This weekend had a total of 350 launches.

Friday, August 14 – 90 total launches, car parking did not fill during the day. The overflow lot was not used for vehicles with trailers. The main trailer lot did not fill. Barricades were not deployed. Weather was hot and humid with some light showers .

Saturday, August 15 – 152 total launches, car parking did fill by 10am and had limited availability throughout the day. The overflow lot was used for 15vehicles with trailers. We did not have to close the facility totrucks and trailers. Barricades were not deployed. Weather was hot and breezy. Some chop on the bay.

Sunday, August 16 – 108 total launches, car parking did fill by 12pm and had limited availability throughout the remainder of the day. The overflow lot was used for 10 vehicles with trailers. We did not have to close the facility to trucks and trailers. Barricades were not deployed.Weather continued to be hot and humid.

Incidents:

Saturday – VBPD officer was on post from 11am-5pm through the Off-Duty (part time) ManagementSystem. She assisted staff with a complaint of loud music on the beach.

Sunday – Third precinct officers responded to a dispute in the parking lot.

Review of camera footage from weekend did show 8-10 vehicles show up around 4am Sunday

August 16, no issues were seen on camera and police were onsite monitoring.

Parking Enforcement:

Enforcement runs from May 1- October 31.

Date Range: Friday, August 14 to Monday, August 17, 2026

Location: Lynnhaven Boat Ramp

Total Citation Count: 50

Total Read Count: 440 (this is the number of vehicles scanned)

The Ocean Park Civic League is bringing neighbors together to kick off the school year right — good food, good company, and a chance to help local students and teachers start strong.

Sign up to bring a dish and/or a drink to share!

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A9AB2AA6F8CF8-64896530-backtofall

Thursday, August 20th
5:30–8:00 PM
Ocean Park Rescue Squad Picnic Area (newly renovated!)

Bring the whole crew — kids and plus-ones always welcome!

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Supplies Needed: (New & unopened, please!)

• Tissues
• Thin dry-erase markers
• Baby wipes
• Disinfecting wipes
• Hand sanitizer

🍽️ Potluck Time:

Can’t cook? No problem — come lend a hand with setup/cleanup, or just show up and enjoy! Every bit of help makes this community stronger. SIGN UP HERE!

See you Thursday!

Our community runs on volunteers like you! We’re kicking off the nomination process for the 2027-29 OPCL Board of Directors, and we want to hear from you.

👉 Fill out our short interest form to let us know which board or committee positions you’d like to learn more about. We’ll follow up to connect you with current board members so you can ask questions and get a feel for each role — no commitment required.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc31tmxDIM0wIxdsD93wxemYhwNzjoTGeVpmTqL-KwokwCi0w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115515748291467406281

The positions of President, Vice-President, and Secretary are up for election, and there’s also positions available to support our many committees and events.

📌 Please note: This form is just for sharing info. Your name will only be added to the official ballot with your approval.

Nominating Committee Schedule: 

August Membership Meeting
– Present process for receiving nominations and elections
– Discourage surprise nominations from the floor during the election

September Membership Meeting
– Provide those interested opportunities to talk with the Board
– Schedule any additional “Meet the Board” social events 

October Membership Meeting
– Endeavor that all nominations for positions are received by the beginning of the meeting
– Present the Ballot, in accordance with the Bylaws

November Membership Meeting
– Confirm there are no additional nominations, in accordance with the Bylaws
– Conduct the election

Our community runs on volunteers like you! We’re kicking off the nomination process for the 2027-29 OPCL Board of Directors, and we want to hear from you.

The positions of President, Vice-President, and Secretary are up for election, and there’s also positions available to support our many committees and events.

👉 Fill out our short interest form to let us know which board or committee positions you’d like to learn more about. We’ll follow up to connect you with current board members so you can ask questions and get a feel for each role — no commitment required.

📌 Please note: This form is just for sharing info. Your name will only be added to the official ballot with your approval.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc31tmxDIM0wIxdsD93wxemYhwNzjoTGeVpmTqL-KwokwCi0w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115515748291467406281

Nominating Committee Schedule: 

August Membership Meeting
– Present process for receiving nominations and elections
– Discourage surprise nominations from the floor during the election

September Membership Meeting
– Provide those interested opportunities to talk with the Board
– Schedule any additional “Meet the Board” social events 

October Membership Meeting
– Endeavor that all nominations for positions are received by the beginning of the meeting
– Present the Ballot, in accordance with the Bylaws

November Membership Meeting
– Confirm there are no additional nominations, in accordance with the Bylaws
– Conduct the election

The Ocean Park Civic League is bringing neighbors together to kick off the school year right — good food, good company, and a chance to help local students and teachers start strong.

Sign up to bring a dish and/or a drink to share!

👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A9AB2AA6F8CF8-64896530-backtofall

Thursday, August 20th
5:30–8:00 PM
Ocean Park Rescue Squad Picnic Area (newly renovated!)

Bring the whole crew — kids and plus-ones always welcome!

📚 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Supplies Needed:
✨ Tissues
✨ Thin dry-erase markers
✨ Baby wipes
✨ Disinfecting wipes
✨ Hand sanitizer

(New & unopened, please!)

🍽️ Potluck Time:

Can’t cook? No problem — come lend a hand with setup/cleanup, or just show up and enjoy! Every bit of help makes this community stronger. 💙

See you there!

Thank you to our speaker:Joshua Goyet, Assistant Chief Community Risk Reduction Division CoVB Fire Department!

Come hear the latest on Thursday at the CBF Brock Center! Our speaker will be City of Virginia Beach Assistant Fire Chief Joshua Goyet. Also updates from our Membership Committee on Back to School/Fall Potluck on August 20th!

President Danny Murphy has updates on: Interim Sidewalk Project, PHP Kayak Launch, Western Bayfront (Shore Drive)  Parking Study, Nomination Committee Process for Elections, CoVB Coastal Storm Risk /USACE Lynnhaven Inlet Barrier Study.

General Meeting Minutes for July 2026:

Parks and Recreation Department Report: “This was busy weekend with a total of 465 launches.

Friday, July 31 – 165 total launches, car parking was full around 11am and had sporadic availability throughout the day. The overflow lot was used for 25 vehicles with trailers. The main trailer lot did fill.Barricades were not deployed. Weather was sunny and the baywas calm.

Saturday, August 1 – 209 total launches, car parking did fill by 940am and had limited availability throughout the day. The overflow lot was used for 35 vehicles with trailers. We did have to close the facility to trucks and trailers around 11am. Barricades were deployed and notifications were sent via the watch desk and 311 for text alerts. Signs were changed on Shore Drive. Weather was good in the early part of the day, but a small craft advisory was issued in late afternoon.

Sunday, August 2 – 91 total launches, car parking did not fill up until late afternoonand had limited availability the rest of the day. The overflow lotwas not used for oversized trailers. Barricade operations were not implemented. Some rain and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon.

Incidents:

Friday – In the later afternoon we had a trailer become detached from the vehicle towing it. Staff assisted the owner to get the trailer back on the vehicle. It closed one ramp for about 30 minutes.

Sunday – Marine patrol was in Crab Creek and issued a summons for a wake violation.

Review of camera footage from weekend did not show anything out of the ordinary

Parking Enforcement:

Location: Lynnhaven Boat RampTotal Citation Count: 36

Total Read Count: 298 (this is the number of vehicles scanned during enforcement visits)”

Save the date, Ocean Park!

🗓️ Thursday, August 20th
🕠 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Ocean Park Rescue Squad Picnic Area (newly renovated!)

The Ocean Park Civic League is bringing neighbors together to kick off the school year right — good food, good company, and a chance to help local students and teachers start strong. 🍎✏️

Bring the whole crew — kids and plus-ones always welcome!

📚 School🎒BACK-TO-FALL POTLUCK & SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Supplies Needed:
✨ Tissues
✨ Thin dry-erase markers
✨ Baby wipes
✨ Disinfecting wipes
✨ Hand sanitizer

(New & unopened, please!)

🍽️ Potluck Time:

Sign up to bring a dish and/or a drink to share!

Can’t cook? No problem — come lend a hand with setup/cleanup, or just show up and enjoy! Every bit of help makes this community stronger. 💙

👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A9AB2AA6F8CF8-64896530-backtofall

See you there!