Trail Projects in Draft FY27 Budget for Prince William County

The draft Capital Improvements Program (CIP) in the FY27 Budget was released on February 17, 2026. The $1.6 billion CIP funds major projects. As noted on p.178 of the budget:Unmet Capital Project Needs – There are currently $542M in unmet capital needs throughout the park system, as presented in the 2020 Parks, Recreation, and Open … Read more

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Webinars on Mental Health and Economic Data (February 26, March 5)

Mental Health and the Outdoors: February 26 at noon Join for a timely conversation on the powerful role outdoor recreation plays in supporting mental health and building resilient communities. As awareness of the mental health crisis and societal disconnection grows, this webinar will bring together leaders from public health, outdoor recreation, and the nonprofit sector to share evidence-based programs, explore nature prescriptions as a healthcare strategy, … Read more

February 19: Potential Changes to Shared Use Paths Along Manassas Battlefield Bypass, Sudley Road, and Heathcote Boulevard

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has intiated a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to revise the Mobility Chapter in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. A virtual town hall will be held on February 19, 6:30pm to discuss the changes; join using WebEx. Proposed changes include deleting the Manassas Battlefield Bypass and the extension of Heathcote … Read more

Proposed Trails Funding in Initial FY27 Prince William County Budget

In the 7:00pm meeting of the February 10, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors will receive a presentation on the inital draft of the FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) prepared by the County Executive. Public Comment time is scheduled after the CIP presentation. (The 2:00pm meeting agenda includes an update on the new Department … Read more