Summer 2027 in Leesburg: Ida Lee Park day camps, the A.V. Symington outdoor pool, county splash pads nearby and free Summer JAMS concerts, with 2026 dates.
Last checked Oct. 20, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the Town of Leesburg’s camps, A.V. Symington Aquatic Center and Summer JAMS pages, Leesburg Animal Park, and Loudoun County’s splash pads page.
Summer 2027 starts after the last day of Loudoun County Public Schools, Friday, June 11, 2027. The 2027 camp and pool dates are not out yet, so this page gives the 2026 schedule. In 2026 the Town of Leesburg’s outdoor pool opened May 23, its Ida Lee Park day camps ran from mid-June to early August with resident registration opening March 12, and the free Summer JAMS concerts played the Town Green on Saturday nights. Camps: 703-771-2778; pool and programs: 703-777-1368.
Who to call
- Town summer camps (Camps Manager): 703-771-2778, or campsmanager@leesburgva.gov
- Ida Lee Park Recreation Center (pool, programs): 703-777-1368, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW
- Leesburg Animal Park camps: 703-433-0002
- Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (splash pads): 703-777-0343
Key dates (2026, the most recent season)
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Thursday, March 12, 7 a.m. | Town summer camp registration opens for Leesburg residents |
| Thursday, March 19, 7 a.m. | Registration opens for non-residents |
| Saturday, May 23 | A.V. Symington Aquatic Center opening day (weekends only until school lets out) |
| Saturday, June 6 | First Summer JAMS concert |
| Week of June 16-18 | First week of town camps |
| Week of Aug. 3-7 | Last regular week of town camps |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | Last Summer JAMS concert |
| Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day) | Unused 2026 pool passes expire |
Town of Leesburg day camps
The town’s summer camps are based at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center and run by the week, mostly 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Families register online through the town’s WebTrac system or at the front desk, and can sign up for as many weeks as they like. Each week includes a Wednesday trip to the town’s outdoor pool. A nonrefundable registration fee is built into each session.
- Ida Fun Camp (kindergarten to sixth grade): indoor and outdoor pool time, art, games, hikes and songs. Campers must be 5 by their first day. Bring two snacks, a nut-free bag lunch, a full water bottle, sunscreen, a swimsuit and a towel.
- Teen Adventure Camp (entering seventh and eighth grade): day trips by school bus or town van from Ida Lee Park to water parks, climbing, archery, museums in Washington, D.C., and other spots. The 2026 tentative trips included Sportrock in Sterling, the Spy Museum in Washington, River Riders Water Park and Planet Word.
- Last Hurrah Camp (ages 5 to 12): a one-week session at the end of the camp season.
- Swimming lessons (ages 5 to 12): a group lesson add-on at the end of each Kids Camp and Ida Fun Camp day; counselors take campers to the lesson, and parents pick up on the pool deck.
- Kamp Keepers (ages 5 to 14): before- and after-camp care, with drop-in spots at the front desk from the week before camp starts.
The town issues full refunds for cancellations at least 30 days before the camp week. See the town’s refund policy.
Other camps in town
Leesburg Animal Park Jr. Zookeeper Summer Camp. The park at 19246 James Monroe Highway runs weeklong camps for ages 6 to 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., capped at 20 children a week. The 2026 weeks were June 22-26 (Rainforest Rumble), July 6-10 (Butterflies, Bugs and Bees), July 20-24 (Australian and African Adventure), Aug. 3-7 (Get Wild with Reptiles) and Aug. 17-21 (Animals Around the World). Pack a peanut-free snack and lunch. A sibling discount applies to a second child in the same week.
The town pool: A.V. Symington Aquatic Center
The town’s outdoor pool and water park, the A.V. Symington Aquatic Center, opened for 2026 on Saturday, May 23.
- Weekends only while Loudoun County Public Schools are in session, with regular hours on Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- 2026 summer hours: Town of Leesburg residents 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and holidays; non-residents from noon.
- Closed July 4. In 2026 it also closed early on four Thursdays in July and August for private rentals.
- Tickets are sold online up to 14 days ahead through the town’s ticket page. A new online account counts as non-resident until you prove residency, so set one up early. Residents pay less than non-residents; current admission and 10-visit passes are on the pool page.
- No branded outside food (fast food, pizza, coffee) inside the facility.
For year-round swimming, Ida Lee Park Recreation Center has indoor pools; see the rates page.
Splash pads nearby
None of the Town of Leesburg’s 17 parks lists a splash pad (see our parks and trails guide). Loudoun County runs three:
| Splash pad | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburn Recreation and Community Center | 21105 Coopers Hawk Drive, Ashburn | East of Leesburg |
| Franklin Park Pool splash pad, barnyard-themed with a barn slide | 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville | West of Leesburg |
| Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park | 22831 Hanson Park Drive, Aldie | South of Leesburg |
The county’s pages for the Ashburn and Franklin Park splash pads showed the 2026 season over when we checked. Hours are on each county page.
Summer JAMS and other summer evenings
The town’s free outdoor concert series, Summer JAMS, played the Town Green, 25 W. Market St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Saturday from June 6 to Aug. 22, 2026, except July 4 and Aug. 8. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic. Adults 21 and older may bring their own beer and wine under the town’s BYOB rules; pets and smoking are not allowed on the grass. Shows are canceled in bad weather, with updates on Ida Lee Park’s Facebook page.
For the Fourth of July, see our fireworks page. More ideas are in our kids’ activities guide.
What this means for you
Mark early March for town camp registration; in 2026 residents got a one-week head start. Create or update your town WebTrac account and proof of residency before then. In 2026 the pool opened on Memorial Day weekend and ran weekends only until school let out. We will post the 2027 dates here as soon as the town publishes them.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Leesburg outdoor pool open?
The town’s A.V. Symington Aquatic Center opened for 2026 on Saturday, May 23, Memorial Day weekend, and was open weekends only until Loudoun County Public Schools let out. The 2027 opening date is not posted yet.
When does summer camp registration open in Leesburg?
For 2026, Town of Leesburg residents could register for Ida Lee Park summer camps from 7 a.m. March 12, and non-residents from 7 a.m. March 19. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
Is there a splash pad in Leesburg?
The town’s parks do not list one. Loudoun County runs three nearby: at the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center, at Franklin Park in Purcellville and at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park in Aldie.
When are the free summer concerts in Leesburg?
Summer JAMS ran on the Town Green, 25 W. Market St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays from June 6 to Aug. 22, 2026, except July 4 and Aug. 8. Admission is free, and adults 21 and older may bring their own beer and wine.
When does school end for LCPS in 2027?
The last day of school is Friday, June 11, 2027, on the LCPS calendar.
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