Welcome to Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
Get ready to discover the incredible wonders of Virginia Beach with Parks & Recreation. Get lost in a world of outdoor fun, with swimming, fishing, hiking, and biking surrounded by Virginia's breathtaking natural beauty.
Take your wellness journey to the next level at our seven cutting-edge recreational centers, where you can unleash your inner athlete in state-of-the-art fitness centers or make a splash in our indoor pools and aquatics facilities. With an exciting array of programs and activities for everyone, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation offers unforgettable experiences that will create legendary memories for a lifetime.
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2023 NRPA Gold Medal Winners
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation (VBPR) was named the 2023 National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, in partnership with National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), at the NRPA Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. VBPR won Gold in the Class I category, the largest category, for cities with populations over 400,000.
Founded in 1965, the National Gold Medal Awards program honors communities in the United States that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long‐range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition. Applications are separated into six classes, with five classes based on population and one class for armed forces.
Parks & Recreation News
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February 25, 2025
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Selects 2025 Mary Reid Barrow Wildlife Advocate Award Recipient
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February 12, 2025
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation to Host Job Fair on Feb. 27
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January 15, 2025
Virginia Beach Summer Youth Employment Program Offers Opportunities for Growth and Experience
Applications for the 2025 eight-week program now open
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September 20, 2024
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Wins Five Industry Awards
Recognized for creative marketing, environmental sustainability and new programs and events
Parks & Recreation Blog
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February 17, 2025
Hundreds of Native Saplings from Pleasure House Point Relocated Thanks to Parks & Recreation Staff and Volunteers
Local groups preserve plants in wetlands restoration project area.
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February 7, 2025
Five Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Virginia Beach
Go beyond the typical with a tea party, love-themed arts and crafts for teens or with animals at the Virginia Aquarium.
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February 5, 2025
Join Our Team: Learn about Upcoming Career and Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Virginia Beach
Share your time and talents with the community through these upcoming and ongoing paid and volunteer opportunities.
Accredited by CAPRA
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is accredited by CAPRA, the certifying agency of the National Recreation and Park Association. CAPRA stands for the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies.
But what does that actually mean? It means that our Parks & Recreation Department is meeting, or exceeding, standards maintained by park and recreation leaders and strengthening the value of the programs, facilities, and experiences provided to our community.