Parks & Recreation

Open Recreation Centers

Hours of Operations: Mon. - Fri. 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*Max capacity is 40 people within a 3-hour time period.

The following facilities are open Monday – Saturday:

Berkley Community Center

Huntersville Community Center

East Ocean View Community Center**

Norview Community Center

Lakewood Dance and Music Center (M-TH only)

Lamberts Point Community Center

Titustown Community Center (M-F only)

Titustown Visual Arts (M-TH only)

**This facility is open for senior programming (ages 50+), M-F, 9AM-12PM.

The remaining centers are open during the days noted*:

Bayview Community Center: Mondays 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Tuesdays - Fridays 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Crossroads Community Center: Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays - Fridays 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Fairlawn Recreation Center: Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Mondays - Tuesdays, Thursdays - Fridays 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center: Mondays-Fridays 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturdays 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sherwood Forest Recreation Center: Thursdays 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Mondays - Wednesdays, Fridays 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Tarrallton Recreation Center: Fridays 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Mondays-Thursdays 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

*These facilities are also open on select days for the after school program, 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

NEW Programming - Esports

We now offer year-round Esports tournaments and leagues for youth and adults. Sign up today! 

Additional Updates

• Effective immediately, visitors to city buildings are required to wear face coverings over their nose and mouth indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
• Playgrounds, basketball courts and picnic shelters are open but they are not sanitized or disinfected. Stay Healthy! Practice good hygiene & hand washing after use.
• Outdoor pools, and splash pads will remain closed until further notice.
• School parks will remain closed until further notice.
• City-wide boat ramps are open.
• Northside skate park, neighborhood parks and public tennis courts are open

Kayak Launch Update

• The Lavalette Kayak Launch has been removed due to water damage.

Splash Pad Update

• The Shoop Park splash pad is currently open.

Nationally Recognized

Parks & Recreation is proud to announce its national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk’s residents.