Explore one of Harrisonburg's most popular suburbs! Bridgewater is home to nearly 6,000 residents, several large employers, a variety of fabulous parks, fun annual events, and a handful of favorite pastimes. Take a look at what makes Bridgewater so wonderful, and watch a short flyover video of the town.
Places
Ice Skating at Generations Park in Bridgewater Opening Soon!
Generations Park in Bridgewater had a fantastic first farmers market season, and is now gearing up for ice skating on the new rink! Scheduled to open on Thanksgiving Day, this fun pastime is sure to provide enjoyment for all ages. Bonus: a local favorite restaurant, Jalapeño Southwest Grill, is opening a second location at Generations Park, too!
Exploring Harrisonburg: Fall Activities
Need an excuse to get out and enjoy the gorgeous fall colors that are blanketing our wonderful little corner of the world right now? We've compiled a short list of fall activities for you to enjoy before winter sets in.
Guide to Rainy Day Fun with Kids in Harrisonburg… Indoor Playtime!
Harrisonburg boasts a fairly mild climate overall, but did you know that our Friendly City experiences 118 days of precipitation per year? This would account for both snow and rain, with averages of 21" and 36", respectively. That leaves parents and childcare providers with a conundrum for nearly 4 months out of the year. Splash around outside in the mud and get soaked and filthy, or stay indoors while trying to wrangle entertain the littles all day? Relax! With this Guide to Rainy Day Fun with Kids, you'll have just that... FUN on rainy (and snowy) days. Gone are the hours of whining and boredom. Harrisonburg offers plenty of indoor fun for kids of all ages -- with plenty of puddles to splash in, too.
Exploring Harrisonburg: Green Valley Book Fair
In search of new books at bargain prices? Harrisonburg's very own Green Valley Book Fair offers a wide variety of books (and gifts!) in a huge book warehouse. Just inside the front door, a map stuffed full of pins from visitors across the globe proves that it is absolutely worth the visit!
Area Parks: Hillandale is a Beautiful Pocket of Nature in the Middle of Harrisonburg
Take a stroll through Hillandale Park... 74 acres of shady, wooded paths highlighted by open fields in the middle of Harrisonburg, and also featuring a variety of fantastic events throughout the year.