Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space

Rentals & Reservations

ATHLETIC FIELD PERMITS
There are 125 sites in the City of Norfolk that can be rented out by residents and non-residents. Prices range from $40-$80. There is a non-refundable facility use application fee, which cost $10, in addition to the cost of the field permit. (Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football, Field Hockey, Rugby, Lacrosse, Cross Country, and Golf). Contact Lakewood Athletics Office, 1612 Willow Wood Drive, at (757) 441-5834 for additional information. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am to 6 pm; Sat 9 am to 12 noon.

Rentals of Small Ball Fields (short-term):
Resident: $40/day + $10 admin fee
Non-resident: $50 + $25 admin fee
Use of lights: $25/day

Rental of Large Ball Fields (short-term):
Resident: $65/day + $10 admin fee
Non-resident: $80/day + 25 admin fee
Use of lights: $25

Rental of Ball Field for Tournaments:
Resident: $65/day + $10 admin fee
Non-resident: $80/day + $25 admin fee
Use of lights: $25

Rental of Tennis or Basketball Courts:
Resident: $10/day/court + $10 admin fee
Non-resident: $20/day/court + $25 admin fee

Rental of Fields by Norfolk Youth Athletic Associations:
$12.50/field/season + $10 admin fee

PICNIC SHELTER RENTALS
There are four (4) major parks in the City of Norfolk -- Barraud, Lafayette, Lakewood and Northside Parks -- in which shelters can be rented out by residents and non-residents. Price range from $50-$150. There is a non-refundable facility use application fee, which costs $10, in addition to the cost of the facility rental.

Prices are as follows:
Resident/half-day: $50
Resident/whole-day: $70
Non-resident/half-day: $110
Non-resident/whole-day: $135

Rentals are available May 1 through September 30. Reservations for those dates may be called in no earlier than January 1 of the same year. Requested date can be held for only 48 hours. Within that time, the applicant must provide a completed Facility Use Application and full payment. Reservations must be made at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. Cost for residents is $50 for a half-day (8:00a to 2:00p, or 2:00p to 8:00p) and $70 for a full day (8:00a to 8:00p). Cost for non-residents is $110 for half-day and $150 for a full day. Accepted forms of payment include checks or money orders made out to Norfolk City Treasurer.

Contact the Recreation, Parks & Open Space Administrative Office at (757) 441-2400 ext 263 for additional information. Office is located at 501 Boush Street. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00a-5:00p.

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

Berkley Park
Lafayette Park
Lakewood Park
Northside Park
Stockley Gardens
Beach Property (between Sarah Constant and Community Beaches)

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

For events of 199 people or fewer, contact the Recreation, Parks & Open Space Administrative Office at (757) 441-2400 ext 263 for additional information. Office is located at 501 Boush Street. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00a-5:00p.

For events of 200 people or more, contact Special Events Management at Selden Arcade at (757) 664-6880. Office is located at 208 E. Main Street. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00a-5:00p.

OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS VENUES
For use of Festival Parks (Harbor Park Parking Lot, Ocean View Beach Park, and Town Point Park -- open to public events only; no private use) and public streets & right-of-ways, complete a Special Events Permit Application and submit to the Office of Special Events Management at Selden Arcade at (757) 664-6880. Office is located at 208 E. Main Street. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00a-5:00p.