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Calendar

Announcements

Saturday, Feb, 25
- 5:00 PM A Formal Affair for "55 & Better"
Saturday, Mar, 03
- 10:00 AM Learn the Basics of Fly Fishing (FREE)
Saturday, Mar, 24
- 10:00 AM Deep Creek Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Saturday, Mar, 31
- 12:00 AM Arbor Day Tree Planting Teams

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City Park Renovation

City Park to close for renovation on December 1, 2011.
Fun Forest and the temporary dog park will remain open during construction.
Background: Beginning in spring 2011, City Park is undergoing a 3-phase renovation project funded by the Greenbrier TIF. By the end of the project, the park is scheduled to have an expanded open area, an area dedicated to the farmers market, an improved amphitheater, a new dog park, several paths or walkways, a pond and new shelters.
Details on Construction
Details on Closure
Master Plan

Leisure Guide

Pick up a LEISURE GUIDE at any one of the eight community centers, all public libraries, or call the Parks and Recreation Administration offices at (757) 382-6411 and find out how to get on our mailing list.

Parks and Recreation Department

Phone: 757-382-6411	Fax: 757-382-8418	Email: PRGeneral@cityofchesapeake.net
Address: 112 Mann Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322

About us: Recreation, leisure activities, and green space are some of the aspects vital to a rich quality-of-life.

Chesapeake Parks and Recreation Department meets the diverse needs of a growing population with a variety of recreational, social and cultural activities and is responsible for maintaining city-owned open space.

A City Council-appointed citizen advisory board helps direct the operation of the recreation, parks, athletics, community center, senior, therapeutics and leisure divisions.

Additionally, the grounds maintenance division of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the care, maintenance and beautification of parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields and facilities.