LBR Report May 29-31

 Parks and Recreation staff share weekly updates regarding weekend activity at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp (LBR):

Total of 480 launches over the weekend. 

Friday, May 29 – 132 total launches, car parking did fill late in the afternoon around 5pm. The overflow lot was not used. We did not have to close using the barricades at any time. We had a big rush of boaters getting on the water in late afternoon/evening. 

Saturday, May 30 – 138 total launches, car parking did fill up around 12noon and there was sporadic availability parking throughout the day. The overflow lot was used. We did not have to close using the barricades at any time. A small craft advisory was in effect for the bay and high gusty winds. 

Sunday, May 31 – 210 total launches, car parking did fill up around 11:00 am and there was limited available parking throughout the day. The overflow lot was used. We did have to close the facility around 12:45 pm and barricade operations were implemented. Police were notified at 12:40 pm that our facility parking was full. 

Incidents to report: 

Reviewed camera footage from the weekend and no issues to report. 

On Sunday, around 3pm staff encountered a disabled boat on ramp #4. Staff were quick to close that ramp to give the boater time to sort the issue. The ramp was closed for less than 15 minutes. The remaining 3 ramps were fully operational. 

Notes: 

As of June 3, the eastbound digital sign has been installed. The westbound sign should be completed by June 5. Once the installation is complete, the control software will be installed, and staff will be trained on how to use the controls. We hope to have the signs fully functional by the June 12-14 weekend. 

Parking Enforcement: 

Enforcement runs from May 1- October 31. 

Total Citation Count: 52 

Total Read Count: 406 (this is the number of vehicles scanned during enforcement visits) 

Staff hours this summer: 

May 23 – Sept 4 5:30 am –9:00 pm 

Security staff:


8:00pm – 2:00am 7 days a week 

“In addition to our specific on our assigned security guard, there is an additional security guard that checks city facilities Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 11:00pm and 7am. The Lynnhaven Boat Ramp is included on the list of facilities that they visit.”

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🔦Spotlight: 🐢Turtles 🐢! Meeting at Brock Thursday, June 4!

OPCL General Membership Meeting this month will be at the CBF Brock Center on Thursday, June 4th 7-8 pm. Join us to hear updates and enjoy refreshments! It’s turtle celebration month! Jill Doczi is a Department of Wildlife permitted wildlife rehabber. She will share some good news about successes with PHP turtles. We have turtle theme door prizes! You can also join us on Zoom.

May 2026 Ocean Park Civic League Member Meeting Download
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2026 Fireworks on Monday , July 6th at 9:15! Donate Today!

If you are new to Ocean Park, you are in for a treat! It’s a spectacular show right here on our beach! This event is funded solely through contributions. The Ocean Park Civic League undertakes the work of making it happen (thank you Jill Doczi! And ALL volunteers) but the civic leagues (Ocean Park and Baylake Pines) can’t fund it with their small budgets. It is funded by those of us who love and enjoy it. No monies collected for fireworks go to the civic leagues- All money collected in the Fireworks Fund is spent on the fireworks shows only. The residents and visitors make this neighborhood event happen for our community as a neighborhood (not city wide) event. Your donations are the key so let’s make this happen!!! Go to opcl.org/aboutopcl/fireworks for more information!

Donate today!!
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⚓️ LBR Report: Memorial Day May 22-25

Friday, May 22 – 25 total launches, car parking did not fill up there was available parking throughout the day. The overflow lot was not used. We did not have to close using the barricades at any time. Light rain and wind. 

Saturday, May 23 – 54 total launches, car parking did not fill up there was available parking throughout the day. The overflow lot was not used. We did not have to close using the barricades at any time. Cool, cloudy and some rain. 

Sunday, May 24 – 84 total launches, car parking did not fill up there was available parking throughout the day. The overflow lot was not used. We did not have to close using the barricades at any time. Small craft advisory in the bay. Weather improved in late afternoon, but visitors stayed away for most part. 

Monday, May 25 (holiday) – 34 total launches, car parking did not fill up there was available parking throughout the day. The overflow lot was not used. We did not have to close using the barricades at any time. Thunderstorms and heavy downpours throughout the day. 

Incidents to report: 

Reviewed camera footage from the weekend and not a lot of traffic due to weather. 

Sunday May 24 – Staff called VBPD for a stranded jet ski and rider just offshore of the boat ramp. Police marine patrol arrived and assisted the jet skier. 

Notes: No new update this week from PW/Traffic Operations regarding the digital Open/Full signs installed on Shore Drive.

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Coastal Storm Risk Management: USACE Recommends Lynnhaven Inlet Surge Barrier

Link to full presentation here

US Army Corp of Engineers has engaged in a long range study of the feasibility of managing the storm risks associated with sea level rise in our area with any actual steps being fairly far in the future. Of the many possible projects under study, the Lynnhaven Surge Barrier has been identified by the USACE as the Early Actionable Element. Much more information to come and wider public engagement has been promised.

Listen to the presentation here.

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Bayfront Advisory Commission Meeting May 21

The Bayfront Advisory Commission May meeting highlights:

  • Presentation on revisions to the Short Term Rental Overlay District (only at the Oceanfront now) which will be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council.
  • The commission voted 10-0 to recommend approval to the Planning Commission and the City Council of Modification of Conditions for Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay to build a previously approved parking garage on the site of the surface parking.
  • The commission voted 8-2 to conditionally recommend approval to the Planning Commission and City Council the Shore Drive Condo Project (Marlin Bay). The conditions include: reduction of building height on Shore Dr. (building is already stepped down to 3 stories adjacent to the townhouses), modification of the vertical design elements to horizontal orientation to align with the Shore Dr. Design Guidelines, inclusion of a pet relief area to mitigate impact on the Pleasure House Point Natural Area, proffer against ‘unwanted uses’ of the commercial space (bars, nightclubs, liquor stores, sale of vape products) and the use of permeable materials whenever possible.
  • Prior to the vote the applicant provided updated proffers which include the pet relief station and excluding unwanted uses of the commercial space. Since the applicant received the feedback only days before the meeting, the other conditions are ‘under consideration’. The Planning Commission will consider the application on June 10.
  • A clarification was provided that the Shore Drive Area Properties LLC or an affiliate will own, lease and manage the commercial space.

Public Works Project Spreadsheet ( new info in red)

BAC Meeting – PW Projects – May 2026 UpdateDownload
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Shore Drive Condo (Marlin Bay) Project

Update: Proposed Condominium Project on Shore Drive

Statement from the Ocean Park Civic League
As the proposed 52-unit McLeskey condominium project on Shore Drive moves through the City of Virginia Beach’s approval process, including Planning Department review, Planning Commission consideration, and a final City Council vote, the Ocean Park Civic League has not reached a clear consensus. Resident sentiment is considerably mixed, and we respect the sincerity in each position.


The project — which also includes a small commercial component and requires a rezoning that would increase allowable density from 4.25 to nearly 24 units per acre — raises several concerns we believe warrant close attention. We also recognize that some residents see potential value in new housing inventory and added investment along the corridor, and we take that perspective seriously as well.

  • Scale, Density, and Height: We’re closely watching how a nearly 62-foot building fits along this section of Shore Drive- Ocean Park. The developers have taken community input into consideration as this plan for the building is stepped down to 34 ft (three stories) adjacent to the townhouses behind it. Beyond those neighbors, we’re also considering how this structure changes the view and feel of Shore Drive and the adjacent Pleasure House Point Natural Area — affecting everyone who lives, walks, or drives through this stretch of the corridor.
  • Neighborhood Character and Alignment: Does this project reflect who Ocean Park is — a historic coastal community with a distinct identity — and does it align with Virginia Beach’s own long-term vision for the Shore Drive Corridor? We think that’s a fair and necessary question.
  • Traffic and Parking: Getting in and out of this site safely on Shore Drive is one concern. We are equally focused on what happens to on-street parking along Marlin Bay Drive. There is a real trade-off: limiting building height can reduce space for ground-level parking beneath the structure, pushing resident and guest vehicles onto already tight neighborhood streets. We want a design that solves the parking problem without worsening the height issue.
  • Stormwater Management: Every new Bayfront development must demonstrate it will not worsen flooding, runoff, or drainage for surrounding properties. This corridor is already vulnerable, and that must be part of the conversation.
  • Protection of Pleasurehouse Point Natural Area: Adding 52 residential units next to this natural preserve will bring more people and pets. Off-leash dogs and inadequate waste disposal already pressure the area’s wildlife habitat, nesting grounds, and trails. Many new residents living steps away could accelerate damage to a resource the whole community treasures.

We encourage all residents — whether supportive or skeptical — to stay engaged and make their voice heard.
The project is expected to come before the Virginia Beach Planning Commission on June 10, where it will receive a formal recommendation before advancing to City Council for the final decision, likely later this summer. There are two straightforward ways to make your voice heard now:

Everyone who would like to express concerns or support of the project is encouraged to write a letter to the Planning Commission (PlanningCommissioners@vbgov.com) and/ or speak at the June 10  meeting (details below). Another opportunity will come when the project is considered by the City Council. Your input is welcome and important.

Your input matters at this stage. The OPCL will continue to share updates as the process moves forward.

Shore Drive Condo Project ( Marlin Bay)

Shore Dr Condos – Bayfront Advisory Commission – 2026-02-19Download
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