Pleasure House Point Rules: No Off Leash Dogs or Motorized Vehicles (bikes)!
Turtles are active! They are coming out of brumating in the mud (like hibernation). Dogs can harm the turtles. That is one reason it’s especially important at this time of year that folks follow the rules and keep their dogs on leash at Pleasure House Point. We love our beautiful Pleasure House Point Natural Area.…
It’s Here! What is Piling Day in Ocean Park?
Piling Day might be called the unofficial start of summer in Ocean Park usually in the beginning of May when the sun first sets over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge pilings and the season of beautiful sunsets over the bay waters begins. Folks gather in the evenings to see the beauty unfold. These stunning photographs are…
VB Wave Trolleys Running Now from Pleasure House to the Oceanfront!
There are several trolley routes in Virginia Beach. Route 35 serves the Bayfront. It runs between Shore Drive/ Pleasure House Road and Parks Avenue and 19th Street at the Ocean front. It operates daily from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Fares are $2 one way or $4.50 for an all-day pass. Children under 17 ride…
Shore Drive Condo (Marlin Bay) Project: Questions and Answers at OPCL Meeting
At the Thursday May 7 meeting, we welcomed Carrie Bookholt, Deputy Director of Planning and Marchelle Coleman, Planning Evaluation Coordinator and Staff Planner for the Marlin Bay Project from the City of Virginia Beach Planning Department. They gave an overview of the Development Process and the Discretionary Approval Process. (see slides below) and answered questions about the Marlin…
⚓️ Lynnhaven Boat Ramp Report April 24-26
Overview: During the high season in Virginia Beach, Parks and Recreation staff share weekly updates regarding weekend activity at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp (LBR). Reports from the Department of Parks and Recreation about the activity levels and events at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp are provided so that the community is aware of the numbers and what the…
USACE Recommends Early Actionable Element: Lynnhaven Inlet Surge Barrier
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…
🌷Spring Fling 🧺Picnic
Saturday brought a glorious afternoon for the Ocean Park Civic League Spring Picnic! Thank you to our volunteers for planning and staffing the event! Thank you to Taste Bayville for wonderful food and service! We had great music this year from neighborhood musicians! Thank you to Kate Beba and Sami Gardner! And thank you to…
Three Days until the Ocean Park Civic League Membership 🌷Spring Fling Picnic 🧺 is April 25th at 🐄 TASTE 😋!
Our menu for the picnic: sandwich/wrap platter, potato salad, fruit salad, mac and cheese, chips, cookies and dessert bars! We will have peanut butter and jelly triangle sandwiches for the children! Picnic food is compliments of the Ocean Park Civic League. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. You can also sign up for…
⚓️ Lynnhaven Boat Ramp Report April 17-20
Overview: During the high season in Virginia Beach, Parks and Recreation staff share weekly updates regarding weekend activity at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp (LBR). Reports from the Department of Parks and Recreation about the activity levels and events at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp are provided so that the community is aware of the numbers and what the…
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