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S P O R T S F A C I L I T I E S G U I D E
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FUN FAST FACTS V IRGINIA convention & visitors bureau EVENTS HOTELS January • ICW Speckled Trout Shoot Out April • Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon • Paddle for the Border • Norfolk International Azalea Festival May • Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Birding Festival • Chesapeake Jubilee • Virginia International Tattoo June • American Indian Festival • Norfolk Harborfest • Shakespeare in the Grove July • 4th of July Celebration August • Chesapeake Criterium September • Symphony Under The Stars with Virginia Symphony Orchestra • Neptune Festival & Boardwalk Weekend • Corn Maze at Bergey’s Breadbasket October • Ghost Train at Northwest River Park • U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships • Bark in the Park • Chesapeake Wine Festival November • Indian River Christmas Craft Show December • Chesapeake Christmas Parade • Battle of Great Bridge Festival 4,000+ affordable rooms with brand names you know and trust. Whether you want comfort and value at a low price or a luxurious suite, our accommodations meet an extensive range of group sizes, needs and expectations. For pre-game workouts, many hotels offer state-of-the-art fitness centers! Northwest River Park & Campgrounds Natural recreation at its finest! Northwest River Park is part of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. Amenities include picnic shelters, play areas, horseshoes, a miniature golf course and an equestrian area. Rental bikes, boats, canoes and kayaks are available. ATTRACTIONS Ocean Breeze Waterpark Excitement with a splash! Offers 16 waterslides, a 1 million gallon Runaway Bay wave pool, the Buccaneer Bay Water. Playground and other wet-n-wild rides for the perfect quick, cool thrill. SHOPPING master spot color logotype Greenbrier Mall Anchored with Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears, JCPenney and specialty stores offering jewelry, home furnishings and accessories, and men’s and ladies’ apparel. Grab a treat at the food court. Chesapeake Square Mall With six major department stores, Burlington Coat Factory, JCPenney, Sears, Macy’s and Target, you’re sure to find a healthy dose of retail therapy. Towne Place at Greenbrier Chesapeake’s newest upscale shopping and dining destination. Features chic eateries, upscale retail shops and boutiques, accessible pedestrian walkways and a large outdoor entertainment plaza. Chesapeake Arboretum 48-acre natural classroom with an 18th-century farmhouse offers horticultural classes for green-thumb aspirers. Chesapeake Planetarium Located in the City Municipal Center, this celestial spot offers free themed public programs and telescope observations. Busch Gardens With thrilling rides and shows, a variety of foods and shops, and an all-new children’s area, Busch Gardens is your ticket to world-class adventure. Virginia Air & Space Center Take flight to the Virginia Air & Space Center! Let your imagination soar as you launch a rocket or pilot a space shuttle. Interactive aviation exhibits feature 100 years of flight, more than 30 historic aircrafts, a hands-on space gallery, unique space flight artifacts and more! The Children’s Museum of Virginia So much to see, so much to do. The Children’s Museum of Virginia is a feast for young eyes, ears, minds and imaginations. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Visit all 700,000 gallons of the best aquariums and live animal habitats in the country! Get your feet wet with the Center’s hundreds of hands-on exhibits, outdoor aviary, nature trail, marshlands and the 3D IMAX® Theater! Fun Forest Three acres of the ultimate children’s playground, imagination center and family adventures park within Chesapeake City Park. Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail Home to the Chesapeake Loop, offers the opportunity to see a diverse assortment of wildlife that reflects an array of habitats. Great Bridge Lock Park Location of the Battle of Great Bridge. Experience this historic location while watching boats navigate the locks on the Intracoastal Waterway. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Honors more than 200 Virginia athletes, coaches, administrators, educators and journalists who have made a major impact on the world of sports. Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 112,684 acres of forested wetlands in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Within lays Lake Drummond, the second largest natural lake in Virginia with 3,100 acres of pristine dreamland for pleasure boats, kayaks and canoes. Virginia Zoo As an accredited Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) facility, the Virginia Zoo exhibits more than 400 animals, has beautifully manicured grounds and offers a fun-filled day for all. For more than a century, the Virginia Zoo has demonstrated a commitment to wildlife, conservation and education. Jillians EAT*DRINK*PLAY. Located within Greenbrier Mall, enjoy a 10,000 square foot multi-venue establishment that provides an amazing game arcade, tournament grade billiard tables, a full service restaurant and private rooms available for group functions. NAUTICUS, USS Wisconsin A contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk’s harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world’s largest Navy battleships. NAUTICUS offers engaging, interactive experiences that celebrate our connections with today’s maritime world. Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown The museums and battlefields of America’s Historic Triangle, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, feature hands-on exhibits, engaging reenactments and living history demonstrations. Ride world-class roller coasters at Busch Gardens, the European-themed park with 350 acres of fun rides, children’s attractions, animal shows and live entertainment. sports 860 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 101 Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 502-4898 FAX (757) 502-8016 Toll Free (888) 889-5551 www.visitchesapeake.com www.facebook.com/VisitChesapeake Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau is a division of the City of Chesapeake. convention & visitors bureau 4 color logotype facilities G uide Come to Chesapeake and have a ball! Outdoor Multipurpose Facilities: Meet the team responsible for turning dreams of glory into reality. Chesapeake’s CVB runs Chesapeake City Park daily drills to ensure drama-free tournaments and domination of attention to detail. We’re poised to find the perfect venue for your next athletic event at a moment’s notice. Let our years of training transform an ordinary game into a championship-worthy event! And we’ll even help you cool down by recommending the best accommodations, eateries and post-game activities. No matter what your team needs to succeed, we’ve got you covered. You work hard enough on the field…why not leave the event planning to us? Make your next sporting event victorious and contact Chesapeake Convention & Visitors 900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-312-0243 www.cityofchesapeake.net/citypark Amenities & Details: 89 acres Sand volleyball court 3 basketball courts 7 picnic shelters 12 horseshoe courts (Men and Women’s Tournament/Regulation sizes) Fun Forest playground Skate park Bureau toll-free at 888-889-5551. Northwest River Park & Campgrounds Area High School Facilities Amenities & Details: 763 acres 5 miles of nature trails 5 horseshoe pits Bike rentals 2 cabin rentals 70 campsites Canoes/kayaks/paddle boat rentals 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-421-7151 www.cityofchesapeake.net/nwrp Baseball Softball Fields Lighted Conc. Fields Lighted Football Fields Lighted Tennis Courts Seating Gym Capacity Conc. Outdoor Track Lighted Grassfield High School 2007 Grizzly Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23323 757-558-4749 1 yes yes 2 yes 1 yes 6 lighted 1 2,080 yes separate yes Oscar Smith High School 1994 Tiger Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-548-0696 1 yes yes 1 yes 1 yes 6 lighted 1 3,840 yes in stadium yes Deep Creek High School 2900 Margaret Booker Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23323 757-558-5302 1 yes yes 1 yes 1 practice no 6 lighted 1 1,000 yes in stadium yes Great Bridge High School 301 West Hanbury Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-482-5191 1 Hickory High School 1996 Hawk Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-421-4295 1 yes yes 1 yes 1 Western Branch High School 1968 Bruin Place, Chesapeake, VA 23321 757-638-7900 1 yes yes 2 yes 1 Indian River High School 1969 Braves Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23325 757-578-7000 1 yes yes Dog parks Ranger station Walking/running trails Stage Restrooms Water Electricity Ample parking yes no 2 2 no yes 2 1 rec fields lighted 2 1,000 yes at rec field yes 8 lighted 1 yes 6 lighted 1 1,400 yes in stadium yes yes 8 lighted 1 1,200 yes in stadium yes 6 lighted 1 yes Fishing Horseback riding/equestrian area Outdoor amphitheater/stage Miniature golf 7 picnic shelters Sky Watch schedules Centerville Park 1857 Centerville Turnpike South, Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-382-8375 www.cityofchesapeake.net/parks Amenities & Details: 90-acre multiuse park 11 multipurpose fields, each 80 yards x 120 yards Restrooms Adequate parking Dismal Swamp Canal Trail 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-382-6411 www.cityofchesapeake.net/dsct Adjacent to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Dismal Swamp Canal and Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Amenities & Details: 8.5-mile multipurpose flat asphalt trail Walking, biking, jogging, horseback riding Boat ramp access Ample parking Oak Grove Lake Park 409 Byron Street, Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-421-7151 www.cityofchesapeake.net/parks 1,500 yes in stadium yes Amenities & Details: 65-acre lake 65 acres of hardwood forest and wetlands 1.5-mile circular multiuse fitness trail for walking, jogging and biking 5 ADA accessible fishing/observation platforms Picnic shelters and tables Public grills Ample parking Chesapeake Sports Venues High Schools 1 AMF Bowling Center – Chesapeake Lanes 112 East Medical Parkway 757-436-4444 12 Deep Creek High School 2900 Margaret Booker Drive 757-558-5302 2 AMF Bowling Center – Western Branch Lanes 3101 Lynnhurst Boulevard 757-686-2695 14 Grassfield High School 2007 Grizzly Trail 757-558-4749 3 Battlefield Golf Club at Centerville 1001 South Centerville Turnpike 757-482-3361 15 Great Bridge High School 301 West Hanbury Road 757-482-5191 4 Bells Mill Park 424 Albemarle Drive 757-382-6411 20 Hickory High School 1996 Hawk Boulevard 757-421-4295 5 Cahoon Plantation 1501 Cahoon Parkway 757-436-2775 21 Indian River High School 1969 Braves Trail 757-578-7000 6 Centerville Park 1857 Centerville Turnpike South 757-382-8375 24 Oscar Smith High School 1994 Tiger Drive 757-548-0696 7 Charlton-Mott Youth Complex 2849 Eason Road 757-576-3567 27 Western Branch High School 1968 Bruin Place 757-638-7900 8 Chesapeake City Park 900 Greenbrier Parkway 757-312-0243 9 Chesapeake Conference Center 900 Greenbrier Circle 757-382-2500 10 Chesapeake Golf Club 1201 Clubhouse Drive 757-547-1122 11 Chilled Ponds Ice & Turf Sports Complex 1416 Stephanie Way 757-420-4488 13 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail 757-382-6411 16 Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA 633 Battlefield Boulevard South 757-546-9622 17 Greenbrier Family YMCA 1033 Greenbrier Parkway 757-547-9622 18 Greenbrier North YMCA & Racquetball Center 2100 Old Greenbrier Road 757-366-9622 19 Greenbrier Sports Park 1009 Greenbrier Parkway 757-382-8375 22 Northwest River Park & Campgrounds 1733 Indian Creek Road 757-421-7151 23 Oak Grove Lake Park 409 Byron Street 757-421-7151 25 Taylor Bend Family YMCA 4626 Taylor Road 757-638-9622 26 Triple R Ranch 3531 Bunch Walnuts Road 757-421-4177 28 Western Branch Park & Sports Complex 4437 Portsmouth Boulevard 757-382-8375 Successful sporting events in Chesapeake: • AAU National Wrestling Championship • AAU State Gymnastics – Level 8, 9, 10 Championships • Chesapeake Open Horseshoe Tournament • Colonial Athletic Association Annual Wrestling Championship • Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon and Children’s Half-Mile Cub Run • Junior Olympic Games AAU National Karate Championship • Junior Olympic Games AAU National Powerlifting Championship • Junior Olympic Games AAU National Taekwondo Championship Regional Sports Venues • Junior Olympic Games AAU National Wrestling Championship 7 Boo Williams Sportsplex 5 Armistead Point Parkway, Hampton, VA, 23666 757-637-7300 1 City View Park 2073 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464 757-479-0106 • National Senior Games – Archery and Horseshoe 2 Hampton Roads Soccer Complex 2276 Recreation Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456 757-368-4600 • Paddle for the Border Kayak/Canoe Event 3 Princess Anne Athletic Complex 4001 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456 757-385-0478 4 USA National Field Hockey Training Center 2181 Landstown Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456 757-427-2106 5 Virginia Beach Field House 2157 Landstown Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456 757-427-3955 6 Virginia Beach Sportsplex 2181 Landstown Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456 757-427-2900 • Ken Chertow Wrestling Camp • U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships • Virginia High School League District and Regional Cross Country Meet • Virginia High School League Regional and State Wrestling Tournament Lake Drummond • Virginia USA Gymnastics Level 9 & 10 Regionals Bells Mill Park AMF Bowling center – Western Branch Lanes 424 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-382-6411 www.cityofchesapeake.net/parks Amenities & Details: 88 acres with a footpath through natural area 2.5-mile circular running trail Elevated scenic overlook of Southern Branch of Elizabeth River 3101 Lynnhurst Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23321 757-686-2695 www.amf.com/westernbranchlanes/centerHomepage.htm Amenities & Details: 40 lanes Automatic scoring system Bumper bowling ramps for children Xtreme Bowling-Friday and Saturday nights Lounge with 20 tables and big-screen TV Wildlife viewing Cross Country and BMX tracks Ample parking Western Branch Park & Sports Complex 4437 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23321 757-382-8375 Softball, Football, Soccer and Tennis Amenities & Details: 35-acre park 5 multipurpose lighted fields for softball, football and soccer Fencing: 5 @ 325 ft. Basketball court Nature trails 6 lighted tennis courts 420 parking spaces Seating: 80 per field Playground Dog park Restrooms 1009 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-382-8375 Tennis and Softball Tennis 8 lighted courts Ample parking Softball 2 lighted fields 80 seats per field Ample parking Field Dimensions Field 1: 300 ft. Field 2: 300 ft. Field Dimensions: Field 1-3: T-ball only Field 4: 180 ft. Field 5: 180 ft. Field 6: 200 ft. Field 7: 180 ft. Field 8: 200 ft. Field 9: 200 ft. Field 10: 200 ft. Field 11: 300 ft. Field 12: 300 ft. Indoor Single Purpose Facilities: Chilled Ponds Ice & turf Sports Complex 1416 Stephanie Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-420-4488 www.chilledponds.com Amenities & Details: 90,000 square foot, dual rink sports complex 1 ice rink (NHL Regulation Size) 1 oversize (200’x100’) indoor Sportexe Turf Field Bleacher seating Café Conference room Locker rooms Pro shop Restrooms Skate rentals and lessons Snack bar Party rooms Ample parking AMF Bowling center– Chesapeake Lanes 112 East Medical Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-436-4444 www.amf.com/chesapeakelanes/centerHomepage.htm Amenities & Details: 40 billiard tables 40 lanes Automatic scoring system with 42” 15 table concourse with flexible set-up plasma screen monitors Chesapeake Conference Center Amenities & Details: 23,000 square feet 421 parking spaces (50 more for overflow) 9 meeting/banquet rooms Banquet and creative menu services State-of-the-art audio/visual and lighting systems 600 hotel rooms in walking distance Golf Facilities: 1501 Cahoon Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-436-2775 www.cahoonplantation.com 2849 Eason Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-576-3567 Southern Chesapeake Athletic Association Baseball and Fast Pitch Softball Picnic shelters Concessions Ample parking Indoor Multipurpose Facility: Cahoon Plantation Charlton-Mott Youth Complex Amenities & Details: 100-acre park 12 fields, 4 with lighting Ample seating Restrooms Full service bar Meeting room Full service café Ample parking 900 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-382-2500 www.chesapeakeconference.com Greenbrier Sports Park Amenities & Details: 12 acres including softball fields Playground Concession space Picnic shelter 70-table concourse Darts 18-hole indoor miniature golf course 6 billiard tables Arcade games Amenities & Details: Clubhouse Driving range Practice putting green Restaurant Handicap services Golf shop Restrooms Course information Ample parking Course: Par 72 18 championship holes Rating 75.1 Slope 139 7,141 yards Bent-grass course Chesapeake Golf Club 1201 Clubhouse Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-547-1122 www.golfhamptonroads.net Amenities & Details: Clubhouse Chipping green Membership available Pool/patio area (summer) Putting greens Snack bar Ample parking Course: Par 71 18 holes Rating 69.1 Slope 122 6,159 yards Battlefield Golf Club at centerville 1001 S. Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-482-3361 www.playthebattlefield.com Full service bar Full service snack bar Pro shop Arcade games Ample parking Amenities & Details: Driving range Practice putting green Chipping green Limited food service PGA professional on-site Lessons Ample parking Course: Par 70 18 holes Rating 70.8 Slope 128 6,192 yards Links-style course FUN FAST FACTS EVENTS HOTELS January • ICW Speckled Trout Shoot Out April • Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon • Paddle for the Border • Norfolk International Azalea Festival May • Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Birding Festival • Chesapeake Jubilee • Virginia International Tattoo June • American Indian Festival • Norfolk Harborfest • Shakespeare in the Grove July • 4th of July Celebration August • Chesapeake Criterium September • Symphony Under The Stars with Virginia Symphony Orchestra • Neptune Festival & Boardwalk Weekend • Corn Maze at Bergey’s Breadbasket October • Ghost Train at Northwest River Park • U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships • Bark in the Park • Chesapeake Wine Festival November • Indian River Christmas Craft Show December • Chesapeake Christmas Parade • Battle of Great Bridge Festival 4,000+ affordable rooms with brand names you know and trust. Whether you want comfort and value at a low price or a luxurious suite, our accommodations meet an extensive range of group sizes, needs and expectations. For pre-game workouts, many hotels offer state-of-the-art fitness centers! Northwest River Park & Campgrounds Natural recreation at its finest! Northwest River Park is part of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. Amenities include picnic shelters, play areas, horseshoes, a miniature golf course and an equestrian area. Rental bikes, boats, canoes and kayaks are available. ATTRACTIONS Ocean Breeze Waterpark Excitement with a splash! Offers 16 waterslides, a 1 million gallon Runaway Bay wave pool, the Buccaneer Bay Water. Playground and other wet-n-wild rides for the perfect quick, cool thrill. SHOPPING Greenbrier Mall Anchored with Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears, JCPenney and specialty stores offering jewelry, home furnishings and accessories, and men’s and ladies’ apparel. Grab a treat at the food court. Chesapeake Square Mall With six major department stores, Burlington Coat Factory, JCPenney, Sears, Macy’s and Target, you’re sure to find a healthy dose of retail therapy. Towne Place at Greenbrier Chesapeake’s newest upscale shopping and dining destination. Features chic eateries, upscale retail shops and boutiques, accessible pedestrian walkways and a large outdoor entertainment plaza. Chesapeake Arboretum 48-acre natural classroom with an 18th-century farmhouse offers horticultural classes for green-thumb aspirers. Chesapeake Planetarium Located in the City Municipal Center, this celestial spot offers free themed public programs and telescope observations. Busch Gardens With thrilling rides and shows, a variety of foods and shops, and an all-new children’s area, Busch Gardens is your ticket to world-class adventure. Virginia Air & Space Center Take flight to the Virginia Air & Space Center! Let your imagination soar as you launch a rocket or pilot a space shuttle. Interactive aviation exhibits feature 100 years of flight, more than 30 historic aircrafts, a hands-on space gallery, unique space flight artifacts and more! The Children’s Museum of Virginia So much to see, so much to do. The Children’s Museum of Virginia is a feast for young eyes, ears, minds and imaginations. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Visit all 700,000 gallons of the best aquariums and live animal habitats in the country! Get your feet wet with the Center’s hundreds of hands-on exhibits, outdoor aviary, nature trail, marshlands and the 3D IMAX® Theater! Fun Forest Three acres of the ultimate children’s playground, imagination center and family adventures park within Chesapeake City Park. Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail Home to the Chesapeake Loop, offers the opportunity to see a diverse assortment of wildlife that reflects an array of habitats. Great Bridge Lock Park Location of the Battle of Great Bridge. Experience this historic location while watching boats navigate the locks on the Intracoastal Waterway. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Honors more than 200 Virginia athletes, coaches, administrators, educators and journalists who have made a major impact on the world of sports. Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 112,684 acres of forested wetlands in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Within lays Lake Drummond, the second largest natural lake in Virginia with 3,100 acres of pristine dreamland for pleasure boats, kayaks and canoes. Virginia Zoo As an accredited Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) facility, the Virginia Zoo exhibits more than 400 animals, has beautifully manicured grounds and offers a fun-filled day for all. For more than a century, the Virginia Zoo has demonstrated a commitment to wildlife, conservation and education. Jillians EAT*DRINK*PLAY. Located within Greenbrier Mall, enjoy a 10,000 square foot multi-venue establishment that provides an amazing game arcade, tournament grade billiard tables, a full service restaurant and private rooms available for group functions. NAUTICUS, USS Wisconsin A contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk’s harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world’s largest Navy battleships. NAUTICUS offers engaging, interactive experiences that celebrate our connections with today’s maritime world. Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown The museums and battlefields of America’s Historic Triangle, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, feature hands-on exhibits, engaging reenactments and living history demonstrations. Ride world-class roller coasters at Busch Gardens, the European-themed park with 350 acres of fun rides, children’s attractions, animal shows and live entertainment. 860 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 101 Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 502-4898 FAX (757) 502-8016 Toll Free (888) 889-5551 www.visitchesapeake.com www.facebook.com/VisitChesapeake Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau is a division of the City of Chesapeake. convention & visitors bureau 4 color logotype
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