Parks and Recreation
About
Vision Statement
Provide vibrant and desirable parks and recreation facilities that improve the overall wellbeing of the entire Norfolk community.
Mission Statement
Norfolk Parks and Recreation will provide great parks, trails, recreation facilities, and programs that benefit all residents through safe and enjoyable experiences that make living in Norfolk the community of choice.
The City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing top-tier parks, recreation facilities, and programs for the community. To advance this commitment, the City initiated the development of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan aimed at ensuring sustainability, optimizing resources, and maintaining a well-balanced distribution of parks, facilities, and amenities across the City. To view the City of Norfolk's Master Plan, click HERE
The Parks and Recreation division maintains all City parks, City owned properties, recreational programs, and a municipal pool in an efficient and safe manner giving the public an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment to enjoy recreationally and leisurely.
The Parks and Recreation division provides the following services:
- Park buildings and grounds maintenance
- City pool maintenance
- City property grounds maintenance
- Snow removal on City-owned sidewalks and trails
- Provide and maintain athletic facilities for City schools and the public
- Plan, plant, and maintain flowerbeds in City parks
- Operate AquaVenture water park
- Book reservations for cabins at Ta-ha-Zouka park and open-air shelters at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park and Skyview Park
- Organize and provide recreation programs
- Organize operations of the concession stands at Veterans Memorial Field and Ta-Ha-Zouka ball fields