Purcellville Public Safety Day is May 18

Save the date for Purcellville Public Safety Day on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities will be held at the Purcellville Public Safety Center located at 500 North Maple Avenue. The Purcellville Public Safety Day is jointly hosted by the Purcellville Police Department, the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Division, Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company, and the Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad.

All events are free to attend, though registration is required to participate in the Pedal Purcellville family fun ride and/or decorating contest. The activities that are part of the event are described below.

Public Safety Day celebrates both National Police Week and Emergency Medical Services Week with a fun day of exploration and learning.

• Activities include:
  • Meet and greet with state, county, and local first responders
  • Displays of police, fire, and rescue apparatus
  • Demonstrations
  • Paint the police cruiser
  • Scavenger hunt
• There will be treats for children and lunch will be available for purchase (e.g. hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.).
• The following local organizations are participating along with the Purcellville agency hosts: Leesburg Police Department, Loudoun County Animal Services, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services, Friends of Loudoun Mental Health, Office of the Attorney General, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington & Old Dominion Regional Park, NOVA Parks, and Virginia State Police.

The Bike Safety Rodeo helps children learn and practice bicycle safety skills.

• Activities include:
  • Helmet fittings (free helmets will be given to those who do not have one)
  • Basic bicycle safety checks
  • An on-bicycle safety obstacle course.
• Upon completion of each safety station, each child will receive a “Bicycle License.”

Pedal Purcellville is a family fun ride and bike decorating contest. Details and the schedule are below.

• 10 a.m. – Check-in
• 10:30 a.m. – Bike decorating contest with prizes awarded for the top three winners
• 11 a.m. – Bike ride through Town of Purcellville
• The route for the family fun ride through town is below:
  • Start at Purcellville Safety Center back parking lot
  • Left on North Maple Avenu
  • Right at Shoppes on Main
  • Right onto 23 rd  Street
  • Right onto the W&OD Trail
  • Then back to the Purcellville Safety Center parking lot. 
• Participation in the Pedal Purcellville family fun ride and bicycle decorating contest is free, but registration is required. Register online by May 13, 2024: https://purcellvilleva.gov/FormCenter/Parks-and-Rec-Forms-2/2024-Pedal-Purcellville-201. 
  

Parking for the Purcellville Public Safety Day will be in the open field across from the Purcellville Public Safety Center. Participants may also park at Loudoun Valley High School (340 North Maple Avenue) and walk or ride their bikes to the Safety Center utilizing the paved pathway.

A big thank you to all the sponsors who have donated prizes and gifts, and to Trek Bicycles for providing staffing for the bicycle safety checks.