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Community Center Hours

Summer Hours (June 1 – Aug. 31)
All Community Centers:
Mon. - Thurs. — 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday — 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday — Noon - 4 p.m.

Normal Hours (Sept. 1 - May 31)
Please see each community center’s page below, as each center has different hours.

Community Centers

Welcome to Chesapeake Parks and Recreation! If you want to play basketball, tone your body, take a class or need space for a baby shower we are here to fulfill your needs! All of our Community Centers include a gymnasium, meeting rooms, kitchen, game room, fitness room and locker rooms. We also offer low cost membership fees for residents and non-residents. Please visit the links of your interest for more information. Thanks for visiting Chesapeake Parks and Recreation!

Get more information about Membership Fees.

Camelot Community Center	Deep Creek Community Center	Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Community Center	Great Bridge Community Center


Indian River Community Center	River Crest Community Center	South Norfolk Community Center	Western Branch Community Center

Community center facilities may be used by citizens for other activities such as parties or reunions. See our Community Center Rental Information.