Franklin County Parks & Recreation received a $42,000 grant for 12 additional automated external defibrillators and 10 all-weather protective enclosures across high-traffic county parks.

Franklin County Parks and Recreation in Rocky Mount has secured a $42,000 grant to install 12 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and 10 all-weather protective enclosures across high-traffic county parks.

You have the chance to see if you have what it takes to work on a farm this weekend because the second annual Farm Strong Obstacle Course Race is back in Franklin County this Saturday.

The days may be getting shorter, but the fun goes into the night in Franklin County. November Night Hikes begin next week.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Franklin County Parks and Recreation is hoppin’ across the county Easter week with individual egg hunts. It’s called “Bunnies on the Move.”“Typically, the Franklin County Parks and Recreations department hosts a big Easter egg hunt. This year’s event will be held in your own actual yard at your home,” explained Marcia Cramblitt. Posted by Franklin County Parks and Recreation on Thursday, March 25, 2021Cramblitt’s team has worked for months to organize a fun and safe way to still celebrate the Spring holiday. Cramblitt’s team is also putting together Easter baskets for seniors over 50 part of a drive-thru event.