During the high season in Virginia Beach, Parks and Recreation staff share weekly updates regarding weekend activity at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp (LBR):
For this past holiday weekend August 29 – September 1 the marine forecast was not ideal. Overall operations were very smooth. We had a total of 537 launches over the 4-day holiday weekend.
Friday, August 29 – 163 total launches, car parking did not fill up there was available parking throughout the day. The overflow lot was used for 4 larger trailers. We did not have to close using the barricades at any time.
Saturday, August 30 – 142 total launches, car parking did not fill up there was available parking throughout the day. The overflow was used for 12 trailers. Barricade operations were not needed.
Sunday, August 31 – 142 total launches, car parking was full around 1pm with limited parking until 8pm. The overflow was used for 13 oversized vehicles. Barricade operations were not needed.
Monday, September 1 (Labor Day) – 90 total launches, car parking did not fill up there was available parking throughout the day. The overflow lot was used for 4 larger trailers. We did not have to close using the barricades at any time.
Incidents to report:
- No issues to report this weekend. Operations went very smooth.
- 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. Onsite GardaWorld Security continues to move around the entire facility as requested. The citywide roving security vehicle was seen each night moving through the facility after 2am to provide additional presence at the facility. 3rdPrecinct officers were seen throughout the evenings and into the early mornings making rounds through the facility as well.
Ocean Park Civic League 
Leave a comment