PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
112 Mann Drive
Chesapeake, Va 23322-5214

Phone: 757-382-6411
Fax: 757-382-8418
Email: prgeneral
@cityofchesapeake.net

"Chesapeake... Clean and Green" Poster Contest

Find out more about the 2009 winners >>

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Upcoming Events

June is “Healing Arts“ month at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
Find out more >>

Family Arts and Entertainment Series
Saturday Mornings, beginning June 20, 2009.

Summer Blast Day Camp
This 9-week program begins June 22.
Info for Parents >>

15th Annual Independence Day Concert in the Park
July 3, 2009

East Coast Wakefest
August 2009

Senior Yoga

Spring Break & Summer Camps

Summer Blast Day Camp
This 9-week program begins June 22. Find out more >>
Info for Parents >>

Find out about other Special Events >>

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Register Online for Leisure Guide classes

Looking to make a Special Donation this year?
Give a gift that makes a difference! Make a donation to Chesapeake Parks and Recreation.

 

Parks & Recreation Department

Chesapeake Parks and Recreation Department meets the diverse needs of a growing population with a variety of recreational, social and cultural activities and is responsible for maintaining city parks and athletic grounds. A City Council-appointed citizen advisory board helps direct the operation of the recreation, parks, athletics, community center, senior, therapeutics and leisure divisions. Additionally, the grounds maintenance division of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the care, maintenance and beautification of parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields and facilities.

Mission Statement

The City of Chesapeake Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing a wide variety of healthy, wholesome activities as well as preserving and maintaining the city’s parks, facilities and open spaces.

Mission Values

• To offer general introductory level recreational programs at a reasonable cost to participants.

• To create activities that are diverse, educational and fun for all ages.

• To develop, beautify, preserve and maintain the city’s recreational facilities and parks.

• To promote community involvement by fostering a citizen friendly volunteer program.

• To develop opportunities that promote public/private partnerships.

• The Parks and Recreation staff is committed to providing citizens with quality and timely customer service in a professional manner.

Annual Report

Download the Parks and Recreation 2008 Annual Report