Virtual Rec Center Stay active and engaged with interactive activities and resources for all ages to do at home, online, outdoors. Youth Basketball Skills Challenge Ages 9-14 | Cost: $10 includes t-shirt Calling all VB junior ballers! Show us your skills! Compete in a series of basketball drills on March 6 and a chance to compete in the finals for all the glory on March 13. Watch our YouTube videos and check out the skills you need to bring your A-game! Dribble Maze | Hot Shot | Blur Drill Intensity Layups | Dribbling Sprints | Mikan Register Now COVID-19 Response: For the latest information on operational and safety standards, see Parks & Rec FAQ and visit VBgov.com/reopen for rec center reopening guidelines. Holiday Hours: Dec. 31 >> Rec centers, parks & park facilities close at 5 p.m. Jan. 1 >> Rec centers open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., parks & park facilities 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Featured Activities & Events Archery ActivitiesHit the mark with various archery activies - from classes to events, we want to help you bring out your inner Hawkeye. Friday Night OUTBow Creek | Check out our first ever LGBTQ+ friendly social activity group. Come and share your pride; all are welcome. Family Nite HikePickleball for Beginners May is Awareness Month The month of May acknowledges many topics that are important to Parks & Recreation. Help us observe this busy month via bicycling, being water safe, and recognizing our military community. Bike the Extra Mile May is National Bike Month, a celebration of cycling and its many health benefits. It’s a great time to get out and enjoy the fresh air by (re)discovering the joy of riding around Virginia Beach. Learn More Be Water Safe May is Water Safety Month! Whether you have a pool in your backyard or you’re awaiting the reopening of our pools, don’t forget to stay updated on water safety knowledge! Learn More Salute Our Troops May is Military Appreciation Month, where we honor the service and sacrifice members of all military branches as well as the contribution of their spouses. Find out how we’re celebrating. Learn More Fitness at Home Parks & Rec Group FitnessFitness for KidsLes Mills On DemandSilver Sneakers Activities For Everyone Page Content (Hidden) Water Safety Tips & Instruction Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional, injury-related death in children ages 1 to 14, and many of these tragedies are preventable with the proper instruction and learned techniques. Living in a place like Virginia Beach where there is such an abundance of access to waterways, it’s a vital skill that every child should know. Here are some easy ways to learn water safety at home. Weekly Water Safety with Parks & Rec Water Safety Week 8 | Life Jackets & Boats Water Safety Week 9 | Cold Water or Ice Water Safety Week 10 | Drain Safety View all Aquatics videos Additional Resources Red Cross - Free Water Safety Classes Active Kids - Swimming Techniques For Kids Parents - How to Teach Kids to Swim at Every Age Safe Kids Worldwide - Swimming Safety Tips Indoor Swim Lessons Indoor Swim Lesson | Learning to Kick Indoor Swim Lesson | Splash Around Indoor Swim Lesson | Blowing Bubbles View all Aquatics videos Childrens Games & Activities Children's Fitness, Storytime, and Arts & Crafts presented by MYLA Mayor's Youth Leaders in Action (MYLA) is a youth-led program that exists to be a positive force in the community through leadership, service, education, and representation. MYLA worked in partnership with the Teen Media Studio to create video playlists for children's storytime, crafts, and fitness videos. Learn more Fitness for Kids Playlist Story Time Playlist Arts & Crafts Playlist Virginia Beach Public Libraries | Virtual Activities & Storytime Baking Together with Ms. Diane Preschool Storytime with Ms. Athena View all Virginia Beach Public Library videos Teen Lounge Teen Lounge SYEP 10 Minute Tips SYEP Ten Minute Tips Watch these quick tips regarding financial empowerment and workplace readiness skills from area professionals and leaders. Learn more MYLA Challenge & Quarantine Survival Guide The Mayor's Youth Leaders in Action (MYLA) challenge you to TRY SOMETHING NEW. To participate, add a picture of you trying something new to Instagram and use the hashtag #MYLAQuarantineChallenge or tag @myla_vb. Check out the MYLA Quarantine Survival Guide for inspiration. Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic RecreationVirginia Beach Parks & Rec Inclusion & Therapeutic Recreation programs connect individuals with specials needs and their families. We also promote awareness of disabilities, diversity, and acceptance. We strive to continue being a resource for our community through virtual programming and other ways to support individuals and families. Stay connected and join our Facebook group. Virtual Programs Explore our virtual Therapeutic Rec programs and free resources designed for participants of all skill levels and abilities to keep them engaged, active, and connected with friends. Virtual classes are offered for all ages and run 6-8 weeks including free programs and special events like Social Hour and Book Buddies. All virtual activities are conducted via Zoom video conferencing and facilitated by program supervisors. Learn More Social Stories Designed exclusively by our very own Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion Specialist, Social Stories help to explain concepts like the Coronavirus to individuals with autism and early childhood age children and have garnered local and national attention from school systems and other organizations. [See WVEC coverage: Download Social Stories Virginia Beach Parks and Rec. employee helps kids, people with disabilities understand COVID-19] Seniors' Corner Tips for Staying Active Crafts for Seniors Resources for Seniors Free Games Trickster Cards - Play a variety of card games including Spades, Hearts, Bridge. Online Games for Seniors – Play 100’s of mind, strategy, and simulation games. AARP Games Online – Play popular games such as Mahjongg, Chess, Crosswords, and so much more. Community Priorities Parks & Rec Community Priorities Get to know Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation and our community priorities that guide how we work for our residents each and every day. Check out the videos below to learn more. Educational & Family Activities 20 Easy Sidewalk Chalk Art Ideas6 Free Coding Resources5 Fun Literacy Games10 Best Language Learning Apps32 Free Entertainment IdeasNerf Family ChallengeHoop PassLearn to Juggle Contact InformationParks & Recreation(757) 385-1100fun@VBgov.com Connect With UsFind us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterView our YouTube VideosView our latest photos on InstagramSignup for our newsletter Treasures in Our Parks Find Activities Bikeways & Trails Facebook Fitness Group Local Resources & Activities Children’s Museum Chrysler Museum Colonial Williamsburg Museum of Contemporary Art Virginia Aquarium Virginia Beach Public Library Virginia Zoo