Rentals & Reservations

There are 125 sites in the City of Norfolk that can be rented out by residents and non-residents for baseball, softball, soccer, football, field hockey, rugby, lacrosse and cross country.

Spring & Summer Permit Season (February 15 – August 31)
First business day in January – Permit applications submitted for spring and summer seasons only. Note: Permits will not be accepted on Saturdays or by fax.

Fall & Winter Permit Season (September 1 – December 15)
First business day in July - Permit applications submitted for fall and winter seasons only. Note: Permits will not be accepted on Saturdays or by fax.

*Fields are not available from December 15 - February 15

Applicant must provide a completed Facility Use Application and application fee. Accepted forms of payment include checks or money orders made out to Norfolk City Treasurer. A minimum 14-day notice is required for all permits. Full payment is due immediately following approval of use before permit will be issued. Permits are non-refundable. Failure to use the dates you actually submit will be grounds for cancellation of your permit and may result in possible restrictions on any further permits.

Contact Lakewood Athletic Office for field availability:
1612 Willow Wood Drive
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 441-5834 or (757) 441-5835

Hours: Mon/Wed 9:00 am to 8:00 pm; Tue/Thu/Fri 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sat/Sun closed.

There are five (5) major parks in the City of Norfolk -- Barraud, Lafayette, Lakewood, Northside Parks and Poplar Halls (may require rental of port-a-potties) -- in which picnic shelters can be rented out by residents and non-residents.

	Resident*	Non-Resident*
Half-Day -- Large Shelter (8:00am-1:00pm or 2:00pm-7:00pm)	$100	$200
Full Day -- Large Shelter (8:00am-7:00pm)	$125	$250
Change of date fee (non-refundable)	$50	$65

*An application fee ($25 residents, $50 non-residents) is included in the rates listed above.

Rentals are available May 1 through October 31. Please note that Lakewook can only be rented from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm during the months of September and October. Reservations can be made no earlier than January 1 of the same year. The applicant must provide a completed Facility Use Application and additional forms and full payment. Fees are non-refundable. Reservations must be made at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. Accepted forms of payment include checks or money orders made out to Norfolk City Treasurer.

Contact Lakewood Athletic Office for availability:
1612 Willow Wood Drive Norfolk, VA 23509 (757) 441-5834/35

Hours: Mon/Wed 9:00 am to 8:00 pm; Tue/Thu/Fri 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sat/Sun closed.
*Note: Electricity is not provided

Open space areas are available for rent in the following parks:

• Barraud Park
• Berkley Park
• Lafayette Park
• Lakewood Park
• Tarrallton Park

Applicants are required to complete a Facility Use Application. Cost varies depending on number of people:

	Resident*	Non-Resident*
Open Space (less than 40 people)	$75	$150
Open Space (40-199 people)	$175	$250
Open Space (200+ people)	$325	$650

*Fees are non-refundable.

Contact Lakewood Athletic Office for availability:
1612 Willow Wood Drive
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 441-5834/35

Hours: Mon/Wed 9:00 am to 8:00 pm; Tue/Thu/Fri 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sat/Sun closed.

For use of Festival Parks (Ocean View Beach Park and Town Point Park -- open to public events only; no private use), Community Parks for large events (reunions or non-athletic events with expected attendance +200) and special events taking place on Public Streets & Right-Of-Ways, complete a Special Events Permit Application and submit to the Special Events Management Office at Selden Arcade at (757) 664-6880. Office is located at 208 E. Main Street.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00a-5:00p.

The Special Events unit provides logistical support for many City-wide events and rents equipment such as tents, tables, chairs and the City's Showmobile to the public. The unit operates seasonally — April 1 to October 31 of each year. Events outside of this time frame (November 1 to March 31) will be evaluated case-by-case for feasibility. The unit does not operate on Sundays, except under special circumstances.

Requests for renting equipment are accepted January 1 to October 1, and are booked on a first come, first served basis. City of Norfolk events take first priority. All rental requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the event date. Applicant must provide a completed Rental Request Form by fax to 757-441-1216. Please note that response time to faxes, phone calls and/or e-mails may be up to 48 hours when staff is out in the field.

The Special Events unit will provide support at City of Norfolk events—pending availability and 30 days’ notice of the event—at no charge. Fees will not be waived for equipment rental for any other organizations.

Payment is due at least two weeks in advance of the event. Make checks payable to Special Events and mail or deliver to 2800 Tarrant Ave., Norfolk, VA 23509.

For more information, call (757) 441-1141.