Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Providing activities, events, programs, parks, and more for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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Last Art Camp of the Summer! Campers will create their very own masterpieces through creative expression and using their...
08/06/2026

Last Art Camp of the Summer! Campers will create their very own masterpieces through creative expression and using their imagination.
https://tinyurl.com/bdcrs2n

08/04/2026

Watch what's "Coming Up in Chesapeake" to learn more about the upcoming programs and events through Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism for the week August 4 - 10 and beyond. Register: http://bit.ly/4oiILID

Join us for this playful early childhood development class using music and movement to help little ones grow in mind, bo...
08/03/2026

Join us for this playful early childhood development class using music and movement to help little ones grow in mind, body, and confidence.
https://tinyurl.com/mr2at3v3

08/03/2026

Stay & Play after school program registration for the school year 2026/2027 opens on Wednesday, August 5, at 9:00 a.m. at the community center that you wish your child to attend.
Program Fees: $195 monthly, $60 weekly, or $25 daily. One-time $25 registration fee.
Community Center Locations: Camelot, Deep Creek, Great Bridge, Indian River, River Crest, South Norfolk, and Western Branch.
More Information: https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/827/Stay-Play-After-School-Program or contact [email protected], 757-382-6411.

07/31/2026

Join us for a bat-tastic evening at Northwest River Park where we will talk about our local bat species, hike along our trails to see them flying overhead, and discuss ways to be a good bat neighbor. This program is outdoors, so make sure to wear appropriate clothes and shoes for walking our trails, and bring water and bug spray. Registration required.
http://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofchesapeake/Activity_Search/30896

07/31/2026

The Splash Park will reopen today, July 31, at 12:30 p.m.

Now that the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp is open, we’re sharing The American Dream TV’s recent coverage of th...
07/30/2026

Now that the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp is open, we’re sharing The American Dream TV’s recent coverage of this Chesapeake gem. Antar Wilson, Real Estate Guy, and host of American Dream TV, visited the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp for an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview. Watch and listen to his conversation with Jessica Cosmas, Historical Services Manager with Parks, Recreation and Tourism, as they tour the historic Cornland School and the Visitor Center and see what makes this Village so special.
The interview is the first segment in this episode that highlights the region and other communities and businesses in Virginia.

American Dream Network
Antar Wilson, Realtor
Visit Chesapeake, VA
Cornland School Foundation


Date: 05/23/26 Hosts: Jessica Haynes, Micah Lee, Alice Scott & Erik Shipp, Antar Wilson Episode 28674 The American Dream is the only TV show that goes against the negative sensationalist style of journalism often seen in the media. The American Dream’s mission is to Educate, Empower, and Engage i....

07/28/2026

This is the last week to submit photos for the Keep Chesapeake Beautiful Calendar Contest! Winners will receive a prize pack and a copy of the calendar. Help showcase what makes Chesapeake beautiful while also contributing to Chesapeake Environmental Council programs and projects.
Submit your photos here:
CityOfChesapeake.net/1263/Keep-Chesapeake-Beautiful-Photo-Calendar

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council - CEIC

07/28/2026

Watch what's "Coming Up in Chesapeake" to learn more about the upcoming programs and events through Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism for the week of July 28 - August 3 and beyond. Register: http://bit.ly/4oiILID

Address

1224 Progressive Drive
Chesapeake, VA
23320

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17573826411

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