Norfolk Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing wholesome, enriching and diverse quality of lif
Please note that this page is primarily for communication regarding city recreational events or community activities. To ensure your concern is resolved more swiftly, contact Norfolk CARES directly at (757) 664-6510. Norfolk Parks & Recreation owns & operates:
18 Recreation Centers
Lakewood Dance & Music Center
Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center
Titustown Visual Arts Center
Vivian C. Mason Teen Cen
ter
Barraud Park Boxing Center
3 Indoor Swimming Pools
3 Outdoor Swimming Pools
Northside Skate Park
Therapeutic Recreation Center
3 Neighborhood Service Centers
4 Computer Resource Centers
3 Public Beaches
2 Senior Centers
8 Cemeteries
Over 136 Parks, Playgrounds & Open Space areas
Norfolk Parks & Recreation offers courses in several areas to include:
Dance/Music
Visual Arts
Aquatics
Tae Kwon Do
Tennis
Technology Education
Senior Programming
Therapeutic Recreation
Health & Fitness
A complete listing of courses can be found at www.norfolk.gov/play.
Operating as usual
Check out the awesome work our Park Rangers did with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the students at Sherwood Forest Elementary!
The rangers are working with the kids to create a bioswale that'll help with the pooling of rainwater AND be used to start a rain garden at the school. 🌱💧
We can't wait to see the finished product!
Our 2023 Youth in Government Conference was another HUGE success!
We brought over 100 local high school students into the conference where they got to attend breakout sessions led by several city departments about careers in public service and ask questions of city leaders including Danica Royster, Norfolk City Council about their professional and personal experiences in local government during a panel discussion.
The students also participated in a resource fair featuring vendors like the Elizabeth River Trail to discover how they could get involved in their communities through engaging with local agencies.
We hope each student who attended left more connected to local government, public service and the work that goes into making a great place to live and play!
We're a little over a week away from kicking off the spring in eggs-citing fashion! 🥚🐰
Join us at Tarrallton Park on the 1st of April for our 2nd Annual Eggs-treme Egg Drop - a one-of-a-kind Easter egg hunt complete with prizes, games, live music and more!
Click here to get in on the fun before next Saturday ➡️ https://eggs-tremedrop.eventbrite.com
We hope you all had a magical night of fun at our Crossroads Community Center Magic Show! 🪄
Thanks to all of the kids and families who came out and provided such a lively audience for a show filled with magic and comedy. It was great to see kids with big smiles and loud laughs throughout the show. 😂😁
We can't wait to see you at the next one!
Happy St. Patrick's Day from the TRC!
Summer Camp is back!!! Registration opens March 24th at 12:30 p.m. online at https://norfolkfun.norfolk.gov and in-person at our recreation centers. Registration is limited. Payment plans and "Power Up" prices are available. A valid Facility Use I.D. card is required at time of registration. Facility Use I.D. cards are not able to be purchased online and must be done in person. You will not be able to register online without a valid Facility Use I.D.
Norfolk Explorers Youth Camp:
June 26—August 18 (Closed July 4th Holiday)
8:00am—6:00pm
Youth Ages: 5-12
Cost per child: $150
50% discount for all "Power Up" eligible participants.
Payment plan available.
Need more info? Visit Norfolk.gov/play.
Norfolk Navigators Teen Camp
Norfolk Navigators:
Dates: July 3—August 18 (Closed July 4th Holiday)
8:00am—6:00pm
Teens Ages: 13-16
Cost per teen: $50.00
50% discount for all "Power Up" eligible participants.
Need more info? Visit Norfolk.gov/play.
Check out these amazing programs taking place this week at some of our community and recreation centers. Register now at https://norfolkfun.norfolk.gov. For more information, email [email protected]
*Family Game Night
Sherwood Forest Community Center 3/16 6p-7:30p
757-441-5824
*Teen Night: Modern Game Fare
Tarrallton Community Center 3/17 6p-7:30p
757-441-1765
*Glow in the Dark Dodgeball
Bayview Community Center 3/20 6p-8p (18 & Up)
757-441-1626
Special thanks to Virginia Wesleyan University for putting on a great event for our therapeutic recreation center participants! Everyone enjoyed the activities & reuniting with Rachel Wilson our student intern who just completed a 200 hour internship with the TRC.
Need plans for the kids for spring break this year? We've got you covered!
Mark your calendars for this Monday, March 6, to make sure your child is registered for our Spring Break Camps!
Camp will run April 10 - 14 from 8am to 6pm daily at the Bayview and Crossroads Community Centers for youth ages 5-12 (Must currently be in Kindergarten).
The cost is $50 per child for Norfolk Parks & Recreation members with a valid Facility Use card. Registration begins March 6th at 12:30pm online and in-person at any of our Community and Recreation Centers.
We love hearing from our members about the amazing experiences they're having at our recreation centers!
Check out this testimonial we received from a Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center:
"My name is William 'BillyBear' Childress. 2 years ago I started working out at the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center with my son, Jeff. He had been trying to get me to join him at the NFWC for many years; he first joined the NFWC in 2008. He is 46 years old and has been working out for over 30 years. I myself recently turned 80 years old in January of 2023.
I am in great health and I believe that it is in large part due to the fact that I have been exercising at the NFWC for the past 2 years. My workout consists of strength training and cardio. I ride the recumbent bike for 5 miles on level 4. I utilize the arm bike and rowing machine as a part of my cardio routine as well. I do weight assisted pull-ups and tricep dips; the leg press, back extension, and ab crunch are some of my favorites.
I aim to get a full body workout each and every week. I am currently training for the upcoming 2023 Senior Olympics.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the staff of the NFWC, all of my NFWC friends and my son who inspire, encourage, and motivate me to be the best 80-year-old BillyBear I can be!" 👏
We're so thankful for every single one of our members and we hope you continue to with us! 😁
It's officially March - which means we're exactly a month away from one of the most eggs-citing events of the year! Can you guess which? 👀🐰
That's right - we're talking about the Eggs-treme Egg Drop! 🥚🚁
Register today for a one-of-a-kind Easter egg hunt complete with prizes, games, live music and more! Slover Library Norfolk Public Library Aviation Institute of Maintenance Music Theory Studios
Click here to register ➡️ https://eggs-tremedrop.eventbrite.com
It's a great day for some basketball - so with us on your lunch break! 🏀⛹️
Head over to Titustown Recreation Center TODAY to sign up to play. Open runs will go every Wednesday from 12:45 to 2pm. You'll need a valid recreation card to get in the game.
Call 757-441-1259 or email [email protected] for more information!
The Therapeutic Recreation Center enjoyed the last week of Recreation Therapy Month with a team bellyaking trip, and as always had a blast with participants in Mindful Mondays, Spares & Strikes and Getting Fit classes this week!
The Berkeley community celebrated Black History Month in style with two events at the Berkeley Community Center and the Horace Downing Senior Center this past weekend! 🤎
Community members came together to celebrate African-American historical figures from their neighborhood, wearing cultural attire and sharing art, documents, memories and experiences.
Check out the pictures for a recap of the celebrations!
To close out our highlights of African-American sports heroes here in for Black History Month, we're featuring a former Norfolk Boxing student currently adding to the city's tapestry of champions: Keyshawn Davis! 🥊
Davis is making quite the impression two years into his professional boxing career with a 7-0 record and three silver medals in the 2019 Pan-American Games, the 2019 World Championships and, most recently, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 🥈🥈🥈
Davis' hot start earned him the honor of 2022 Prospect of the Year from ESPN and acclaimed boxing magazine The Ring. 🏆
Even as Black History Month comes to a close, we hope you'll join us in continuing to celebrate the legacy of other African-American athletes from our city today and every day! 🤎
The Horace Downing Senior Center’s book club “Turning Pages” celebrated Black History Month last Friday with a special book signing and Q&A session with Julius Earl Ruffin. 📖✍️
Mr. Ruffin's story is the subject of the Autobiography “Why Me? When it Could’ve Been You!” by Author Magnolia Holiday. The book details how Ruffin spent two decades in prison after receiving a life sentence due to a false accusation until 2003, when he became the first of 13 men to be exonerated as a result of the testing of DNA evidence that had previously been withheld.
Thanks to everyone who came out and to Mr. Ruffin and his family for stopping by to share his story! 👏
You guys really stepped out for the 1st Annual Family Sneaker Ball last weekend! 👟✨
Thanks to everyone who came out, danced the night away and made the event a great success. Special thanks to our performers for keeping the party LIT as well as our sponsor Metronet for partnering with us!
We're highlighting our African-American sports heroes here in for and today, we're talking about the legendary Bruce Smith!
Smith's football legend began at Booker T. Washington High School and carried over to Virginia Tech, finishing his collegiate career with 46 sacks, two All-American selections and an Outland Trophy as the nation's top interior lineman. 🦃
After getting picked #1 overall by the Buffalo Bills in 1985, Smith proceeded to top his collegiate accolades with a Hall of Fame NFL career. Throughout his 18 years with the Bills and the Washington Redskins, Smith was named Defensive Player of the Year twice, received eight All-Pro selections, played in four consecutive Super Bowls and finished his career as the ONLY player with 200 sacks - a record that still stands as the most in NFL history. 🏆🥇
Smith's status as an all-time great was cemented after his playing days when he was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2009 and named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team in 2019.
Join us as we continue to celebrate his legacy and those of other African-American athletes from our city all month long! 🤎
Learn how to swim with us this spring! 🏊🏊♀️
Registration is officially open for our Preschool, Youth & Adult Swim Lessons. We'll teach you and your child basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes like the breaststroke and elementary backstroke as well as skills needed to stay safe around water.
Lessons are $30 for residents and $45 for non-residents. Scan the QR code or visit https://norfolkfun.norfolk.gov to check out the schedule and register!
All recreational facilities will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of George Washington's Birthday. Rec centers will reopen on Tuesday, February 21.
The City of Norfolk Government is closed on Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of George Washington’s Birthday. Offices will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Requests for bulk collection on Feb. 21 must be made before 3 p.m. on Feb. 17. To schedule bulk waste collection, use the MyNorfolk app, visit www.mynorfolk.org or call Norfolk Cares at (757) 664-6510.
Come hang out with us this weekend at two amazing events!
📆Paint N Sip at Tarrallton Community Center TONIGHT - 6-7:30pm 🎨🍷
📆 Family Sneaker Ball: A Blue Carpet Affair at Crossroad Community Center TOMORROW - 4-7pm 👟😎
with us!
Enjoy a few highlights from our Therapeutic Recreation Center programs that occurred this week! We had a week packed full of local sports fun! 🏀 🏒💙
Fathers from across accompanied their daughters to Norview Community Center for a night of smiles, laughter and painting as a part of the Father Daughter Paint Night. 👨👧🎨
Check out these awesome pics and visit norfolkfun.norfolk.gov for more information on upcoming events!
Love is in the air this week, and we've got plenty of opportunities for you and yours to celebrate! 💕🫶
Check out the list of events below and head to https://norfolkfun.norfolk.gov to register.
To sign up for the Family Sneaker Ball, click here ➡ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/norfolk-parks-and-recreation-sneaker-ball-tickets-514136495097?fbclid=IwAR33MusWtdu40BoAc0fMBRtqav24nAKm1Dq4yBa7d9U46QKuW9n-svj6gR0
On the day following the Super Bowl, it's only right that the next athlete we celebrate this Black History Month is a Super Bowl champion himself. We're talking about Kam Chancellor! 👏
A two-sport athlete at Maury High School, Chancellor played quarterback and safety for the Commodores before settling on the defensive side of the ball at Virginia Tech. After being selected in the 5th round of the NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, Chancellor worked his way up to being a captain on the team and a crucial part of a legendary group of defenders that called themselves the Legion of Boom. 💥
In his eight NFL seasons, Chancellor was a four time Pro Bowler, a two time Second Team All-Pro and a member of the Seattle Seahawks team that won Super Bowl XLVIII in dominating fashion. 🏈🏆
Join us as we continue to celebrate his legacy and those of other African-American athletes from our city all month long! 🤎
Friends and staff at the Therapeutic Recreation Center are showing their love for Recreation Therapy Month!
There's only a few days left to apply for this summer's Norfolk Emerging Leaders (NEL) program!
Don't miss the opportunity to work with us this summer and get valuable hands-on experience working in local government and exploring public service careers.
The deadline is THIS SUNDAY, February 12 - so get your application in today!
Click here to get started ➡️ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/3836027/youth-service-worker-norfolk-emerging-leader?department[0]=Parks%20%26%20Recreation&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
The Fergus Reid asphalt tennis courts are back open and ready for you to ! 🎾
Head over to 911 Orapax Street to get a game in!
Our rec centers are feeling the love this Valentine's Day - and we want to celebrate the special day with you all! 😍💕
Join us for either of these events next week:
❤️ Valentine's Day Dance at Sherwood Forest Community Center - Thursday, February 16 from 4:30-6:30pm
❤️ V-Day Paint N Sip at Tarrallton Community Center - Friday, February 17 from 6-7:30pm
See you soon! 🫶
with our youth sports programs! 🏀⚽️
Youth basketball and futsal season are in full swing and we've got teen volleyball, youth outdoor soccer, baseball and softball coming up this spring! 🏐⚾️🥎
Get your kid in the game today by registering here ➡️ https://norfolkfun.norfolk.gov
What an awesome turn out for our first Visual Arts Show here at Titustown, Sumi-E style! 🐰
We want to thank everyone who came out as well as all the class participants for providing beautiful art for the show. Special thanks goes to our amazing instructor, Mr. Mike, for helping students and guests travel through time and culture with these beautiful ink blot pieces.
The show will be open to the public Monday through Thursday between 12:30 and 8pm for the rest of the month, so feel free to stop by!
We're highlighting our African-American sports heroes here in for and today, we're starting with Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker!
A Youngs Park native and Booker T. Washington High School graduate, Whitaker is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive boxers in history. In fact, acclaimed boxing magazine The Ring ranked Whitaker as the tenth greatest fighter of the last 80 years! 🥊💥
Whitaker's accolades in the sport speak for themselves, as he won championships across four different weight classes throughout his illustrious career and still holds the record for most unified championship bout wins and most consecutive unified title defenses in the lightweight division. 🏆
Whitaker was also a champion in the community in his post-boxing days, choosing to give back by mentoring the next generation of fighters - including current professional boxer Keyshawn Davis.
Join us as we continue to celebrate his legacy and those of other African-American athletes from our city all month long! 🤎
Happy “Recreation Therapy Month!” Enjoy a few highlights from two of this weeks TRC programs Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse outing & from our Friday Fun program!
This , we celebrate the African American athletes of the past, present and future who are champions in their sports and in the community. We're rooting for you and we hope you continue to !
Today is National Girls and Women in Sports Day and for a seasoned boxer like Jameliah "Mia" Carr, it's about growing the sport that chose her by inspiring young girls - like 9-year-old Mia Radford - to dream even bigger. ✨
Check out the video below for more!
If you're interested in signing yourself or your child up for boxing lessons, you can register by visiting the facility at 606 W. 29th Street or by searching for boxing classes here ➡️ https://norfolkfun.norfolk.gov 🥊
Last Thursday's Glow in the Dark Family Paint Night was LIT! 💡
Thank you to all who came out and let their inner artist glow! We hope you enjoyed the Glow in the Dark crafts, refreshments, and entertainment. Special thanks to our instructors from the Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center.
Hope to see you at our next event. ! 🎨
The Therapeutic Recreation participants are all smiles as they get back into a new year full of programs!
We had a great time this weekend at Jam'n Jamz! Thanks to everyone who came out to pick some free trees to plant - we appreciate your help in growing our local tree canopy and keeping Norfolk beautiful! 🌱🌳
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Looking to cool off from the heat? Grab the kids and #getoutandplay at the Norview Splash Pad, located at the Norview Community Center on Sewells Point Road. The Splash Pad is open Monday thru Friday from 10am-6pm and on Saturdays from 11:30am-4pm until September 3. Stay cool, #NorfolkVA!
The Ballentine Park Playground and Fitness Area is officially OPEN! 🎊✂️ If you’re in the neighborhood, bring the family out to get some exercise and enjoy some fun on the playground! #getoutandplay
We had a great time at Northside Park for Go Skate Day last month! 🛹🛹 A special thanks goes to Skate Supply, Siren Skate Shop and 103 Jamz for sponsoring the event and to the local artists who donated custom made skateboard decks for our prize raffle. Check out a recap of the event below!
July is Parks & Recreation month! What better way to enjoy your summer than at one of our #NorfolkVA pools or beaches! #getoutandplay
July is Parks & Recreation Month! The National Recreation and Park Association theme for this year is "We Rise Up." We want to celebrate Team #NorfolkVa leadership and staff that build strong, vibrant and resilent communities. Special thanks to all of our Parks & Recreation professionals! #RiseUpJuly #getoutandplay 🏡🥳
The #DreamCourt is officially open! 706 Walker. Ave. #norfolkva
Check us out! We are at Northside Park until 8pm tonight for Go Skate Day! Live music, giveaways and more! #getoutandplay
Important Announcements: The following facilities are OPEN today for VOTING and closed for normal operations: Bayview Community Center Berkley Community Center East Ocean View Community Center Fairlawn Recreation Center Lambert’s Point Community Center Sherwood Forest Recreation Center Southside Aquatics Center Tarrallton Recreation Center Titustown Community Center The following facilities are CLOSED JUNE 21 - 24 for normal operations due to scheduled maintenance: Berkley Community Center Huntersville Community Center East Ocean View Community Center Norview Community Center Lambert's Point Community Center Titustown Community Center Bayview Community Center Crossroads Community Center Fairlawn Recreation Center Sherwood Forest Recreation Center Tarrallton Recreation Center Norfolk.gov/play
🏀 Swish! Nothin’ but net! 🏀 The #NorfolkVA Nighthawks are back! Returning July 1, for ages 18+, come out for the basketball and stick around for more - like employment opportunities, professional development, G.E.D. enrollment, healthcare services and more. 📆 Fridays & Saturdays ⏰ 9 p.m. – midnight 📍 Huntersville Community Center 📍 Young Terrace Community Center 📍 Southside Boys & Girls Club Let's get balling! Visit www.Norfolk.gov/nighthawks. #getoutandplay
Seniors! We have programming just for you at the Horace C. Downing Senior Center, 555 E. Liberty St. The center is open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ms. Wilhelmenia Jones, age 79, shares her story about why staying active is important to her. May is #OlderAmericansMonth!
Have you heard? Our EGGS-Treme Egg Hunt event at Tarrallton Park on April 9 was a huge success! Thanks #NorfolkVA for coming out and getting your "egg-hunt" on! #getoutandplay
Did know releasing a balloon in the air is prohibited? That's right! It is Virginia state law! Check out this video from #NorfolkVA Park Ranger Emily Swick to learn more! Please dispose of your balloons properly in a trash can. Code: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title29.1/chapter5/section29.1-556.1/ #getoutandplay
It's Workout Wednesday! Check out this throwback workout video from our very own Bryan Tarvin at the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center. #getoutandplay
Come join us at the Five Points Intersection (Norview Ave. and Chesapeake Blvd.) for the Five Points Park & Plaza Groundbreaking Ceremony, 11am - 2pm. Remarks start at 11:30am. FREE outdoor games, giveaways and more! #NorfolkVA
A weekly 5k training (walk or run) meetup starts Wednesday 9/15 at 5:30 at the Pagoda on Tazewell St. Are you INTERESTED IN HELPING others get started or need more info? Contact Susan at [email protected]. Want to start a program where you walk 90 secs and then jog for 60 secs and slowly build up to jogging longer? Download the C25K, Couch to 5K app (or any app like this) to get started.
We are proud to celebrate #NorfolkVA native, Team Norfolk lightweight division boxer and Olympic Silver Medalist Keyshawn Davis -boxinboykey. Congratulations!
After a nice summer break, we are back with another fun filled Esports tournament! With our partners over at GamerBus and GameOn Gaming Center, we’re hosting a Rocket League Tournament for ages 8-17 on September 17, at 6:30pm. Visit https://norfolkfun.norfolk.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/SPLASH.html to register today! Email [email protected] for questions or more details. #norfolkva
We are hiring lifeguards! Our lifeguards help keep our #NorfolkVa beaches and indoor pools safe. We offer competitive wages, training and flexible work schedules. Check out this video and apply today! Visit Norfolk.gov/jobs.
Join us at Broad Creek Legacy Park! We are hosting a ribbon cutting and remarks. Get a FREE fruit or vegetable plant and refreshments. Keep Norfolk Beautiful
Please note that this page is primarily for communication regarding city recreational events or community activities. If you have a concern please contact Norfolk CARES directly at (757) 664-6510. The Norfolk Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space owns & operates: 18 Recreation Centers Lakewood Dance & Music Center Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center Titustown Visual Arts Center Vivian C. Mason Teen Center Barraud Park Boxing Center 3 Indoor Swimming Pools 3 Outdoor Swimming Pools Northside Skate Park Therapeutic Recreation Center 3 Neighborhood Service Centers 4 Computer Resource Centers 3 Public Beaches 2 Senior Centers 8 Cemeteries Over 136 Parks, Playgrounds & Open Space areas Norfolk RPOS offers courses in several areas to include: Dance/Music Visual Arts Aquatics Tae Kwon Do Tennis Technology Education Senior Programming Therapeutic Recreation Health & Fitness A complete listing of courses can be found at www.norfolk.gov/goodtimes.
U.S. Coast Guard Force Readiness Command
E. Main StreetUSS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81)
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Waterside DriveOffice of the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney
E City Hall Avenue
Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
Front Street
U.S. Army Recruiting Station Little Creek, VA
E Little Creek Road
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads
Blandy Road
NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT)
Blandy Road
Civil War Navy Sesquicentennial
Waterside Drive
US Army Recruiting - Norfolk Company
E Virginia Beach Boulevard
U.S. Coast Guard Force Readiness Command
E. Main Street