The Norfolk Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space is dedicated to providing wholesome, enriching and diverse quality of life programs, events and facilities for our citizens to enjoy.
Please note that this page is primarily for communication regarding city recreational events or community activities. To ensure your concern is resolved more swiftly, contact Norfolk CARES directly at (757) 664-6510.
The Norfolk Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space owns & operates:
18 Recreation Centers
Lakewood Dance & Music Center
Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center
Titustown Visual Arts Center
Vivian C. Mason Teen Center
Barraud Park Boxing Center
3 Indoor Swimming Pools
3 Outdoor Swimming Pools
Northside Skate Park
Therapeutic Recreation Center
3 Neighborhood Service Centers
4 Computer Resource Centers
3 Public Beaches
2 Senior Centers
8 Cemeteries
Over 136 Parks, Playgrounds & Open Space areas
Norfolk RPOS offers courses in several areas to include:
Dance/Music
Visual Arts
Aquatics
Tae Kwon Do
Tennis
Technology Education
Senior Programming
Therapeutic Recreation
Health & Fitness
A complete listing of courses can be found at www.norfolk.gov/goodtimes.
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