Parks After Dark: Strengthening Community Through Family Fun

Looking for free, family fun this summer while strengthening community connections? Enjoy summer nights filled with sports and recreational activities, movies, live music, food, community and more at Parks After Dark. The popular event series from Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation returns for its fourth year starting June 11. 

From 6-10 p.m. on most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 22, attendees can spend time outdoors after the sun goes down, partaking in free entertainment and activities, while having a good time and getting to know their neighbors and community.

Even More Fun

This year’s three locations are Williams Farm Park, Rosemont Elementary School and Level Green Park. Parks After Dark programs at Williams Farm and Level Green parks kick off June 11, and Rosemont Elementary School starts on June 13.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 6-10 p.m. 

• June 11 – Aug. 22 
  • Level Green Park, 1101 Craftsman Drive
  • Williams Farm Park, 5269 Learning Circle 
• June 13 – Aug. 8 
  • Rosemont Elementary School, 1257 Rosemont Road 

Each location features plenty of activities, with a cool theme and movie each week. Be sure to check online for the schedule. 

A recreation center membership is not required to take part in Parks After Dark. Visitors will check-in at the Guest Services tent to receive a hand stamp and food voucher ticket (while supplies last).

Building Community 

The biggest goal for Parks After Dark is to build community, specifically for youth and teens. The program first launched in 2023 to establish a safe space for fun, family-friendly activities during evening hours when fewer activities are available for youth and teens.

The program brings together a wide range of community groups and resources for attendees, including the Mayor's Youth Violence Prevention Task Force, local neighborhoods and civic leagues, City departments including Virginia Beach Public Library, Police, Cultural Affairs, Human Services, and Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

With the three locations, Parks After Dark will continue to help bring more youth, police and community members together in the spirit of fun and fellowship. 

For more details about the program, visit VirginiaBeach.gov/ParksAfterDark. 

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