During the high season in Virginia Beach, Parks and Recreation staff share weekly updates regarding weekend activity at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp (LBR):
“August 22-24 was very slow because of the marine forecast and higher than normal tides due to the passing of Hurricane Erin. We had a total of 341 launches over the 3 days.
“Friday, August 22 – 53 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.”
“Saturday, August 23 – 155 total launches, car parking filled around 12:00pm and was steady of the day. The overflow was used for 12 trailers. Barricade operations were not needed. “
“Sunday, August 24 – 128 total launches, car parking did not fill up there was available parking throughout the day. The overflow was used for 8 oversized vehicles. Barricade operations were not needed.”
Incidents to report:
- Review of video data from Friday until Monday morning showed normal facility use after staff hours. Police real time crime center was seen monitoring the cameras during the overnight. Security continues to do a great job of keeping cars out of the trailer lot and checking the front lots as requested. Video footage from Saturday night around 10:30-10:45pm showed a group of motorcycles come into the facility. The RTCC monitored the group and security as well as a police vehicle were present. The group left within an hour with no issues.
- Staff received several complaints from people coming to the window because they received parking tickets. Staff explained the metered parking and how enforcement works.
Additional information:
- Staff repaired damaged pier boards resulting from higher-than-average tides due to hurricane Erin
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