Boards and Commissions

There are 5 boards and commissions that fall under the Department's purview. Formed of members with a drive to make a difference, these boards and commissions provide guidance and are a valuable resource and contributing extension of the Department. The purpose and goals of these groups are varied but all are unified in the mission to serve the citizens and visitors of Chesapeake by making it an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm and play. If you would like to participate in any of these public meetings, please contact the department liaison associated with these boards and commissions provided in the following links. 

• Bicycle/Trails Advisory Board
• CEIC (Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council)
• Fine Arts Commission
  • Arts Alive!
  • Public Art
  • Chesapeake 9/11 Memorial
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Board

As a recipient of federal financial assistance, the Department of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism programs and activities are open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, marital status, political affiliation and any other characteristic protected by federal, State, or local law.

If anyone believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, marital status, political affiliation and any other characteristic protected by federal, State, or local law, they may file a complaint alleging discrimination with either the City’s EEO Compliance Officer at 757-382-6492 / eeoco@cityofchesapeake.net or with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); online or in person by visiting the EEOC Public Portal at https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/Portal/Login.aspx.