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Norfolk Parks and Recreation Norfolk Parks and Recreation is dedicated to providing a wholesome, enriching, and diverse quality of life! -accredited 🧜‍♀️

Please note that this page is primarily for communication regarding city recreational events or community activities. To ensure your concern is resolved more swiftly, contact Norfolk CARES directly at (757) 664-6510. Norfolk Parks & Recreation owns & operates:
18 Recreation Centers
Lakewood Dance & Music Center
Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center
Titustown Visual Arts Center
Vivian C. Mason Teen Center
Barraud Park Boxing Center
3 Indoor Swimming Pools
3 Outdoor Swimming Pools
Northside Skate Park
Therapeutic Recreation Center
3 Neighborhood Service Centers
4 Computer Resource Centers
3 Public Beaches
2 Senior Centers
8 Cemeteries
Over 136 Parks, Playgrounds & Open Space areas

Norfolk Parks & Recreation offers courses in several areas to include:
Dance/Music
Visual Arts
Aquatics
Tae Kwon Do
Tennis
Technology Education
Senior Programming
Therapeutic Recreation
Health & Fitness
A complete listing of courses can be found at www.norfolk.gov/play.

Save the date! 🎶🎸 The Lakewood Music Recital is coming up this November.Join us for an afternoon of music as performers ...
10/24/2026

Save the date! 🎶🎸 The Lakewood Music Recital is coming up this November.
Join us for an afternoon of music as performers take the stage and share their talents with family, friends and the community.

🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 21
⏰ Starting at 1 p.m.
📍 Lambert’s Point Community Center, 1251 W. 42nd St.
🎫 Free and open to the public

Grab your binoculars and join Norfolk Park Rangers for Birding with a Ranger! 🐦🌿Enjoy a relaxed, one-hour guided walk wh...
10/22/2026

Grab your binoculars and join Norfolk Park Rangers for Birding with a Ranger! 🐦🌿
Enjoy a relaxed, one-hour guided walk while spotting and identifying local birds, including warblers, woodpeckers and wading birds. All ages are welcome—just remember to wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather.

📆 Sunday, Oct. 25 | 9–10 a.m.
📍Azalea Acres Neighborhood Park (5860 Townley Ave.)

📆Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 9–10 a.m.
📍Lambert’s Point Open Space (4303 Powhatan Ave.)

Take aim and try something new with Norfolk Parks and Recreation’s weekly Archery Sessions!Led by a certified instructor...
10/21/2026

Take aim and try something new with Norfolk Parks and Recreation’s weekly Archery Sessions!
Led by a certified instructor, these November and December sessions are open to teens and adults, with no prior experience required.

🎯Teen Sessions
🗓️Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19
⏰6–7:30 p.m.

🏹Adult Sessions
📆Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17
⏰6–7:30 p.m.

📍Tarrallton Community Center (2100 Tarrallton Dr.)
🎟️Online registration is required, please visit norfolkfun.norfolk.gov . Questions? Email [email protected].

The good times keep rolling! 🎃👻 Norfolk Parks and Recreation has even more Halloween fun coming your way with three fami...
10/20/2026

The good times keep rolling! 🎃👻 Norfolk Parks and Recreation has even more Halloween fun coming your way with three family-friendly events across the city. Enjoy costumes, candy, music, games and plenty of seasonal activities at:

🍂 Lambert’s Point Trunk or Treat
Monday, Oct. 26 | 6–8 p.m.
1251 W. 42nd St.

🎃 Crossroads Fall Festival
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 5–7 p.m.
8019 Old Ocean View Road

👻 Sherwood Forest Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, Oct. 30 | 5–7:30 p.m.
4537 Little John Drive
Visit https://norfolkfun.norfolk.gov to register!

Grab your costumes and join us for more fall fun all month long!

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Lambert’s Point Community Center went pink for the Breast Cancer Fit for the Fight Fitness Event!...
10/19/2026

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Lambert’s Point Community Center went pink for the Breast Cancer Fit for the Fight Fitness Event! 🎀💪

Participants came together for an evening of fitness, fun and community in support of breast cancer awareness. From group activities and movement challenges to raffles and giveaways, the event brought plenty of energy while highlighting an important cause.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, showed their support and helped make the evening meaningful. 🩷

UPDATE: Go Play Day 2026 has been cancelled.We appreciate everyone who planned to join us and thank you for your underst...
10/16/2026

UPDATE: Go Play Day 2026 has been cancelled.

We appreciate everyone who planned to join us and thank you for your understanding. Please continue to follow Norfolk Parks and Recreation for future events and updates.

🎀🩷 The Our Ladies in Pink Luncheon at the East Ocean View Community and Senior Center celebrated strength, unity and hop...
10/15/2026

🎀🩷 The Our Ladies in Pink Luncheon at the East Ocean View Community and Senior Center celebrated strength, unity and hope for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Guests enjoyed survivor stories, pink fashion, a raffle and breast cancer education from a visiting nurse. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped raise awareness. 🫂

Swipe through the highlights and tag your pink sisters!

Learn more about Norfolk Parks and Recreation at www.norfolk.gov/ParksAndRec

Celebrate the season at the Citywide Seniors Fall Festival! 🍂🎃Join Norfolk Parks and Recreation for an afternoon filled ...
10/14/2026

Celebrate the season at the Citywide Seniors Fall Festival! 🍂🎃
Join Norfolk Parks and Recreation for an afternoon filled with food, music, vendors, games, bingo and a costume contest with prizes for first, second and third place!

🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 28
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍East Ocean View Community and Senior Center (9520 20th Bay St.)
☎️ For more information, call 757-441-1785.

Address

220 Boush Street
Norfolk, VA
23510

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(757) 823-4391

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