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Changes to Availability of Chesapeake Parks and PR&T Facilities

By Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism

February 20, 2020

This web page will indicate major changes of availability to the general public at the City of Chesapeake's parks and recreational facilities, to include community centers and specialty facilities. Examples of such changes could be due to major renovations or repairs, city major events or other large-scale activities or programs, large rentals, etc. These changes could affect parking, traffic and/or other amenities.

City-observed Holidays at times also affect the availability at our centers and specialty facilities. For a listing of city observed holidays and how parks and recreational facilities are affected, click here.

You may receive notifications through Chesapeake Alert for major changes in parks and facilities due to renovations, repair or major events by signing up here.

Additional Information: 757-382-6411

February:

Saturday, February 29, 2020 - Dismal Swamp Canal Trail - Tidewater Striders 2019 Distance Series from 9 am - 1:30 pm.

April:

Saturday, April 11, 2020 - Dismal Swamp Canal Trail - Conquer the Canal Time Trial from 7 am - 11 am.
Saturday, April 25, 2020 - Chesapeake City Park - Autism Super Hero 5K Lil Hero Fun Run and Family Fun Day from 9 am - 3 pm.
Saturday, April 25, 2020 - Dismal Swamp Canal Trail - Inaugural Miles for BTS (Brain Tumor Support) Charity Walk/Run and Auction from 8 am - 2 pm.

May:

Saturday, May 2, 2020 - Deep Creek Park - Hampton Roads Corporate Challenge from 8 am - 12 pm.
Saturday, May 2, 2020 - Chesapeake City Park - 5K and 1-Mile Doggy Dash from 8 am - 12 pm.
Saturday and Sunday, May 30-21, 2020 - Chesapeake City Park - Relay for Life of South Hampton Roads from 12 noon - 2 am.

June:

Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, 2020 - Deep Creek Park - Flag Football Challenge from 9 am - 7 pm.
Saturday, June 13, 2020 - Dismal Swamp Canal Trail - Alzheimer's 5K Run & Walk from 8 am - 11 am.
Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, 2020 - Deep Creek Park - WAFFL 2020 Virginia Beach Men's Flag Football Tournament from 8 am - 6 pm.

September:

Saturday, September 12, 2020 - Dismal Swamp Canal Trail - Freedom Run from 8 am - 12 pm.

October:

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - Chesapeake City Park - The Great American Food Fest from 3 pm - 7 pm.
Saturday, October 17, 2020 - Bells Mill Park - Atlantic Coast High School Cross Country Invitational from 8 am - 11 am.