Latest Parks & Recreation Department News Releases

Little Island Fishing Pier Closed for Repair

Monday, June 17, 2013 · 11:00 am
The fishing pier at Little Island Park located at 3820 S Sandpiper Road will be closed Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19 for repairs to the underside of the walkway that was damaged during the Sandbridge Replenishment Project last month. Weather dependent, repairs may ... ​

Register for Fall 2013 Adult Softball

Friday, June 14, 2013 · 11:00 am
Batter up! Fall 2013 Adult Softball League team registration will take place July 22 - 26. Fee is $550 per team. Men's, Women's, Coed and Legends (50 & Over) leagues will be offered. Games are played at various ball fields throughout the city beginning in August through ... ​

Great Neck Recreation Center to Open at 10:30 AM

Friday, June 14, 2013 · 10:10 am
The power at Great Neck Recreation Center, located at 2521 Shorehaven Drive, has been restored, and the facility will open to the public at 10:30 a.m.  We appreciate everyone's patience!   Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s vision is a balanced, sustainable and value-f... ​

Great Neck Recreation Center is closed until power restored

Friday, June 14, 2013 · 08:15 am
Great Neck Recreation Center, located at 2521 Shorehaven Drive, lost power during last night’s storm and remains closed until power is restored. Patrons who wish to use the recreation center are encouraged to call the facility at (757) 496-6766 before leaving. All other Virg... ​

Explore historic findings during Marshview Park Archeology Study

Monday, June 10, 2013 · 10:00 am
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation welcomes the public to participate in a unique archeological study of Marshview Park on Saturday, June 22, 2013 (rain date: June 29). Tours are being offered at 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Groups will meet at the Salt Marsh Point Neighborhood ... ​

Virginia Beach’s Park System Ranks Eighth in the Nation

Thursday, June 06, 2013 · 03:00 pm
For the second consecutive year, Virginia Beach has ranked among the top 10 park systems in the United States. Earning four “park benches” on the 2013 ParkScore® Index recently released by the nonprofit Trust for Public Land (TPL), Virginia Beach has placed eighth in the nat... ​

Explore Hip Hop Culture through "Hip Hop 2013: And the Youth Will Lead Us"

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Teens ages 12-17 are invited to learn more about the hip hop culture through Hip Hop 2013: And the Youth Will Lead Us, a 7-week program held 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, each Tuesday, June 25 - August 20, 2013 at Williams Farm Recreation Center.   Through instruction and guided di... ​

Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation invites you to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month this July

Friday, May 31, 2013 · 01:50 pm
Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation is vitally important to maintaining the quality of life in our community, enhancing the health of all citizens, programming active and passive activities for citizens, providing memorable experiences for our residents and visitors, and con... ​

Virginia Beach Parks Boost Region’s National Fitness Ranking

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Hampton Roads is the 18th fittest region in the country, thanks largely to the number of city parks and recreational opportunities available to citizens in Virginia Beach, according to a national study.   The American College of Sports Medicine evaluated the nation’s 50 la... ​

Provide input on Virginia Beach’s plan to preserve the urban forest using Virtual Town Hall

Monday, May 20, 2013 · 12:00 pm
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation invites you to submit your input about plans to preserve the urban forest by using the online citizen engagement tool, Virtual Town Hall (www.VBgov.com/VirtualTownHall). Participate in a four-question survey that will ultimately identify... ​