Parks & Recreation
By: City of Norfolk
Summer Beach and Pool Schedule
Beach guards are on duty at Community Beach Park. Sarah Constant Beach Park and Ocean View Beach Park will not have beach guards on duty. Patrons will swim at their own risk.
- Community Beach Park (700 E. Ocean View Avenue)
- Sarah Constant Beach Park (300 W. Ocean View Avenue)
- Ocean View Beach Park (100 W. Ocean View Avenue)
Indoor pool operations will remain the same. Indoor pools are closed 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. for cleaning.
- Southside Aquatics Center Pool: Tuesday & Saturday (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Huntersville Pool: Wednesday & Friday (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Northside Pool: Monday & Thursday (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Boxing is Back!
The Team Norfolk Boxing Program has a new temporary location! Stop by the Park Place Multi-Services Center, 606 W. 29th St., for boxing training and more!
Program Hours:
Monday – Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Beginning boxing classes are at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Team Norfolk Boxing practice is at 6 p.m., Monday – Friday. Future programming will include warrior fitness, low impact cardio classes, therapeutic recreation classes and more.
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
We are excited to announce two ribbon cuttings hosted by Councilwoman Mamie B. Johnson.
June 9: Tanners Creek Playground, 1335 Longdale Drive, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
June 23: Ballentine Park Playground & Fitness Area, 2415 Ballentine Boulevard, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Go Skate Day – June 21
Go Skate Day 2022 is June 21, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Northside Park. We are looking for volunteer artists to create custom skateboard decks. These decks will raffled off as free prizes during the event. For more information, email parksrecevents@norfolk.gov to sign up.
Enhanced Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center
Parks & Recreation and Norfolk Public Library recently hosted virtual and in-person public input meetings for an enhanced Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center with a library component. Check out the survey findings and meeting presentation. The March 24 in-person public meeting can be viewed here.
We are Hiring!
Want to join the Parks & Recreation team? We have various part-time and full-time positions available. Opportunities include competitive pay, health benefits, paid-time off and more. Click here to view available positions.
Summer Camp is Back!
Registration is open online and in-person at our recreation centers during regular operating hours. Learn more…
- Norfolk Explorers
- June 27—August 19
- 8:00am—6:00pm
- Youth Ages: 5-12
- Cost per child: $150
- Norfolk Navigators
- Dates: July 5—August 19
- 8:00am—6:00pm
- Teens Ages: 13-16
- Cost per teen: $50.00
50% discount for all Power up eligible participants. Valid Facility Use card is required at registration
New Department Name
We are proud to announce a new department name. We are officially Norfolk Parks & Recreation.