Hampton Roads celebrates an array of fun and interesting events
throughout the year. See below for hints of things to do.The Virginia Beach
Visitor's Information Center, located near the Pavillion, offers valuable
information, pamphlets, and directions to cultural and recreational areas in the
local and surrounding area. For hours of operation, call (757)
437-4888. The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department is
another source of information. They can be reached at (757)
471-5884.
Virginia Beach has three National Wildlife
refuges. Within the city limits are 51 miles of bike paths, 6
community recreation centers, and 187 district, community and neighborhood City
Parks. Virginia Beach also boasts 210 tennis Courts, 54 public access marinas,
nine public access golf courses, and 15 designated historic sites.Hampton Roads
area Navy MWR facilities cover a huge range of activities. In
addition to the usual services such as gym and bowling facilities, movie
theaters and so on, Hampton Roads Navy facilities offer several 9 and 18 hole
golf courses, a sailing club and riding stables. For information on services
available, reservations for tee times, equipment rentals, ball fields, pool
parties and picnic areas, opening hours of gyms, fitness centers, beaches and
fitness trails contact one of the MWR offices below.
Information on
camping facilities, base recycling programs, and youth programs can also be
found through MWR. For additional phone numbers and contact
information, look in the Commonly Referenced Numbers section of this
SITES guide.
See Table of Contents heading: SUPPORT SERVICES for a
listing of MWR facilities and activities on base. See Table of Contents heading:
LOCAL COMMUNITY for events and activities in the community.See Table of Contents
heading: LOCAL COMMUNITY for events calendar, cultural attractions, and
recreational opportunities in the community. See Table of Contents heading:
SUPPORT SERVICES for a listing of MWR facilities and activities on
base. In addition, Hampton Roads is home to many professional and
college sports teams. The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
Department offers a wide variety of recreational and sports activities for
children from pre-school through teen years.See Table of Contents heading: LOCAL
COMMUNITY for Religious Activities in the community. See Table of Contents
heading: SUPPORT SERVICES for religious programs on base. Nearly every religious
denomination is represented in the Hampton Roads area. Check your
local telephone directory in your new neighborhood to find the place of worship
of your choice.See Table of Contents heading LOCAL COMMUNITY for events
Calendar