PWC Park Rangers have new phone number, 703-792-8889

The Prince William County (PWC) Park Ranger Division can be reached at a new number, 703-792-8889 beginning tomorrow—Friday, April 1.

The on-call Park Rangers are available to assist the public in case of an emergency. Rangers are available 24/7 seven days a week.  Normal hours of operation are 0600-2400, and a Ranger is on call after hours if needed, according to Todd Reid, Chief of the Park Ranger Division.

Generally, a Supervisory Ranger and Three Patrol Rangers work during normal operating hours. Chief Reid said that the three Patrol Rangers are assigned to three districts that generally align with the PWC Police Department’s patrol districts: One East, One Central and One West.  The supervisory Ranger on shift is responsible for the entire county.

Contact the on-call Park Ranger at 703-792-8889 to report any issues with the operation and maintenance of Prince William County Parks. This includes event set-up, strikes, trash pick-up, road closures, park security, injured wildlife, facility and restroom maintenance, electrical or carpentry issues and area closures.

The Park Ranger staff is also available to interact with patrons at the parks, including answering questions and enforcing rules. They also ensure visitor safety including rendering first aid services to the public.