The department offers recreation programs in the City of Covington year-round.  The following provides a listing of the programs by seasons:

SPRING/SUMMER
Easter Egg Hunt
Little League Baseball/Softball Programs (ages 5 - 16) (7 fields used March - July)
(City provides facilities. League is governed by local charter and Board of Directors)
Men's Adult Softball
Women's Adult Softball
Municipal Pool (swimming lessons, pool parties)
Summer Kids Recreation Program (ages 5-12)
Baseball Camps
Park Events
Basketball and Volleyball Clinics
Bike Rodeo
:Lumberjack Baseball

FALL
Mixed Adult Softball League
Youth Football & Cheerleading Program (ages 8-13)
Girls Youth Basketball Program (ages 8-13)
Pumpkins in the Park

WINTER
Youth League Boys Basketball, grades 2-7
Youth League Girls Volleyball
Adult League Basketball (Charity League)
Community Christmas Tree Lighting

ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Line Dancing
Dog Obedience Classes
Exercise Classes
Highlighters (Baton Group)
 

The City of Covington Parks and Recreation Department takes great pride in the care and aesthetics of its parks, fields, facilities and city entrances.  We recognize the importance of recreational facilities and programs for our citizens.  With the concept of our neighborhood parks and our recreation/sports complex, the City of Covington has positioned itself as a community leader in Western Virginia; one who believes in the highest possible quality of life for its citizens.

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The City of Covington, Virginia
333 W. Locust Street, Covington, VA 24426
540 - 965-6300
Email:  Covington@covington.va.us