Parks After Dark

All City of Virginia Beach administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. However, all parks and park facilities will be open regular hours. Community recreation centers will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Please view the City's operating schedule for more details.

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About Parks After Dark

Parks After Dark is a key component of a comprehensive strategy of the Mayor’s Youth Violence Prevention Task Force. Fostering a safe and enriching shared environment for the entire family, Parks After Dark invites the community to engage in recreational programming, sports activities, food, local resources and employment opportunities to encourage healthy living and support positive youth and family experiences.

Free, Family Fun After Dark

Brighten the night at Parks After Dark! Let's flip the switch and light up the night with free, family fun after the sun goes down throughout Virginia Beach. Bring your family and friends for summer nights filled with FREE recreational activities, entertainment, and more!

Dates: TBD

Donate to Parks After Dark

Your donation helps make Parks After Dark possible, supporting a key initiative of the Mayor’s Youth Violence Prevention Task Force. Through donating, you can help provide youth and families with access to free recreational activities, sports, meals, local resources, and employment opportunities. Your support creates positive experiences, encourages healthy living, strengthens community connections, and helps foster safer neighborhoods for everyone.

Parks After Dark Donation

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