Latest Parks & Recreation Department News Releases

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... ​

Earth Day Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park POSTPONED due to forecasted inclement weather

Thursday, April 18, 2013 · 05:00 pm
Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation has postponed the 2013 Earth Day Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park originally scheduled for Saturday, April 20 due to forecasted inclement weather. The event will be held on Sunday, April 21 from 11am – 4pm.   The AAA Recycling Zone wi... ​

Go FISH! Come out to Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation’s Free Summer Family Fishing Clinic

Monday, April 15, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Help your child tackle the basics of angling Virginia waters by coming to our Family Fishing Clinic taking place Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm at Munden Point Park (2001 Pefley Lane). You and your child will team up with experienced fishermen for guided instr... ​

Rock Around the Block Party kicks off Party in the Park series

Monday, April 15, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Come out and rock Virginia Beach’s newest park on the block with your family and friends! Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is hosting the Rock Around the Block Party at Williams Farm Park (5269 Learning Circle) on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 6 - 9 pm. Fun family activitie... ​

Be Advised of Salem Lakes Trail Removal beginning the week of April 8, 2013

Wednesday, April 03, 2013 · 09:00 am
City of Virginia Beach Departments of Parks & Recreation and Public Works are set to begin removing the asphalt trail surrounding the stormwater pond in the Salem Lakes neighborhood.   Public access to the pedestrian pathway located parallel to the lake behind homes al... ​

Try Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation’s newest fitness class at the free PILOXING® Launch Party

Thursday, March 28, 2013 · 01:00 pm
Add a challenge to your fitness regime with PILOXING®, a fitness class which blends the power, speed and agility of boxing with the sculpting and flexibility of standing Pilates. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is offering a free PILOXING® launch party 4:20 pm, Thursda... ​

Beach Garden Park Closed April 19-20 for Community Service Project

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 · 12:00 pm
Beach Garden Park, located at 2854 Kilbourne Court, will be closed to the public on Friday, April 19 through Saturday, April 20, 2013, to accommodate landscaping improvements to be made through STIHL Inc.’s community service project as part of the Professional Landcare Netwo... ​

Attend the Harold S. Whitehurst Natatorium Dedication Ceremony

Monday, March 25, 2013 · 11:00 am
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation will honor the City of Virginia Beach’s first Parks & Recreation Director Harold S. Whitehurst (b. May 17, 1927 – d. April 13, 2012) by naming the aquatic facility at Great Neck Community Recreation Center the Harold S. Whitehurst Na... ​

Nominate Outstanding Youth, Adults or Businesses for “Virginia Beach’s Best All Around” Awards by April 1, 2013

Friday, March 22, 2013 · 10:20 am
Do you know youth who demonstrate exceptional leadership, exhibit courage in overcoming adversity, or who promote education or change around social issues? Do you know adults who contribute to the community with outstanding and inspirational work with youth? Is there a busin... ​

Register today for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s Spring Break Camps!

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 · 12:50 pm
Don’t let your child get stuck channel surfing on the couch during Spring Break! Register your youngster for our fun-filled Spring Break Camps! There are a variety of different types of camps -- each affordably priced - -- with locations throughout the city.   Recreation ... ​