Frequently Asked Questions

The Dinwiddie County Parks and Recreation Department has complied a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” divided into categories. These categories include: registration, facilities, programs, sports, and other. Please review the below details and information. In the event, that you are unable to answer your question(s) from the information below, please contact our offices at 804-732-1100.

Registration

Where can I register for a program, activity, or sport?
Registration can be taken at the Eastside Enhancement Center between
our hours of operation (Monday – Thursday, 11:00am to 8:00pm).
Registration forms with payment can be also mailed to the Eastside
Enhancement Center. Registration forms without the proper payment
WILL NOT be accepted under any circumstances.

What are your payment policies?
We accept cash, checks, or money order. Payment must be received at the
time of registration for ALL forms to be processed. When paying with cash,
the customer should make the best attempt possible to have exact change.
The recreation department is not always able to guarantee making change for customers. All checks should be made out to Dinwiddie County Parks and Recreation.

What is the deadline to register for a program?
Programs and classes must reach their minimum enrollment number one (1)
week prior to the start of the first class.

Do you have to be a resident of Dinwiddie County to register for a program or activity?
Each program has different requirements in regards to residency. For the
programs that do allow for non-residents to register a $10.00 non-resident
fee is charged.

Can I register for a class online?
Yes. Participants can register using the ActiveNet link located on the page.

Do I have to fill out all the information on the registration form?
Yes. All information needs to be filled out for the form to be valid.

Can I still sign up after the registration deadline?
If a class has hit its minimum enrollment by the registration deadline, you
can register until the day the class starts. It is still beneficial to register early
to ensure that the class hits its minimum number, and to be guaranteed a spot before it fills up.

Facilities

What days can I reserve your building?
Monday – Thursday from 11:00am to 8:00pm

Does the Parks and Recreation Department have a swimming pool?
No. But we do offer classes through the Petersburg Family YMCA utilizing
their swimming pool. Through close cooperation between the Dinwiddie
Parks and Recreation Department and the Southside Family YMCA,
residents of Dinwiddie County can take swimming programs. Residents
simply need to sign up through the Dinwiddie Recreation Department, and
we’ll take care of the rest.

Why is security required for an event that has alcohol?
Security provided by the Dinwiddie Sheriff’s Department is required to
maintain the safety for all persons present at the Enhancement Center during the event. Having security also decreases the chances of the Enhancement Center being damaged or vandalized.

Why can’t I write a check for an event I am a part of if my name is not on the application?
All check payments need to be taken from the person whose name is on the
facility reservation application unless paying in cash. The person making
the application must also attend the event.

Can I reserve the room over the phone, and come to fill out the paper work tomorrow?
No. We do not hold tentative reservations. All paperwork must be taken in
person, by the applicant, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Why do I need security at my event if I am going to be there to chaperone?
An on-duty Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Deputy reserved by the Recreation
Department must be present during events for teenagers or any event with
alcohol to maintain the safety for all persons present at the Enhancement
Center during the event. Having security also decreases the chances of the
Enhancement Center being damaged or vandalized.

How do I get my ABC license – where do I go?
An ABC license can be obtained from the Virginia Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control.

Address: 2901 Hermitage Rd. Richmond, VA 23261
Phone: (804) 213-4620
Website: www.abc.virginia.gov

Programs

What is the minimum age to be considered a senior?
50

What are your program capacities?
Program capacities vary; please contact us for more information.

Can I watch a class or program and then sign up?
As long, as a class is not full, you are more then welcome to view the class
before signing up.

Does the Parks and Recreation Department provide any types of scholarships to help with program registration?
This will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Please contact us for more
information.

Does the Parks and Recreation Department have any programs for teenagers 14- 18 years old?
Our department offers programs for almost every aged citizen. Ages for
programs are specified throughout the website in the program description.

Sports

What sports leagues do you offer and what are the fees?
At this time, we offer youth basketball, youth football, youth flag football,
youth cheerleading, youth soccer, wrestling, and blastball. We also offer tennis classes, swimming classes, gymnastics, and karate. Scan the website for more details and fees for each program.

Why do you need to see my child’s birth certificate for him/her to play?
Checking your child’s birth certificate lets our staff verify their age in order
to keep all sports leagues fair and to prevent cheating in our programs.

Do you offer adult sports?
We are continuously adding new programs. We are currently offering a Coed Adult Softball League and finalizing schedules for Open Gym - Basketball and Open Gym - Volleyball to be held at the Rohoic Gymnasium.

How will I be notified if a practice or game is cancelled?
Participants can contact our Inclement Weather Hotline at 804-732-4258 or
review the inclement weather link on www.PLAYdinwiddie.com. Our
department also utilizes an ETNS system which will send a blast phone call
to notify all participants in the event of a cancellation