The civic league is aware of several construction sites within our neighborhood and especially along Marlin Bay Drive. These changes bring an influx of vehicles into our (often narrow) streets. Coupled with the height of summer visitors to the beach and boat ramp, we are in close contact with our city representatives to push for compliance to existing safety requirements.

Concerning construction trucks traveling through the neighborhood very recently, there was correspondence between Councilman Schulman and Public Works Director LJ Hansen. Director Hansen explains:
“The contractor has a flagman at the entrance who directs the trucks down Marlin Bay. Our understanding is that there have been a handful of trucks (due to the truck drivers’ failure to follow instruction) that have deviated. They are being corrected when they return. I apologize for the inconvenience but given the large number of trucks, this very low number is quite remarkable.”

While this does bring congestion, we urge our neighbors be mindful of practicing safe street practices and report specific concerns or violations.

How do you report a problem? You can call 311. Here is an online portal for more info:

Also there is an email devoted to the Pleasure House Point Wetlands Project.

On the COVB page you can use the CHAT feature also.

Or you can download the app:

This two-story mural celebrates the Virginia Beach Bayfront community and pays tribute to the long-serving Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. The mural is FULLY FUNDED & COMPLETED! Princess Anne High School students teamed up with the Ocean Park Rescue Squad to create a vibrant community art mural. Thank you to OPVRS, the many donors, to the students who organized the project, and to the artists Tessa Hall Duquette, Katie Nesbitt! Meet the student team below!

At the community meeting on July 17, Councilman Schulman, Parks and Rec Department Director Kirschman and 3rd Precinct Captain Gordon presented the background for the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp, the Additional Safety measures that have already been taken and the Safety Enhancements that are coming in the near future.

Newest Safety Enhancements:
1. 3 solar-powered wireless boat ramp signs on Shore Drive (funded, ordered and awaiting delivery for install). These will alert boaters and visitors that the parking lot is full and closed before they turn into the neighborhood.

2. FLOCK camera (LPR-License Plate Reader) will be installed on the entry road so that all license plates will be recorded. (Ordered, install when received).
3. On-site armed security-PILOT program. DCIS armed security will patrol the property from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am, seven days a week until October 31. They are tasked with providing a presence in cooperation with the police to address security concerns in the evening/ night.

A number of residents expressed appreciation for the additional safety measures. Concerns were raised about some illegal charter boat businesses operating out of the boat ramp. One charter boat owner commented that there are businesses like his who are operating legally and who are observant of the rules. Concerns about safety were also raised due to the amount of traffic that is routed through the narrow neighborhood streets.

Thanks to those who joined us through the deluge! We heard the Treasurer’s report and Jill reported on Fireworks. President Danny Murphy clarified the various McLeskey projects that are planned in Ocean Park noting that on July 3 a Subdivision Construction Plan was submitted to the city for the 14 lots behind Chesterfield. Danny noted that this is a by right project but that it must meet all current development stormwater standards. More to come. Here are the meeting slides:

Just a reminder that driving a vehicle of any kind on the beach is prohibited by code. Handicapped placards are not transferrable to a golf cart. There is a special process to receive permission to operated a motor vehicle for a handicapped person.

Some reminders about “golf carts” in our community. Although some communities in the area are designated golf cart communities, Ocean Park is not a designated or approved golf cart community. Because of this, to drive lawfully on the streets of Ocean Park golf carts must be street-legal electric vehicles as defined by state and city law. This means they must meet all the vehicular requirements, be titled, registered with low-speed license plates from DMV and covered by minimum insurance requirements. They may only be operated by drivers with a valid license or learner’s permit and the driver must follow all the same rules of the road as a normal vehicle. (Virginia Beach Codes of Ordinance: Sec. 7: 65-68 ).

A word of caution: Ocean Park is not an approved golf cart community so only DMV licensed golf carts driven by licensed drivers are legal: use your own judgement about participating if you are not street legal. Ocean Park is not a designated golf cart community