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Community Center Hours

Weekend hours are suspended until further notice with the exception of rentals. Restrictions apply.

Modified hours of operations/restrictions:
Center use is by reservation use only. Please call the center you wish to attend to schedule your appointment.

Hours - All Community Centers:
- Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Hours:
Holiday Hours

Centers and Facilities

CURRENT STATUS OF PARK AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

For updates on changes in services, facilities, programs and events impacted by COVID-19, please visit our web page Parks, Recreation and Tourism COVID-19-Related Information and Updates. If you have questions or need further information, please call 757-382-6411 during office hours Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Welcome to Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism! 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, Recreation and Tourism!

Get more information about Membership Fees.

Rental Information: Community Center rentals are currently available with restrictions. Community center facilities may be rented by Chesapeake citizens for activities such as parties or reunions. Citizens may call or visit the community centers directly to check availability of rental dates, but rentals may be reserved only in person with the completion of the rental application and payment of the full rental fee on first-come, first-served availability at the time of reservation. No "holds" will be permitted pending receipt of application and payment. See our Community Center Rental Information. For rental information on the Rokeby Center, please click on the Rokeby Center photo below or call 757-382-6411. For rental information on The Portlock at South Norfolk, please call 757-382-6411.

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

The Rokeby Center	The Portlock at South Norfolk