Parks and Playgrounds
Portsmouth City Park is open year round from dawn to dusk. The Park
offers a 3-pier boat ramp, sailboat launch area, and small watercraft
beach, ‘The Links’, a 9-hole golf learning center with lighted driving
range and natural putting course (757-465-1500), state of the art
playgrounds, lighted tennis courts, Friendship Gardens, shelters with
picnic tables and grills and a priceless waterfront view.
Reservations (Shelters, Amphitheater,
Meeting Room & Wedding Packages)
Shelters are available in 3 sizes. Amenities vary according to
shelter size. Reservations are confirmed when contracts are
signed and fees paid. Contracts and payment may be made in
person at Portsmouth City Hall. Weekday rates are slightly
lower, and non-resident rates slightly higher. Shelter
reservations are accepted for March until the end of
October. Other times of the year, ALL shelters are 1st come, 1st
serve. Reservations for the season will be accepted
beginning the first week in January.
|
Weekend & Holiday Rates |
Singles
(20-30 people) |
Twin
(40-60 people) |
Triple
(100 – 250) |
|
Dawn to Dusk |
$50 |
$120 |
$225 |
|
Dawn to 3:00 pm |
$30 |
$65 |
$125 |
|
3:30 pm to Dusk |
$30 |
$65 |
$125 |
For more information on shelter reservation
and wedding packages, please call 393-8481.
Equipment rentals are available and park attendants are
scheduled daily.
7 single tables along the
Elizabeth River are available everyday on a 1st come, 1st serve
basis.
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Pokey Smokey II
All aboard Pokey Smokey II!
Pokey Smokey II has closed for the winter and re-open in April 2012:
· April 7 – June 10 Saturdays and Sundays 11 am to 5 pm
· Memorial Day ( May 28 ) 11 am to 5 pm
· June 18 – September 3 Tuesdays through Sundays 10 am to 7 pm
Closed Mondays except Holidays
· Labor Day (September 3 ) 10 am to 7 pm
· September 4 – October 28 Saturdays and Sundays 11 am to 5 pm |
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Playgrounds have been installed in Parkview,
Neighborhood Facility, Churchland Park near the
Middle School, Port Norfolk Fountain Park, Cavalier Manor
Recreation Center, J.E. Parker
Recreation Center and Highland Biltmore Ball field. Please
enjoy!
Neighborhood Beautification Program
The Portsmouth Neighborhood Beautification Program creates a
partnership between participating neighborhoods and the City. It
serves to benefit both the City and the neighborhood by
providing a means for neighborhood entrances and green spaces to
be maintained attractively, in an efficient, cost effective
manner.
The program is based upon a formal contractual agreement between
the City and neighborhood groups. The objectives of the program
are to improve the appearance of public neighborhood green space
and create neighborhood stewardship of the area, while fostering
a sense of unity between the City and the neighborhood.
To learn more about this program, contact the Parks
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PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS
and ATHLETIC AREAS
JEFFERSON STREET AND EIGHTH STREET
Playground Equipment, outdoor court
CAVALIER MANOR RECREATION CENTER
404 Viking Street Outdoor Basketball, Football, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Playground Equipment, and Walking Path
CHARLES PEETE
2400 Elliott Avenue near Deep Creek Blvd. Baseball
CHURCHLAND ELEMENTARY
5601 Michael Lane Outdoor Basketball, Football, and Baseball
CHURCHLAND PARK
Rivershore Road and 4200 Cedar Lane Outdoor Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, and Playground Equipment
CITY PARK
Regional Park including Golf Course and Gardens, 7 CPL. J.L. Williams Avenue Tennis, Picnic Shelters, Playground Equipment and Boat Ramps
COTTAGE PLACE
1919 County Street Outdoor Basketball
CRADOCK MIDDLE
21 Alden Avenue Softball
CRADOCK RECREATION CENTER
4300 George Washington Hwy Football, Baseball, and Playground Equipment
EBONY HEIGHTS
Tyre Neck Road and Fawkes Street Outdoor Basketball, Picnic Shelter, and Playground Equipment
FOUNTAIN PARK
601 Broad Street at Woodrow Street Baseball and Playground Equipment
GEORGE WASHINGTON PARK
411 George Washington Hwy at Parkside Place Skate Park
HODGES MANOR Elementary
1201 Cherokee Road Soccer
HIGHLAND BILTMORE FIELD
2700 Elliott Avenue near Deep Creek Blvd. Softball, Playground Equipment
HIGHLAND & LANSING PLAYGROUND
1535 Highland Avenue at Lansing Avenue Outdoor Basketball and Playground Equipment
HUNT MAPP ATHLETIC FIELDS
3701 Willett Drive Softball and Baseball
J.F. KENNEDY CENTER
12 Grand Street Outdoor Basketball and Softball
J.E. PARKER RECREATION CENTER
2430 Turnpike Road Baseball, Playground Equipment
JOHN TYLER FIELDS
3649 Hartford Street Soccer
MAPLEWOOD PARK
3235 Portsmouth Blvd. at Truxton Avenue Outdoor Basketball
MT. HERMON PARK
901 Florida Avenue Outdoor Basketball and Playground Equipment
NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY
900 Elm Avenue Playground Equipment
SKATE PARK AT GEORGE WASHINGTON PARK,
4117 George Washington Hwy, ramps and elements for skateboarders and bikes (no pegs)
SIMONSDALE ATHLETIC AREA
132 Byers Avenue Softball, and Baseball
SCOTTS CREEK PARK
Northside at Constitution Ave Walking Paths, Sensory Garden, Creek Over Look
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