Latest Parks & Recreation Department News Releases

Tubular! Come out to the Totally 80’s Party

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Grab your acid washed jeans, funky leg warmers and muscle shirts for a Totally 80’s Party from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Mount Trashmore Park. You’re totally invited to this celebration of the most radical decade yet! Like, for sure!   Be there or be s... ​

Grommet Island Park to be temporarily closed Saturday, May 18

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 01:00 pm
Grommet Island Park located on 2nd Street by the boardwalk will be closed from 9am – 3pm on Saturday, May 18 for maintenance.   Grommet Island Park is a handicapped accessible park, built adjacent to the boardwalk between 1st and 2nd streets allowing handicapped individual... ​

Celebrate Independence Day with Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s Annual July 4th Celebration!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 12:00 pm
Celebrate with your family and friends at Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s Annual July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park. This day of family fun is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2013, from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm at Mount Trashmore Par... ​

Enjoy Free Admission, Activities and Snacks at Seatack Recreation Center’s Open House

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 · 01:50 pm
You and your family are invited to enjoy Seatack Recreation Center, 141 S. Birdneck Road, between 11 am and 2 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 during our Open House. Try our climbing wall, inflatable bounce house, Wii games, and other games. Complimentary hot dogs and refreshments ... ​

Get Ready for the Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 · 12:00 pm
Featuring more than 50 thrilling rides, challenging games, traditional state fair foods and enjoyable attractions, the Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival is back for another season of family-styled entertainment. Starting Friday, May 31 through Wednesday, June 26, 2013, the sum... ​

Volunteer for Clean the Bay Day

Friday, May 10, 2013 · 12:00 pm
Do your part in helping to keep waterways clean in Virginia by volunteering for the 25th Annual Clean the Bay Day. Taking place on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Clean the Bay Day is an opportunity to get involved in saving the Chesapeake Bay from harmful an... ​

The British are Coming! The British are Coming!

Thursday, May 09, 2013 · 10:40 am
As the number of soccer players in the USA nears 20 million, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation has invited Challenger Sports to hold three weeks of their nationwide program of British Soccer camps right here in the area. The British Soccer Camps will be held June 17-21 a... ​

Outstanding Youth, Adults & Businesses Chosen for “Virginia Beach’s Best All Around” Awards

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 · 11:00 am
Twenty six honorees were recognized as Virginia Beach’s Best All Around on May 4, 2013 by the Virginia Beach Youth Opportunities Team and Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation. Award recipients are youth and youth groups who demonstrate exceptional leadership, courage in overc... ​

Participate in Virginia Beach’s plan to preserve the urban forest

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 · 09:00 am
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is inviting the public to provide input at two different public information meetings that involve the City of Virginia Beach’s Urban Forest Management Plan. Learn what is in the works to improve the environmental, economic and social ben... ​

Free Water Safety Lessons offered throughout Hampton Roads Saturday, June 8, 2013 & Sunday, June 9, 2013

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 · 08:20 am
The American Red Cross of Coastal Virginia's Water Safety Committee is honoring the memory of Mary Helen Thomas by offering a free learn to swim day for youth age 4-12 on Saturday, June 8, 2013 and Sunday, June 9, 2013. Several pools in the Hampton Roads area will be partici... ​