June 29, 2026

City of Staunton Schedules for the Fourth of July

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, schedules for the City of Staunton offices and facilities will be modified on Friday, July 3. Parking, traffic and activities in and around Gypsy Hill Park will also be impacted beginning the evening of Friday, July 3, through Saturday, July 4 due to the annual Happy Birthday America celebration.

Trash Collection

Residential: Trash regularly scheduled for pickup on Friday, July 3 will be collected instead on Wednesday, July 1. Yard waste will be collected from city-issued bins the following week, on Wednesday, July 8.
Downtown Central Business District (CBD): CBD customers will receive trash collection on Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2. There will not be pickup on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Normal pickup will resume on Monday, July 6.

Recycling Center Hours
The Recycling Center will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. It will resume normal hours on Monday, July 6.

Library Hours
The Staunton Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, and will return to its normal schedule on Monday, July 6. The outdoor book drop will be open for returns, and digital books and other online resources are available 24/7 at www.StauntonLibrary.org.

Administrative Office Hours
The City of Staunton’s administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation administrative offices at Montgomery Hall Park will be closed Friday, July 3.

 Summer camps will also be closed that day. The Gypsy Hill Park Pool will be closed Saturday, July 4, while the Montgomery Hall Park pool will remain open regular hours. For admission fees and hours, visit www.staunton.va.us/pools.

 Please note: the Gypsy Hill Golf Course will close early at 1 p.m. Friday, July 3, and remain closed all day Saturday, July 4, due to its proximity to the fireworks detonation area.

Shop & Dine Out in Downtown
Beverley Street closure for Shop & Dine Out in Downtown will be extended due to the Fourth of July holiday. The street will close beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 2 and reopen at 7:30 a.m. Monday, July 6.

Happy Birthday America
The all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit Happy Birthday America will host Fourth of July festivities at Gypsy Hill Park with numerous activities kicking off on Friday, July 3^rd with a Carnival, food vendors, and the Red Camel Collective and throughout the day on Saturday, July 4, including a 5K run, parade, games, entertainment, vendors, and more. Fireworks are scheduled to begin around 10 p.m., after the Wilson Fairchild with Jimmy Fortune concert Saturday night. For a complete schedule of activities, visit the Happy Birthday America website or the Happy Birthday America Facebook page.

Traffic Alert
Staunton residents and visitors can expect heavy traffic in and around Gypsy Hill Park on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4 with severe impacts occurring outside of the park on Saturday, July 4 due to the parade.

West Beverley Street and Thornrose Avenue
Thornrose Avenue will be closed Saturday, July 4 from 7:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. for the parade. Motorists can expect significant delays in the area of West Beverley Street and Churchville Avenue due to this closure. Circle Drive will also be closed from 7:30 a.m. until the conclusion of the event.

Constitution Drive (in Gypsy Hill Park)
Constitution Drive, the main roadway through Gypsy Hill Park, will be temporarily closed to vehicles beginning 11 p.m. Friday, July 3 until 12 p.m. Saturday, July 4. The road will be reopened for public use after the parade has ended.

Parking Alert
Due to the location of the July Fourth festivities, general parking will not be permitted in the Gypsy Hill Park football stadium parking lot (beside Lake Tams) from Thursday through Sunday morning; however, there will be limited parking available for individuals with a DMV approved disabled parking placard or license plate. There will be additional parking restrictions surrounding the park, including on Thornrose Avenue.

 

June 22, 2026

ROADWORK ALERT: Columbia Gas Paving Detours

Crews will be repaving parts of Selma Blvd this week to restore roadways following recent utility work. Please use caution and expect some delays.

Tuesday, June 23 – Friday, June 26: Selma Blvd (Rolling Closures)

Work Zone: Selma Blvd, moving block-by-block from Hendren Ave. to Cherry Hill Dr. (marked in orange on the map).

Access: Crews will maintain resident and local access with traffic control flaggers present. Please allow for extra travel time.

Thank you for your patience as we complete these important infrastructure improvements!

June 15, 2026

City Holiday Schedules: Juneteenth

City offices and facilities will be closed or operating on modified schedules on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Here is what you need to know:

EARLY DOWNTOWN STREET CLOSURE & PARKING NOTICE
Beverley Street (between Lewis & Market) will close EARLY for Shop & Dine Out starting Thursday, June 18 at 4 PM (reopening Monday at 7:30 AM). Vehicles must be moved by Thursday at 4 PM to avoid towing. This is an exception to the normal Friday closure.

REAL ESTATE TAXES DUE
The Treasurer's Office is closed Friday, June 19. Because the June 20 deadline falls on a weekend, 1st installment payments will be accepted without penalty through Monday, June 22. Drop box, online, phone, and mail payments remain available!

TRASH COLLECTION
Residential: Friday pickup moves to Wednesday, June 17. Downtown CBD: Collection on Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18. NO Friday collection. Normal schedule resumes Saturday, June 20.

RECYCLING CENTER
Closed Friday, June 19. Reopens Saturday, June 20.

STAUNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Closed Friday, June 19. Reopens Saturday, June 20.

PARKS & RECREATION
Administrative offices and summer camps are closed Friday, June 19. Pools at both Montgomery Hall Park and Gypsy Hill Park will be OPEN regular hours. Info: www.staunton.va.us/pools

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Closed Friday, June 19.

June 8, 2026

The city officially launched a month-long, grant-funded demonstration project between Augusta and Market streets.

For the month of June, they’ve temporarily transformed the right-hand travel lane into an expanded, pedestrian space filled with benches, greenery, bike racks, and turf.

Why are they doing this?

They want to spark a community conversation. In late 2027, federally funded safety upgrades are coming to nine downtown intersections. Because of our unique downtown hills and narrow right-of-ways, those intersection upgrades will naturally narrow traffic down to a single lane exclusively at the intersections.

While that intersection work is moving forward, any permanent expansion of the mid-block sidewalk space is unfunded and not planned at this time. This 30-day trial is simply a creative “test kitchen” to help them visualize how our public space could look in the long-term future.

They want this to work for everyone, and know it’s different to navigate.

They have placed a dedicated 60-foot delivery zones right into the middle of each block.

They want your feedback!

Whether you love it, have concerns, or have ideas on how to make it better, your voice matters.

Come grab a coffee, test out the seating, and let them know what you think.

You can find the survey on the City of Staunton website or through the link on their Facebook page.

May 25, 2026

Staunton is ready to dive into the 2026 swim season with their brand-new Gypsy Hill Park Pool House, but the chilly weekend forecast has forced them to re-schedule the Ceremony and Tour!

Because of the weekend rain and closure, the formal ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house have been rescheduled to Friday, May 29.

10:00 a.m. – Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony & Remarks

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Free Public Open House Tour: Come explore the zero-barrier access, upgraded restrooms and changing areas, and new covered patio.

11:30 a.m. – Brief operational reset.

12:00 p.m. – Pool opens for regular public swimming.

They appreciate your patience as they navigate Mother Nature’s plans, and cannot wait to celebrate this incredible, transformative project with you!

This project is a major win for residents, moving from the original 1950s facility to one that respects the needs of today’s families and guests.

Extended 2026 Season
In addition to the new facility, the city is pleased to announce an extended pool season for 2026. While the pool has historically closed in early August, the current budget allows for limited operations to continue through Labor Day, contingent upon lifeguard staffing.

For more information on pool hours, season passes, and swimming programs go to the City of Staunton website or their Facebook page.