City of Staunton

Library Partnership Brings Free Camping Equipment to Area Residents

The Staunton Public Library (SPL) and the Community Gear Library (CGL) are excited to launch a new camping and hiking gear collection on Sept. 16.

Restriping Begins for Churchville Avenue Bike Lanes, Advancing Multimodal Plan

The City of Staunton will begin restriping Churchville Avenue on Wednesday, June 18, marking a key step forward in a long-planned multimodal transportation project to create dedicated bike lanes connecting downtown Staunton to Gypsy Hill Park and Shutterlee Mill Road.

Staunton Awarded nearly $20,000 in Tourism Marketing Grants

Visit Staunton, the City of Staunton’s Tourism Office, received a $9,100 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Marketing Leverage Program for the “Made of Magic” campaign targeting leisure and family travelers and $10,000 from the Destination Marketing Organization Grant Program.

Staunton Launches New “Adopt-a-Spot” Program to Encourage Community- Driven Beautification

Staunton is excited to launch its new Adopt-a-Spot program. This community-driven effort invites individuals, businesses, and local organizations to take part in beautifying Staunton by adopting and committing to regularly cleaning up public areas.

Second Public Workshop for Comp Plan Update Announced

The City of Staunton invites all residents, property owners, and stakeholders to participate in the second community workshop for the city’s Comprehensive Plan Update.

Annual Summer Reading Game Kicks Off May 30

Mark your calendars and get ready to Color Our World for the annual Summer Reading Game program at the Staunton Public Library!

Gypsy Hill Park Pool House Changes for Summer 2025

As the City of Staunton prepares to welcome residents and visitors back to Gypsy Hill Park Pool this summer, the city has announced several adjustments to facility operations to ensure a safe and enjoyable pool season.

Library Terrace Project Construction Begins

The Friends of the Staunton Library are thrilled to announce that construction on their Terrace Project will begin in May.

Spring Street Paving Projects Begin April 30

Staunton’s spring paving program will begin Wednesday, April 30, with work planned on numerous streets throughout the city over the next couple of months.

City Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Staunton City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget during the regular meeting last night, with a total budget for the city and schools of $164,535,789 for all funds.

Staunton Earns Tree City USA Recognition for 29th Year

Staunton has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its continued commitment to planting, growing, and maintaining trees to benefit the community.

Tunnel Update & New Area of Concern

Engineers have identified an area of structural concern on South New Street, near the tunnel opening, during ongoing tunnel evaluation in the downtown vicinity.

W. Beverley Repaving Project Resumes

The West Beverley Sidewalk Improvement and State of Good Repair repaving project will resume the week of April 14 as warmer spring weather settles into Virginia.

Staunton Seeks Public Input on Housing Strategy

Staunton is inviting residents to participate in public input sessions to help shape the city’s housing future, by giving community members a chance to share their perspectives on housing challenges and opportunities in the city.

Visitor Guide wins Brochure of the Year Award from Virginia Tourism Corporation

Visit Staunton received the 2024 Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) “Brochure of the Year” Award for its Visitor Guide publication.

Portions of Wharf Parking Lot Reopen with New Entrance

The western half of the Wharf Parking Lot has reopened now that Public Works has completed a new access point to the lot from Byers Street.

Downtown Flood Mitigation Tunnel Evaluation Leads to Street & Lot Closure

A tunnel survey and structural evaluation for underground portions Gum Spring Branch (Peyton Creek) and Lewis Creek have highlighted localized areas of concern prompting closure of parts of the Wharf Parking Lot and Byers Street.

New Trash Bin Delivery Begins this Week: Cleaner, Safer, and More Sustainable

Change is coming to your curb! March 6, the city will begin delivering new, standardized trash bins at no charge to residential customers outside the CBD this.

Assessor’s Office Completes 2025 Real Estate Reassessment

The City of Staunton Assessor’s Office has completed the 2025 real estate property reassessment, and notices are being mailed to property owners this week.

Leaf Collection Kicks off in mid-November

To assist residents with fallen leaves, the City of Staunton is kicking off its annual leaf collection program beginning in mid-November and continuing through early January.