Welcome!
The Recreation & Parks
Department provides a wide range of activities, programs, classes, trips,
and facilities for the citizens of Colonial Heights.
Craig
Skalak was appointed as Director of Recreation and Parks
on December 23, 2009. He is responsible for
managing the operations of the department’s six
divisions; Recreation, Parks, Buildings & Grounds,
Agency on Aging, Horticulture and Violet Bank Museum.
Craig is a lifelong resident of the City of Colonial
Heights. After graduating from Colonial Heights High
School with the Class of 1978, Craig attended Smithdeal-Massey
Business College, Richard Bland College and Virginia
Commonwealth University.
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Craig has spent two-thirds of his professional
career with the City of Colonial Heights. The first
10 years of his working life was spent in the
private sector with a recreational and sporting
goods firm. He is a member of the Virginia
Recreation and Parks Society and the National
Recreation and Parks Association.
Since January 1989, Craig has served as the City’s
Recreation Superintendent, directing and managing
the City’s recreational programming. Craig is
familiar with all aspects of the City’s
Department of Recreation and Parks having
served the City for over 20 years in his
previous position.
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As a long-term resident of the community, he
appreciates the issues and needs of the department, the
City organization and its residents.
Craig and the staff of Colonial Heights
Recreation and Parks Department invite you and
your family to take advantage of the variety of
recreation programs and facilities available;
affordable athletic and non-athletic activities,
five water-accessible parks, numerous
playgrounds, Violet Bank Museum, Teen Center,
Senior Citizens Center and Senior Citizens
Transportation.
Craig may be reached through the Department of
Recreation and Parks at (804) 520-9390 or
skalakc@colonial-heights.com.
Recreation & Parks
Administrative Offices are located at Shepherd Stadium. The hours of
business are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 PM. For more
information regarding our facilities, programs, athletic programs, and
classes, please phone the following numbers:
