News Stories Tagged "Ida Lee Park"

PHOTOS: Wiggly Worms at Master Gardener's Children's Program

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Ida Lee Park holds their Master Gardener's Children's Program called "Wiggly Worms." Read story »

For a Town Facility, It's Very Splashy

Aquatic Center to Open In Leesburg on Saturday

Thursday, May 21, 2009

With the 600-foot-long Lazy River, which loops around a small island, plus multiple slides, decorative fountains and a grassy picnic area, the new A.V. Symington Aquatic Center at Leesburg's Ida Lee Park resembles a commercial water park more than a public pool. Read story »

Leesburg Park Officials Push to End Alcohol Ban

Thursday, April 30, 2009

There are no clinking wine glasses or champagne flutes at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, although it hosts wedding receptions, birthdays and other celebrations. Leesburg does not allow alcohol in public buildings. Read story and 1 comment »

Weekend Round Up: Boogie Woogie, Holidays Arts & Crafts

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008

This weekend, search for local handmade Christmas gifts at Saturday's Holidays in Leesburg Arts and Crafts Show, or take in musical performances by the Loudoun Valley High School theatre and pianist Daryl Davis. Wrap up the weekend with a visit to the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center to see a showing of the classic 1954 film, "White Christmas." Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Eat Some Food, Freeze Your Gizzard

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

This weekend, take a run through Leesburg and raise money for Loudoun Interfaith Relief, celebrate the fall harvest at Middleburg's Restaurant Festival or listen to the Loudoun Symphony Chamber Players perform classical pieces at the Franklin Park Arts Center. Read story »

In Brief: Cross-Country Race to Benefit Food Pantry

Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008

News briefs in Loudoun County. Read story »

Obama Addresses Thousands at Ida Lee Park

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008

More than 10,000 people filled Ida Lee Park in Leesburg today to hear Sen. Barack Obama outline his "immediate rescue plan" for the middle class, small businesses and homeowners facing foreclosure. Read story and 28 comments »

Clogged Streets, Long Lines Awaited Attendees at Obama Rally

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008

As predicted, traffic is already backed up as crowds make their way to Leesburg's Ida Lee Park today for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's "Rally for Change" event. Read story and 61 comments »

Fall Fun on Farm Tour

Monday, Oct. 20, 2008

Visitors on the Loudoun Valley Farm Color Tour this past weekend were able to enjoy a variety of activities from wine-tasting to scarecrow-making. Read story »

Loudoun News Briefs

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008

News briefs in Loudoun County. Read story and 1 comment »

Weekend Roundup: Labor Day Celebrations

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

Labor Day weekend in Loudoun you'll have the option of indulging in some wine-tasting at Loudoun Valley Vineyards during their annual Labor Day party. Or, spend Saturday at Leesburg Executive Airport for a public fly-in. Or, if you're looking for something more low-key, take advantage of one of Loudoun's parks with a picnic lunch. Read story »

Bloodhound Trainers From Around the World Gather for Annual Leesburg Camp

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

More than 35 bloodhound handlers -- some from as far as Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Brazil -- came to Loudoun this week to participate in an annual, week-long training camp. Read story »

Solidarity Grows From Tragedy

Memorial Dedicated to Va. Tech Victims

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

A crowd of nearly 100 people, including Virginia Tech alumni dressed in maroon and orange and many Leesburg residents and officials, gathered at Ida Lee Park on Saturday to dedicate the town’s memorial to the victims of last year's shootings at the university. Read story »

Annual Craft Show Draws Crowd in Leesburg

Monday, March 10, 2008

Vendors and customers packed the Ida Lee Recreation Center this past weekend in a scene that could have come from a bazaar at a more exotic locale. Read story »

Tennis Buffs Get a Break With Facility in Leesburg

Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008

Since Loudoun Sport and Health Club closed in Leesburg in early 2006, local tennis enthusiasts have been traveling as far away as Frederick, Md., to find a suitable indoor court. Read story »

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