News
New Playspace Will Bring Community Involvement
Kasey Doud- Vice President of Operations with Premier Marketing, PJ Evans- Assistant Director of Recreation, and Mary Elyse Farah – Integrity Marketing Group
The…
Campground Online Reservations Now Available
Visitors to Norfolk’s Ta-Ha-Zouka Park campground can now make reservations online for a…
Re-Tree Program Provides Reimbursement for New Trees
Residents who plant a new tree can receive reimbursement for that tree thanks to a new program. The Re-Tree Program offers 100% reimbursement (up to $100) for the purchase of trees that are planted in locations in or near a terrace (up to 12 feet from back of curb).
“Because terrace trees help prevent runoff and protect infrastructure, provide shade and cooling, and beautify our community…
Check Presentation Recognizes Beautification Efforts
Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Director Mark Hall and Nathan Powell, Parks and Recreation Director
The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District…
Work Coming Along on North Fork Project
Left to right: Pat Boyle, Tony Emme, John Prouty, Todd Waldera- General Manager of Spencer Quarries,…
Embrace Park Closure
Embrace Park will be closed a portion of the day Wednesday, October 19 for maintenance. During this time, City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation staff will be working on taking the shade structures on the equipment down.
The park will reopen to the public approximately 3 p.m. Wednesday.
If there are any questions or concerns, please call the City of Norfolk Parks and Recreation Division…
City Adding to Skate Park with Donation
Mayor Josh Moenning, Nathan Powell-Parks and Recreation Director, and PJ Evans-Assistant Director of Recreation
The…
Trees Planted Along Corridor
A variety of trees were recently planted as part of beautification efforts along the South 7th Street corridor from Madison to Pasewalk Avenue.
Funding for the trees was provided through a partnership with…
Groundbreaking Held For Riverfront Project
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning in Johnson Park, officially recognizing the beginning of the North Fork Riverfront Project after six years of planning and fundraising.
At its core, the North Fork River Restoration project includes the removal of a 6’ drop structure and a 6’ spillway at the bridge on First…
AquaVenture Adjusting Hours
With school right around the corner and staff heading back to college, AquaVenture’s last regular day will be August 7th (11:30 am – 7:30 pm).
Good news is that AquaVenture will stay open for the remaining weekends in August with the adjusted hours of 11:30…