Frequently Asked Questions

The new Natatorium will feature year-round aquatics programming and instructional venues for all age groups and populations. With amenities like a 25-yard eight lane competitive lap swimming pool, kiddie pool, therapy pool and a lazy river.  It isn’t feasible to have open an outdoor pool for three months of the year that is dependent upon seasonal and temporary employees. Since the pandemic seasonal and temporary lifeguards are very hard to hire. It is a lot more economically feasible and in the department of Parks & Recreation’s best interest to hire full-time year-round aquatics staff as there are more advantages and opportunities to attract and secure full-time employees than seasonal and temp employees.

The proposed site plan for the new project will be designed to accommodate current storm water regulations.

Every attempt to save as many existing trees to provide screening will be accommodated to the furthest extent possible within reason.

The field is a multi-purpose field designated for several permitted athletic sport uses, when the field isn’t permitted for group sports and athletic activities it will be available for general use.

Yes

Parking and site lighting to be low light emitting so as not to bleed into surrounding area.

Design team will analyze

The proposed site plan for the new project will be designed to accommodate current storm water regulations.

The City of Norfolk will evaluate

The team decided to leave the tennis/pickle ball courts and playground as is. The playgrounds are well positioned to be bordered by the multi-purpose field and courts.

Not currently included in the project budget.

Will need to work with the Department of Transportation to determine feasibility with the site layout.

Will work with the Department of Transportation to determine best location to consider installation of a Newport Ave. marked crosswalk.