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