
Parks & Recreation
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our coastal environment.
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH || Free rec center access every Friday in May for military with valid ID & coupon!
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our coastal environment.
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.
Fresh air, scenic views, and plenty of ways to explore. Find your next outdoor adventure.
From summer camps to community fun, there's always something happening nearby.
Discover hidden gems and local favorites with the free VB ParkFinder app.
The Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Seasonal Activity Guide is your go-to source for programs, events, and activities for all ages. From fitness and sports to nature programs, arts, and family fun, there's something for everyone each season.
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.
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January 15, 2025
Applications for the 2025 eight-week program now open
May 8, 2025
Get out and shift your gears this month!
May 1, 2025
Military families can take advantage of special offers from Virginia Beach Public Library and Parks & Recreation this month.
April 29, 2025
Join our team of employees who grow beauty and support sustainability in every park and garden.
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.