Red Wing Park to Close Beginning Oct. 3 for Roadway Improvement Project

Red Wing Park is closing beginning Oct. 3 through early 2025 for a roadway improvement project.  

The park, located at 1398 General Booth Boulevard, will close to allow for necessary roadway improvements including widening of the entry way to the park as well as repaving the parking lots and park lanes throughout the park. These improvements are essential for enhancing traffic flow and safety. 

“We understand the impact this may have on the community, and we appreciate the community’s patience and understanding,” said Michael Kirschman, director of the Virginia Beach Department of Parks and Recreation. “We look forward to opening Red Wing Park with enhanced accessibility in time for the 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival.”  

During this closure, all park entryways and facilities, including playgrounds, tennis courts, walking paths, and athletic fields, will be closed and unavailable to the public. The Red Wing dog park will also be closed during renovations. Dog owners are encouraged to visit the Marshview Dog Park located at 136 Marshview Drive. 

Alternative recreational spaces are available at many parks throughout the city. Download the VB Park Finder app to search for parks and facilities by name, location and specific features such as playgrounds, ball fields, kayak launches and more. At home or on the go, you can find the nearest park, get driving directions, view hours and see available amenities. 

For ongoing updates and information about the project, please visit VirginiaBeach.gov/RedWingPark or follow Parks & Recreation on Facebook at Facebook.com/VBParksRec.  

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation 

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation strives to promote healthy lifestyles and protect the City's coastal environment, as well as to ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social and economic circumstances – can access Parks & Recreation programs. The department's vision is to be the national leader in providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is the 2023 National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management in the Class I category by the American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is accredited by CAPRA, the certifying agency of the National Recreation and Park Association.