Chesapeake Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism: CityofChesapeake.net/parks-rec-tourism Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Administrative Office: 757-382-6411 1224 Progressive Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Fax 757- 277-9365 Email: [email protected] (Secure Drop Box at Administration Office) Services Provided at the Administrative Offices: Administration ~ Accounting ~ Athletics Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council Community Centers Administration ~ Fine Arts ~ Instructional Classes and Clinics ~ Parks Administration and Planning Public Relations/Information School-Age Programs and Camps ~ Seniors–“55&Better” Special Events and Permitting ~ Therapeutic Recreation ~ Tourism Michael D. Barber - Director Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2015 Derek Bennett, Chair Mark Shackleford Geral Stukes Chris Boyd, Vice Chair Richard Fisher Todd Grimes Michael Kos John Murphy Winston Odom Clifton Pierce Michael Scott Dale Thiemann Mandy Ward Ethan Crouson Youth Liaison Parks, Recreation and Tourism Staff Michael D. Barber, Director [email protected] Lynn Jordan [email protected] Tourism Advisory Board - 2015 The Chesapeake Tourism Advisory Board, a 15-member board appointed by City Council, makes recommendations to the Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau relative to the promotion of tourism, conference, and conventions in the City. Meetings are regularly scheduled for 3 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every other month starting in January at the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Administrative Office. Visitor Center Lobby Charles Perrell – Chairman Libby Ross – Vice Chairman Kimberly W. Murden – Secretary Libby Blankenship Paula (Dani) Feret Josh Fisher Kevin Fonda CHESAPEAKE COMMUNITY CENTERS - See Page 1 CHESAPEAKE SPECIALTY FACILITIES Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive, 23320 City Park, 900 City Park Drive, 23320 Elizabeth River Park, 1400 Elizabeth River Way, 23324 Northwest River Park, 1733 Indian Creek Road, 23322 Portlock Senior Center, 1114 Freeman Avenue, 23324 The Portlock, 3815 Bainbridge Boulevard, 23324 CERAMICS: Sunray, 621 Homestead Road; 488-5809 382-2500 312-0243 382-6411 421-7151/-3145 545-9639 382-6411 (Phone Only during class time) Registration begins Sunday, March 22, 2015 Scan to view online and to register or visit…CityofChesapeake.net/GUIDE Tourism: VisitChesapeake.com NEXT LEISURE GUIDE Fall - Winter September 2015 ABOUT THE COVER: Elizabeth River Park – Newly Renovated Park. See page 8 for details. Dismal Swamp Canal Trail – New updates. See page 6 for details. Suzanne Garcia Diane Gomori Peter Kumar Chris E. Lowie Robyn A. Shavers Troy Thorn Edward Usita The City of Chesapeake Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is a 16-member board appointed by City Council. This board makes recommendations to the Department concerning rules, policy and the annual operating budget. Meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of the month at 6 pm at designated Parks, Recreation and Tourism facilities. Call 382-1306 for meeting locations. WHAT’S INSIDE - Table of Contents ATHLETICS – “Sports Page”.................................................. 2-3 COMMUNITY CENTER INFO . ................................................ 1 CLASSES/PROGRAMS ……................................................... 4-6 SENIOR Citizens “55 & Better” PROGRAMS . ................. 13-14 SENIOR Citizens “55 & Better” Special Events .................... 15 THERAPEUTIC Recreation (TR) PROGRAMS..................... 16-17 RECREATION FUN (Community Programs – School’s Out Camps –Events) Center Pull-out..................................... 9-12 “FOR RENT”................................................... Inside back cover GENERAL INFO/SPECIAL INTEREST Advisory Boards...................................Inside front cover Fine Arts Commission.................................................... 8 Contact Us...........................................Inside front cover Keep Chesapeake Beautiful--Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council ......................... 18 Facility Reservations............................ Inside back cover PARKS & PARK PROGRAMS Northwest River Park ................................................. 19 Major Parks ................................................................. 20 This guide to leisure and recreation opportunities in Chesapeake is published by The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In addition to being a program guide for residents, this brochure serves as an introduction to the department’s diverse contributions to Chesapeake’s high quality-of-life and a guide for newcomers. Editor: Cyndy Perkins Copy Editor: Beth Precise Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Layout Editor: Donald Kistler, The Virginian-Pilot Comments? Call 757-382-6411 or e-mail [email protected] March 2015, Vol. XXII, Issue 2, Spring/Summer 2015
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