Planning, Design & Development exists to create quality and safe recreational development and a sustainable City-wide environment through:
- Efficient management of the Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Program;
- Responsive professional planning, design, and project management resources;
- Asset management of Parks & Recreation real estate and improvements;
- Updating and implementation of the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan and the Bikeways and Trails Plan;
- Stewardship of Parks & Recreation natural resources.
Current Projects
Master Plans
A master plan is a long-term outline of potential uses and strategies for a project or site.
Design Standards
The Design Standards Manual ensures the consistent planning and implementation of amenities and features in the City’s parklands. The standards are meant to be consistent, safe, cost-effective, and sustainable elements that are easily maintained and managed system-wide.
Design standard drawing (.dwg) files are available upon request by emailing fun@VBgov.com.