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Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism

1224 Progressive Drive, Suite 200
Chesapeake, VA 23320

(757) 382-6411

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(757) 382-6411

Who We Are

Administration office of Chesapeake Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism can give you  fee rates to rent picnic shelters, athletic fields, etc. Seniors may register for classes, trips, and other activities here, as well as at any Senior Center or Community Center.  The Parks and Recreation Department publishes the LEISURE GUIDE which lists the recreational and leisure activities offered by the department.  Get a copy at the community centers, public libraries or call 757-382-6411.



For Boat ramps and canoe put-ins, go to Deep Creek Lock Park, Great Bridge Lock Park, Elizabeth River Boat Landing, Dismal Swamp Canal, or the Northwest River Park.



Some other parks to enjoy are as follows:

 

  • Bells Mill Park, 424 Albemarle Drive
  • Centerville Park, 1857 Centerville Turnpike
  • Chesapeake City Park, 900 Greenbrier Parkway
  • Deep Creek Lock Park, 437 George Washington Hwy
  • Dismal Swamp Canal Trial, 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
  • Elizabeth River Boat Landing & Park, 103 Poindexter Street
  • Etheridge Lakes Park, 100 Fentress Loop
  • Great Bridge Lock Park, 100 Lock Road
  • Greenbrier Sports Park, 109 Greenbrier Parkway
  • Indian River Park, 1709 Rokeby Ave
  • Lakeside Park, 1441 Bainbridge Blvd
  • Northwest River Park, 1733 Indian Creek Road
  • Oakbrooke Park, 520 Hidden Falls Lane
  • Sawyers Mill Park, 2810 Sawyer Arch
  • Southwestern Park, 4016 Airline Blvd
  • and Stonegate Park, 1076 Fairhaven Road

 

 

 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Chesapeake City

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
Yes

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Intake Process
Visit the website, email or call the office.
Self Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Kathryn Jessee
Intake Contact Email
PRGeneral@cityofchesapeake.net