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Calendar

Announcements

Wednesday, August 19
- 8:00 AM Chesapeake Farmers' Market at City Park
Thursday, August 20
- 6:30 PM Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission Meeting
Saturday, August 22
- 8:00 AM Chesapeake Farmers' Market at City Park

Full Calendar

Peake Discovery Guide

Spring/Summer 2020

While we hope you enjoy this edition of the Peake Discovery Guide, many of our events, programs, activities and classes have been either cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, or times, dates and locations may have changed. Please visit our web pages for information and updates on reopenings, postponements and cancellations, and a listing of classes, programs and camps that are now open for registration.

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Phone: 757-382-6411	Email: ContactPRT@cityofchesapeake.net
Chesapeake Visitor Center and Parks, Recreation and Tourism Administrative Office
Address: 1224 Progressive Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. - Sun. Closed

Featured Video: Celebration!

We've been a little down since we've had to scale back our events, programs and activities, but just thinking about what it will be like when we can offer everything and more again and to fully welcome all of our citizens and visitors back to our facilities is a cause for dancing and celebration! So for Chesapeake, Hampton Roads, and all our patrons and visitors, stay safe, and until we see you all again, hopefully without masks - this one's for you!

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Featured Video: Celebration!

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