Living and Playing in Prince William County
Moving to a new place can be an exciting adventure, but there is a lot of new information you need to have. The links below will answer many of your immediate questions as well as provide you with some background information about Prince William.
• Local Government
Prince William County Government - Newcomers Guide answers questions regarding taxes, voting, vehicle registration and recreation.
Manassas City Government
Manassas Park Government
• Grade Schools
Prince William County Public Schools
Private Schools in Prince William County
• Colleges and Universities
Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge and Manassas Campuses
George Mason University - Prince William Campus
Strayer University - Woodbridge and Manassas Campuses
University of Northern Virginia - Manassas Campus
• Childcare
Virginia Department of Social Services - List of licensed child day care providers within the county.
• Transportation
Washington DC Metro - Rail and bus service throughout Washington DC and the inner suburbs.
Virginia Rail Express (VRE) - Commuter Rail Service.
Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) - Commuter bus service.
Slug Lines - Carpooling.
• Parks and Recreation
Prince William Forest Park - National park with hiking and biking trails plus campgrounds and cabins.
Prince William Park Authority - Includes information on the counties parks, rec centers, golf courses, water parks and pools.
Leesylvania State Park - The ancestral home of the Lee family, the park offers hiking trails and boating in the Potomac River.
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Located in Woodbridge, this 644 acre park is home to diverse habitats and wildlife.
Manassas National Battlefield Park - Explore two great battles of the Civil War.
National Museum of the Marine Corps - Enjoy a guided tour through the history of the Marine Corps.
Prince William County Fair - Come and visit the largest county fair in the state of Virginia.
• Arts & Entertainment
Hylton Performing Arts Center - Beautiful new arts house for featuring "everything from bluegrass to Beethoven."
Jiffy Lube Live - The hottest musical acts of yesterday and today play at this open air pavillion.
Prince William Symphony Orchestra - offers symphony orchestra concerts, ensemble performances and musical education.
Manassas Ballet Theatre - In addition to their public perfomances, the ballet company offers free perfomances to public school children.
Center for the Arts of Greater Manassas and Prince William County - sponsers theatrical productions, gallery exhibits and arts education for adults and children.
The Prince William Art Society - Provides a variety of educational art programs and fine art exhibits.
Harris Pavilion - Open are space in the heart of Old Town Manassas hosts concerts, dances and ice cream socials in the summer and becomes an ice skating rink in the winter.
• Sports
Potomac Nationals - Minor league baseball team affiliated with the Washington Nationals.
Prince William County Sports Authority - Find county sponsored athletic fields and sports leagues.
Old Dominion Speedway & Dragstrip - There's racing of some sort almost every Friday and Saturday night from April-October.
Public Golf Courses - There are 11 golf courses throughout the county open for public play.
• Shopping & Dining
Shopping opportunities extend from outlet malls such as Potomac Mills Mall to small unique shops found in Old Town Manassas or Historic Occoquan. Grocery stores include traditional stores such as Giant, Safeway, Shoppers, Harris Teeter, and Wegman's as well as many speciality and ethnic stores. Local Farmers Markets are also available. Restaurant options range from national chains to locally owned establishments.
• Weather
Average Temperature and Rainfall
• Hospitals
Potomac Hospital
Prince William Hospital
• Demographics
Prince William County Demographics - Access the latest Demographic and Economic Newsletter complied by the Prince William County government.
US Census Bureau - Quick Facts sheet on people, business and geography.
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