Latest Parks & Recreation Department News Releases

Celebrate Japanese Culture and Spirit at the 9th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Friday, February 15, 2013 · 02:00 pm
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation invites you to celebrate Virginia Beach’s international sisterhood with Miyazaki City, Japan, at the 9th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Red Wing Park (1398 General Booth Blvd) in Virginia Beach from 12:30 p... ​

Bridge at West Neck Creek Natural Area to be removed

Friday, February 15, 2013 · 12:00 pm
The wooden bridge at West Neck Creek Natural Area (2249 North Landing Road) located on the southeast corner of the Whitehurst-Buffington House will be removed due to safety concerns. Irreparable deterioration of the bridge’s supporting structure has made it unsafe for the pu... ​

Limited Parking Available at Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility

Thursday, February 14, 2013 · 12:00 pm
Construction repairs are in progress at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility, located at 3576 Piedmont Circle. Repairs are being made to the parking lot due to damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Visitors are advised that parking will be limited, and to be cautious as... ​

Seatack Community Recreation Center to be closed for annual maintenance March 11 - 17, 2013

Thursday, February 07, 2013 · 03:00 pm
If you’re a frequent visitor to a Virginia Beach Recreation Center, please note that Seatack Community Recreation Center close for annual maintenance Monday, March 11, 2013 and will reopen Monday, March 18, 2013.  During this week, staff will perform preventive maintenance a... ​

Register for Spring 2013 Adult Softball

Wednesday, February 06, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Batter up! Spring 2013 Adult Softball League team registration will take place February 18 through March 8. Fee is $500 per team. Men's, Women's, Coed and Men's Legends (50 & Over), Men’s Church and Coed Church leagues will be offered. Practices begin April 1 and the sea... ​

Register for Spring 2013 Community League Youth Softball

Wednesday, February 06, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Swing away! It’s time to register for Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation’s Spring 2013 Community League Youth Softball. Citywide dates for area registration are Saturday, February 16 and Saturday, February 23. Most areas also offer leagues for children under age 10. Areas... ​

Mount Trashmore Park to Undergo Trail Improvements

Wednesday, February 06, 2013 · 09:00 am
Construction at Mount Trashmore Park will begin in this month to improve the asphalt multi-use trail and include state-of-the-art outdoor fitness stations to enhance park users’ workouts. Anticipated completion of the improvements is slated for Spring 2013.   Currently bet... ​

Limited Parking Available at Owl Creek Boat Ramp on February 5 & 6

Friday, February 01, 2013 · 02:00 pm
The parking lot at Owl Creek Boat Ramp, located at 701 General Booth Blvd., will undergo annual maintenance beginning Tuesday, February 5, 2013. The maintenance involves closing portions of the parking lots so that material can be placed and graded. Visitors are advised that... ​

Be advised of landscape enhancements at Princess Anne and Great Neck Recreation Centers

Friday, February 01, 2013 · 10:00 am
Princess Anne Recreation Center, located at 1400 Nimmo Parkway, and Great Neck Recreation Center, located at 2521 Shorehaven Drive, will be undergoing extensive landscape enhancements to the front entrance areas of the buildings.   The goals of these landscape enhancement... ​

Coventry Neighborhood Park Now Open

Thursday, January 31, 2013 · 09:00 am
Coventry Neighborhood Park, located at 4757 Ardmore Lane, is now open after fire damage that occurred on Friday, December 7, 2012. Please note the playground structure that was vandalized in the fire has been removed for safety concerns. It will be replaced and installed by... ​