
Planning, Design & Development
Planning, Design & Development exists to create quality and safe recreational development and a sustainable City-wide environment.
All City of Virginia Beach administrative offices and community recreation centers will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. All parks and park facilities will be open for regular hours, including the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility. Please view the City's operating schedule for more details.
Learn MoreBayside Rec Center will be closed Aug. 31 - Sept. 6 (pool closed Aug. 23 - Sept. 6) for annual maintenance. The rec center will reopen on Sept. 8, after Labor Day.
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Planning, Design & Development exists to create quality and safe recreational development and a sustainable City-wide environment.
Planning, Design & Development exists to create quality and safe recreational development and a sustainable City-wide environment through:
Efficient management of the Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Program.
Responsive professional planning, design, and project management resources.
Asset management of Parks & Recreation real estate and improvements.
Updating and implementation of the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan and the Bikeways and Trails Plan.
Stewardship of Parks & Recreation natural resources.
A master plan is a long-term outline of potential uses and strategies for a project or site.
The Design Standards Manual ensures the consistent planning and implementation of amenities and features in the City’s parklands. The standards are meant to be consistent, safe, cost-effective, and sustainable elements that are easily maintained and managed system-wide.
Design standard drawing (.dwg) files are available upon request by emailing fun@VBgov.com.